Applications are invited for teaching assistant (TA) positions in the School of Film & TV Arts at Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University (XJTLU). The TA positions are open for all qualified interested graduate students (Masters and PhD students) on campus of XJTLU or other graduates in Suzhou. All applications will be considered by the recruiting panel which consists of two or more academic staffs in the Department.

TA duties include:

XJTLU Master’s students, XJTLUPhD students, and postgraduate (Master’s and PhD) students from other universities

• Laboratory demonstration and support for practical work in the classroom
• Attendance on and support with field courses
• Group tutoring
• Scheduled office hours for one-to-one tutoring
• Invigilation of formal examinations and/or class tests
• Marking of formative assignments with appropriate training
• Other appropriate activities as determined by academic units

At the discretion of relevant academic units, XJTLU PhD students may be permitted to undertake the following additional responsibilities with appropriate training and guidance:

• Delivery of occasional formal lectures and/or seminars within their area of expertise after having received appropriate training and initial supervision from their supervisor or the respective Module Leader. Such training might be provided by individual academic units, or the Education Development Unit (EDU). Relevant health and safety issues should be covered in this training.
• Assistance in marking of summative assessments with appropriate training and under the supervision of the module leader, subject to prior approval from the Head of the academic unit delivering the module. However, they must never act as the sole examiner on any summative assessment. All assessment tasks marked by XJTLU PhD students must be moderated, and they are not permitted to act as moderators.

Modules include:

FTA302 Digital Media Arts: Major Project

Number of TA Needed:  1

Skills and Knowledge:

• Excellent video editing skills, making poster skills and exhibition organization experience preferred
• Proficient spoken and written English
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Previous TA working experience preferred

FTA003 Explore Creativity in Digital Media Arts

Number of TA Needed:  1

Skills and Knowledge:

• Proficient spoken and written English
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Skillful in Microsoft Office Software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Previous TA working experience preferred
• Preferred knowledge in art and design backgrounds

FTA222 Minor Digital Arts Project

Number of TA Needed:  1

Skills and Knowledge:

• Interactive Media Arts experience
• Installation / Exhibition experience
• Creative Programming / Electronics experience (Processing, Arduino)
• Proficient spoken and written English
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Excellent presentations skills, and skillful in Microsoft Office Software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Be adaptable and open to change
• Previous TA working experience preferred

FTA007 TV and Short Video Production

Number of TA Needed:  1

Skills and Knowledge:

• Proficient spoken and written English
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Excellent presentations skills, and skillful in Microsoft Office Software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint etc.)
• Basic camera competency/ skills, basic editing skills (preferable Adobe Premiere Pro)
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Be adaptable and open to change
• Previous TA working experience preferred
• Willing to learn new things

FTA111 Introduction to Camera and Lighting & FTA005 Film Appreciation

Number of TA Needed:  1

Skills and Knowledge:

• Basic camera and lighting skills preferred
• Proficient spoken and written English
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Excellent presentations skills, and skillful in Microsoft Office Software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Be adaptable and open to change
• Previous TA working experience preferred

The pay rate for Academic Year 2023-24

• XJTLU PhDstudents: RMB 60/hour (before tax)
• XJTLU Master’s students: RMB 50/hour (before tax)
• PhDand Master’s students from other universities: RMB 50/hour (before tax)

How to apply

Applicants should submit their application to SoFTA@xjtlu.edu.cn by Aug 31^st, 2023.

Applicants are required to provide their CVs and academic transcripts of previous studies.

For XJTLU students, please apply for TA positions through the Teaching Assistant Management System(TAMS) https://ta.xjtlu.edu.cn directly.

The interview is expected to be arranged around early September with decisions made within 2 weeks after the interview.