American Studies

Fall 2024 TA and Reader Positions

American Studies C112 / Geography C160 —The American Landscape: Place, Power, and Culture

Seeking a teaching assistant (GSI) for The American Landscape, a course that focuses on seeing and interpreting American histories and cultures, as revealed in everyday built surroundings. A full description of the last version of this course can be found here:

https://classes.berkeley.edu/content/2023-fall-amerstd-c112-001-lec-001

Teaching assistant will be responsible for 1-2 sections per week, plus other duties, which includes but is not limited to:

  • Lecture attendance

  • Readings

  • 1-2 hours of office hours per week

  • Record keeping

  • Reading and grading of three assignments and two exams

  • Occasional consultation meetings with the instructor

Qualifications: No prior knowledge of cultural geography is required, however, an ideal candidate will demonstrate familiarity with the interdisciplinary subjects that span the humanities and the social sciences. A strong preference will be given to candidates with a working knowledge of geographic methods, historical methods (e.g. archival research), anthropology, and/or art history, or working knowledge of professional fields such as architecture, city planning, and  landscape architecture. Prior teaching experience is not required, but is welcome.

To be considered, please send an email with:

Short explanation of your qualifications and interests, including your educational background or program, and why you want to teach for this course;

A brief CV or Resume;

Contact information for 1-2 references, e.g. a past professor, a thesis advisor, or an instructor for whom you previously served as a TA or reader;

Emails should be directed to Laura Spautz, American Studies SAA, at: lspautz@berkeley.edu

Review of application will begin March 15 and continue until a candidate is selected.