Job title: Graduate Teaching Assistant in School of Arts
Department:School of Arts
Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract
Grade: 6
Salary: Contact hours are paid at a multiplier of 2.5 basic hours for group teaching to include preparation time spent in the classroom delivering teaching, class preparation; course administration; marking ('the multiplier') totalling £56.96/ £67.49 (basic hourly rate starts from £22.78 per hour, inclusive of London Allowance)
Location: Bloomsbury, London
Hours: Hourly paid dependent on hours worked
SOAS University of London is the leading Higher Education institution in Europe specialising in the study of Asia, Africa and the Near and Middle East. SOAS University of London is positioned to play a leadingrole in reimagining higher education globally, with a new strategic plan in place as the basis for the renewal and revitalisation of the School which commits SOAS to both student responsiveness and research intensity. SOAS is moving towards a new model of international partnerships which is responsive to the transnational character of our global challenges.
About the Department:
The School of Arts is a world-leading centre for study and research involving visual and material arts, music and sound studies, curating, media industries and digital cultures of Asia, Africa and the Middle East, and their global diasporas.
With our degree programmes across the creative arts at the core, we are one of only a few global centres specialising in the historical and contemporary arts of Asia, the Middle East and Africa.
About the Role:
We invite applications for Graduate Teaching Assistant (GTA) positions for the upcoming academic year. We are looking for a passionate and engaged individuals to support our teaching and learning activities, contribute to a dynamic intellectual environment, and work alongside a vibrant interdisciplinary team.
The GTAs will support teaching across a range of SoA modules, assist with marking and feedback as required, and contribute to the overall learning experience of students. This is an excellent opportunity for someone pursuing research in related fields to contribute to the pedagogical practice of a world leading centre for study of the arts.
We are looking for applicants who:
* Are committed to inclusive, engaging and supportive approaches to teaching and learning.
* With relevant expertise to support teaching of the disciplines incorporated within SOAS’ School of Arts.
* Thrive in a collaborative environment.
* Are seeking to deepen and develop their pedagogical expertise and practice.
You can find further information on the key criteria for the role in the Job Description and Person Specification, along with a full list of duties and responsibilities, which can be found on the SOAS website.
Prospective GTA posts include the following modules:
* Art Theory and Practice in East Asia (MA)
* Theory and Method in History of Art (MA)
* Ethnography in Music and Sound (MA)
* Curating Cultures (BA)
* Curating Global Arts (BA)
The above list of GTA posts remains subject to confirmation of funding. Successful candidates at interview will be added to a pool of prospective School of Arts GTAs. Firm offers of employment are expected to be made from mid-late September.
How to Apply:
Please complete the online application form, identifying the module(s) you are interested in supportingand upload your CV and a supporting statement detailing both your specialist expertise and your approach to teaching and learning.
Closing date: 31 August 2025
Interviews to be held: Early September
Further information
If you have any questions or require any assistance with regard to the application process, please contact HR Contact Form | SOAS
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We are not able to offer sponsorship for candidates who do not currently possess the right to work in the UK.
We would particularly welcome applications from candidates from working class, first generation Higher Education, the Global South, Black, Asian or other minority ethnic and underrepresented groups. For this role we actively encourage applications from women who are underrepresented in these roles. All appointment decisions will be made on merit, following a fair and competitive process.
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