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Graduate Student Instructor/Reader Application: PDF Version | Word Version
ARCH 140 Questionnaire: PDF Version | Word Version

Below is information for students interested in graduate student instructor (GSI) and reader positions in the Department of Architecture. The application deadline for Spring 2010 is 4 p.m. on November 9, 2009. NOTE: All application materials must now be submitted digitally. See the Application Process section below for full details.

GSI/Reader Positions

All discussion sections will have predetermined times and locations. Please check the Online Schedule of Classes to confirm that you will be able to teach the sections when they are offered. Section schedules will not be changed. Note: The number and percentage of positions is subject to change pending enrollment.

Fall 2009 Semester

Course Professor(s) # of GSIs    Percentage

GSI Positions 		    
ARCH 100A Davids 1* 25%*
ARCH 100B Plymale 1* 25%*
ARCH 110 Cranz 2+2
 40%+25%
ARCH 132 Kalay 1+1
 40%+25%
ARCH 150 Black 5 40%
ARCH 170A Shanken 5 40%
ARCH 200A Iwamoto 2+1* 25%+25%*
ENV DES 1 Jewell 5 50%/25%
ENV DES 11A  
 Gutierrez 5 40%
ENV DES 11B  
 Hood 4+1* 40%+25%*
ENV DES 169A Groth 1 25%

Reader Positions 		    
ARCH 170B   TBD
 
 
* Supports teaching of course computer module.

Spring 2010 Semester

Course Professor(s) # of GSIs  Percentage

GSI Positions 		    
ARCH 100A DiNapoli
 1* 25%*
ARCH 100B Creedon 1* 25%*
ARCH 108 Comerio 1 25%
ARCH 111 Staff 0-2 25%
ARCH 130 Crysler  
3
 25%
ARCH 140 Benton 
5 40%
ARCH 160 Staff 3
 25%
ARCH 170B Castillo 4
 40%
ARCH 200B Anderson
 1+1* 25%+25%*
ENV DES 1 de Monchaux
 4-5
 25%
ENV DES 11A  
 Sullivan  
4
 40%
ENV DES 11B  
 Plymale
 4+1* 
40%+25%*
ENV DES 100 Roy 2 25%
ENV DES 169B    
Groth 2 25%

Reader Positions 		    
ARCH 170B   TBD   
 
* Supports teaching of course computer module.

 
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Application Process

For each course for which you would like to be considered for the next regular semester only, you must submit (1) a completed Graduate Student Instructor/Reader Application, (2) a curriculum vitae or resume, and (3) an unofficial transcript. Current GSIs must reapply to be considered. In addition, if you are interested in any of the following positions, you must submit the specified supporting documents.

  • The GSI at 25% in ARCH 100A/B, ARCH 200A/B, and ENV DES 11A/B will support the teaching of the computer module in each of these courses. If interested in providing computing support, please submit a supporting document describing your applicable computer expertise.
     
  • ARCH 140 (taught spring semester) has an earlier application deadline, usually Monday of the fourth week of the fall semester. Selected GSIs must take a one-unit, five-week teaching methods seminar in the fall to discuss pedagogical strategies, plans for course improvements, and development of homework and lab exercises. The schedule of this seminar will be determined once the GSIs are selected and will be based on the group's availability. In addition to the GSI/Reader Application, please fill out the ARCH 140 GSI Questionnaire: PDF Version | Word Version.
     
  • Students in ENV DES 1 begin to think graphically about the relationship between spaces, site and urban systems, and graphic representation. An ability to critique in this area is essential to success as a GSI in the course. Please include a digital portfolio of at least five examples of graphic representation in the architectural, landscape, or urban context. These can range from sketches to final presentation drawings.
     
  • The primary focus of the ENV DES 11A course is freehand drawing. Please submit a digital portfolio of ten or so examples of your work in freehand drawing (e.g., still life, the figure, landscape, city scenes, building studies, etc.). A solid background in this area is crucial to teaching the course effectively.
     

File Preparation/Submittal

Application materials must be in PDF format and no larger in size than 10 MB. File names must be all lower-case, must include only the characters a-z, 0-9, hyphen ("-"), and underscore ("_"), and must use the following naming conventions:

  • lastname_firstname_application.pdf
  • lastname_firstname_cv.pdf or lastname_firstname_resume.pdf
  • lastname_firstname_transcript.pdf
  • lastname_firstname_computer.pdf
  • lastname_firstname_portfolio.pdf
  • lastname_firstname_arch140.pdf
     

Follow the course links in the GSI/Reader Positions table above to access the different upload sites for each course. Self-register by entering your name, email address, and a password. On the next page, enter your current mailing address and telephone number and click SAVE. We need this information so that we may reach you to offer you a position. Next, upload each of your required files. NOTE: You may upload new versions of your files as long as you do it before the application deadline and file names remain exactly the same as those previously uploaded. You may need to clear your browser cache to upload the new versions.

File Compression. If a file exceeds 10 MB, try compressing it in Adobe Acrobat. Open the file in Acrobat; under the "Advanced" tab on the menu bar, select "PDF Optimizer." You can find more information about optimizing PDF files at this Website Optimization link. 

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Hiring Details

If you are selected for a GSI position, you must come to the department office to complete the hiring paperwork. YOU MUST bring the following documents:

  • Passport or Social Security card and driver’s license (non-citizens will also need to provide additional documents);
  • UCB student identification card; and
  • Voided check, if you would like to have your pay direct-deposited.
     

If you have any questions, please contact:

May Hudson
Architecture Personnel Specialist
250D Wurster Hall
(510) 642-8191
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