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What is a graduate teaching associate?

Graduate Teaching Associates (GTAs) are graduate students, often pursuing a master's or doctoral degree, who assist faculty with teaching responsibilities at colleges or universities. Their duties can include leading discussion sections, grading assignments, holding office hours, and sometimes teaching classes independently. GTAs gain valuable teaching experience while supporting the academic mission of their department. These positions often provide a stipend and tuition assistance as part of a graduate program.

What are the typical responsibilities and expectations for a graduate teaching associate during a semester?

Graduate Teaching Associates (GTAs) often balance teaching duties with their own graduate studies. Typical responsibilities include leading discussion sections or labs, grading assignments and exams, holding office hours, and sometimes delivering lectures under the guidance of a faculty member. GTAs are also expected to communicate regularly with students and faculty, and contribute to curriculum development when appropriate. Clear time management and effective communication skills are essential for success in this collaborative, academically rigorous environment.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a graduate teaching associate, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Graduate Teaching Associate, you need a solid academic background in your field, strong organizational skills, and experience or coursework in teaching or pedagogy. Familiarity with learning management systems (such as Canvas or Blackboard) and classroom technology is often required. Excellent communication, adaptability, and the ability to engage and motivate students are standout soft skills for this role. These skills and qualities are essential to effectively support faculty, facilitate student learning, and maintain a productive educational environment.

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Director of Choral Activities and Tenure Line Assistant/Associate/Professor Appointment in the

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.

Salt Lake City, UT • On-site

$90 - $180/hr

Other

Posted 18 days ago

Key responsibilities

  • Conduct the University of Utah Chamber Singers and ACapella Choir.

  • Oversee and administer the School of Music Choral Program, including supervising graduate teaching assistants and conductors.

  • Teach conducting courses and serve as an advisor for graduate conducting students.

Job description

Director of Choral Activities and Tenure Line Assistant/Associate/Professor Appointment in the School of Music

Department: 00078 - School of Music

City: Salt Lake City, UT

Responsibilities:

  • Conduct the University of Utah Chamber Singers and ACapella Choir.
  • Develop and maintain a national/international reputation as a choral conductor.
  • Administrate the School of Music Choral Program, including overseeing graduate teaching assistants and conductors.
  • Teach conducting courses.
  • Serve as advisor for graduate conducting students.
  • Participate in curriculum development efforts in the Conducting Area, including undergraduate- and graduate-level conducting and literature courses.
  • Collaborate with faculty in the choral, music education, voice, and opera areas to oversee and distribute resources in these areas.
  • Actively recruit undergraduate and graduate students to the University of Utah in both on campus and off campus events.
  • Provide leadership and coordination for undergraduate and graduate student recruitment efforts in the choral and voice areas.
  • Build and maintain productive relationships with local and regional school and community chorus directors and singers.
  • Engage with current choral program curricula and ensembles while developing new opportunities for broader choral opportunities in the School of Music.
  • Perform administrative duties and serve on committees as assigned.

Qualifications:

  • An earned doctorate in music is required.
  • Clear potential for a distinguished career as a conductor at national and international levels.
  • Demonstrated achievement as a choral conductor at the university level.
  • Experience performing repertoire that enriches the cultural, artistic, and aesthetic range of performance experiences to which students are exposed.
  • Experience teaching conducting courses at the university level.
  • Demonstrated ability to work closely in collaboration with applied faculty and other conducting colleagues.
  • Experience engaging with secondary school choral students.

Consistent with state and federal law, the University of Utah does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran's status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both.

Veterans' preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.

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