Hourly Student Assistant positions for ARCH 200/Arch 201


Hourly Student Assistant positions for ARCH 200 Autumn 2024 and ARCH 201 Winter 2025

The Department of Architecture seeks four or more seniors or graduate students for the position of ‘Hourly Student Assistant’ for the introductory course sequence ARCH 200 and ARCH 201 Architectural Design and Representation I & II. Both courses are prerequisites for the BA in Architectural Design major and ARCH 200 is required for the Architectural Studies major. Hourly Student Assistants will support the instructional faculty in studio sessions that will be conducted twice weekly and in-person during the fall and winter quarters. Refer to the UW Time Schedule for the specific class meeting times; note that none of the sections of this course conflict with studio hours.

ARCH 200 takes place in autumn quarter and will focus on fundamental design and representation concepts, creative exploration, and essential drawing types and representation strategies for architectural analysis and design. The course will promote flexibility in working across media.

ARCH 201 takes place in the winter quarter and will promote design thinking through a series of design projects and workflows using hand drawing, physical models, and digital media including Rhino, Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign. Layout and portfolio design are also part of the ARCH 201 course syllabus.

Hourly Student Assistant Responsibilities in ARCH 200 and ARCH 201:

  • Assist and support faculty in the studio sections including freehand sketching & digital drawing, desk critiques, demonstrations, and pin-ups. (Twice weekly at 3 hrs/session)
  • Attend the weekly course lecture on Tuesdays, 4:00 – 4:50 pm (ARCH 200 only) and provide support to faculty lecturer (50 min).
  • Attend the weekly 30 min instructors’ meeting
  • Assist with office hours and help sessions outside of studio (1 – 2 hours per week), and grading of student work outside of studio (1 – 3 hours per week)
  • Conduct occasional help sessions outside of studio (1-2 hours twice or more times during the quarter)

This position pays $22.00/hour and typically involves 10 – 12 hours per week, and requires a commitment for the full academic quarter. Work-study eligibility is preferred but not required. 

Please submit your resume via the form link below by September 18, 2024 for the greatest level of consideration.

This is a great opportunity to share your skills, interests, and experience with undergraduate students who are preparing to major in architectural design or other related disciplines!

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Questions? Contact the course instructor: Zahra Rasti at zrasti@uw.edu.

Each member of the department is committed to working to build and sustain and equitable and inclusive work environment where cultural diversity is celebrated and valued. We believe diversity benefits and enriches the development of all of our students, staff, and faculty in our department.

 

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