Summer 2026 TA/GSI and Reader Positions
We welcome applications from Americanists and those who are working on U.S.-related research topics.
To apply for a position, please send your resume and some information about yourself and your relevant experience to Laura Spautz, lspautz@berkeley.edu
Seeking 1-2 GSIs for the following courses:
American Studies C20 — New Orleans Culture
American Studies 101 — Harlem Renaissance
ALL SUMMER 2026 POSITIONS HAVE BEEN FILLED AS OF MARCH 9, 2026
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Fall 2026 TA/GSI and Reader Positions
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American Studies 10AC — Berkeley
Seeking two (2) teaching assistants (GSIs) for American Studies 10AC, a course that introduces students to an interdisciplinary approach to seeing and interpreting American histories and cultures, as revealed through an examination of UC Berkeley’s history, culture, and representations.
Teaching assistants will be responsible for teaching 1–2 sections per week, plus other duties, which include but are not limited to:
-Attending lecture (3 hours of lecture/week)
-Completing readings
-Holding 1–2 hours of office hours per week
-Record keeping
-Reading and grading 3–4 written assignments and 2–3 exams
-Periodic consultation meetings with the instructor
Qualifications: An ideal candidate will demonstrate familiarity with interdisciplinary subjects that span the humanities and the social sciences, particularly methodologies devoted to the study of place and/or time. Prior teaching experience is highly preferred, but is not required.
Application: To be considered, please send an email with:
-A 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
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Seeking two GSIs for American Studies 102 – Wall Street/Main Street (Two GSIs)
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Seeking a Graduate Student Reader for multiple upper-division American Studies classes with enrollments of 45 or more, including:
American Studies 101 – The Ordinary and Extraordinary 1890s (One Reader)
American Studies 101 – The American Camera: Photography. Modernity, and the 19th Century (One Reader)
American Studies 110 – Listening to America (Two Readers) – POSITIONS FILLED
Full descriptions of these classes can be found in the Schedule of Classes (to be published on March 23, 2026).
Duties: Reading, assigning grades, and providing feedback for course assignments, papers, and/or exams (assignment number and type will vary according to course; please contact the instructor for more details).
Qualifications: No prior knowledge of the subject matter is required, however, an ideal candidate will demonstrate familiarity with the interdisciplinary subjects that span the humanities and the social sciences.
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 assist with 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 GSI or Reader;
Emails should be directed to Laura Spautz, American Studies SAA, at: lspautz@berkeley.edu
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American Studies C112 / Geography C160 —The American Landscape: Place, Power, and Culture
Seeking a Graduate Student Instructor (GSI) for The American Landscape, a course that focuses on seeing and interpreting American histories and cultures, as revealed in everyday built surroundings.
GSI 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 GSI or reader;
Emails should be directed to Laura Spautz, American Studies SAA, at: lspautz@berkeley.edu
Review of application will begin March 31 and continue until a candidate is selected.
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