๐ซ Teaching Assistant Recruitment โ Ahmedabad University, Gujarat
Ahmedabad University, Gujarat invites applications for full-time contractual Teaching Assistant positions for the Foundation Programme and FYIS courses. Engagement from February to May 2026. Apply by email.
Date Posted: 8 January 2026
ย Organization: Ahmedabad University
About the University
Ahmedabad University is a private, non-profit institution established in 2009, offering rigorous undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programmes. The University emphasizes interdisciplinary learning, experiential education, and critical inquiry across engineering, life sciences, management, arts, and computer science.
Position 1: Teaching Assistant โ Foundation Programme
Position Details
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Job Title: Teaching Assistant โ Foundation Programme
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Nature: Full-Time | Contractual
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Duration: 16 February 2026 to 8 May 2026 (Tentative)
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Location: Ahmedabad, Gujarat
About the Foundation Programme
The Foundation Programme is a core undergraduate curriculum undertaken by all first-year students. It consists of three interdisciplinary studio courses:
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Democracy and Justice
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Environment and Climate Change
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Water
The programme emphasizes inquiry-based learning, collaboration, experiential activities, and critical reflection.
Role Summary
Teaching Assistants (Studio Associates) work closely with faculty to support lectures, discussions, and studio-based learning. TAs play a key role in facilitating afternoon studio sessions, mentoring students, encouraging collaboration, and creating inclusive learning environments.
Qualifications
Applicants with any of the following are eligible:
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BA / BCom / BBA
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MA / MCom / MBA
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Bachelors or Masters in Architecture, Planning, Geography
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BSc / MSc
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Any other Bachelorโs or Masterโs degree
Applicants from any discipline with strong interest in interdisciplinary undergraduate teaching are encouraged to apply.
ย Position 2: Teaching Assistant โ First Year Interdisciplinary Seminar (FYIS)
Position Details
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Job Title: Teaching Assistant โ FYIS (Critical Thinking and Writing)
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Nature: Full-Time | Contractual
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Duration: 16 February 2026 to 8 May 2026 (Tentative)
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Location: Ahmedabad, Gujarat
About FYIS
The First Year Interdisciplinary Seminar (FYIS) is a mandatory course for all first-year undergraduate students. The seminar focuses on critical reading, academic writing, analytical thinking, peer review, and responsible use of generative AI tools.
Role Summary
Teaching Assistants support faculty-led seminars by facilitating discussions, guiding student writing, providing feedback, and helping students engage with complex texts and arguments. The role suits individuals passionate about writing, mentoring, and pedagogy.
Qualifications
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BA / BS / BBA
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MA / MS / MBA
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Bachelors or Masters in Architecture, Planning, Geography, or related fields
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Any other Bachelorโs or Masterโs degree
Applicants from all disciplines committed to interdisciplinary learning and undergraduate education are welcome.
๐ง How to Apply (Both Positions)
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Send updated CV with full contact details by email
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Mention the post applied for in the subject line
๐ฉ Email: undergraduate.college@ahduni.edu.in
๐ Subject Line (as applicable):
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Teaching Assistant for Foundation Course
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Teaching Assistant for FYIS
๐๏ธ Candidate interaction: Tentatively in the 2nd & 3rd week of January 2026
Address for Correspondence
Office of the Dean, Undergraduate College
Room 232, GICT Building
Ahmedabad University
Navrangpura, Ahmedabad โ 380009
Gujarat, India
