The Department of Media and Cinema Studies is seeking applications for two teaching assistants to staff online sections of MACS 101: Introduction to Media Studies, an advanced composition course, for Spring 2021. The discussion sections are primarily asynchronous, with the option of holding occasional synchronous sessions. Course syllabus and text are provided.
The appointment for MACS 101: Introduction to Media Studies is on a semester basis at a rate of 25% (one section) or 50% appointment (two sections). The position is renewable, contingent upon the TAs teaching performance, department need, and funding availability.
The teaching assistant for MACS 101 will:
- be available to meet with course supervisor as needed
- prepare and teach assigned section(s) per week (all materials are provided)
- hold office hours for students in their assigned sections
- grade all essays and assignments for their assigned sections
The appointment includes a tuition and fee waiver, and a salary that meets university guidelines.
Applicants should send the following material (electronic submission only) to CL Cole, (clcole@illinois.edu), Department Head, Media & Cinema Studies (please include “Application for MACS (101) TA position” as the subject of the email):
- cover letter stating interest and qualifications
- current CV
- names and contact information for two references