PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
The PGTA program
provides unpaid teaching internships in the Master of Fine Arts program to
Academy alumni. Alumni are matched with Academy instructors, and gain valuable
teaching experience at the graduate level. In turn, Academy instructors are
provided with a teaching assistant who strengthens the tutorial component of
the curriculum.
POSITION DESCRIPTION
The PGTA’s core responsibility is to assist the primary instructor
through the reinforcement of material covered during studio sessions. This may
require attendance at 2 classes per week—one with the instructor in addition to
the studio session run by the PGTA. The PGTA is also responsible for conducting
research, contributing to critiques, and additional services as defined by the
instructor. (The PGTA Program is not a Class Assistant/Monitor - this
position is for enrolled students, who oversee the management of the model,
attendance, and classroom setup/breakdown.) Experience in a particular
discipline, etc. will determine selection.
WHY YOU SHOULD APPLY
Participation in the PGTA program affords alumni firsthand insight into
the teaching methods of seasoned veterans of the Academy and the opportunity to
teach uninstructed sessions. This credential alone vastly improves the
likelihood of securing a teaching position in the future. – Peter Drake,
Dean of Academic Affairs
Being a Teaching Assistant gave me very valuable experiences
about being on the other side of the lecture podium and the process of
teaching. It also looks good on the resume. – Shawn Yu, MFA 2011
As a Teaching Assistant, I found it rewarding to be able to
instruct the valuable lessons and knowledge I gained at the Academy and to
support the creative growth of current students. – Katie Hemmer, MFA 2006
APPLICATION
REQUIREMENTS & PROCESS (past PGTAs must submit updated materials):
1. Resume
2. Cover
Letter
·
Should
include a pedagogical statement
·
Preferred
area of study
·
Availability
3. Three
examples of your work
All
applications are to be submitted VIA EMAIL by WEDNESDAY DECEMBER 12 to: elvin@nyaa.edu