Open GTA Position - Hispanic Studies

From: Ana Garcia-Allen - agarcia@uwo.ca

Department/Program: Hispanic Studies

Application Deadline: January 30, 2026

Position Description: Community-Engaged Learning Program in Cuba

Number of total hours per vacancy for the term: 140

This Graduate Teaching Assistantship supports a Community-Engaged Learning (CEL) program in Cuba offered through the Spanish Program in the Department of Languages and Cultures (Arts and Humanities) at Western. The program combines academic coursework with experiential, community-based learning in collaboration with institutional partners in Cuba. The GTA will play a key role in student coordination, pre-departure preparation, on-site academic support, and post-program assessment, working closely with the course instructor and departmental administrators.

Duties and Responsibilities

Under the supervision of the CEL/Study Abroad Coordinator, the GTA will be responsible for the following:

Student Coordination and Support

• Assisting with student communication, coordination, and support throughout the program

• Supporting pre-departure advising, document collection, and required forms

• Meeting with students prior to departure to review program expectations, course components, safety requirements, and cultural preparation

  
  

Program and Partner Liaison

• Liaising with institutional and community partners in Cuba to support program delivery

• Assisting in confirming logistics related to the academic and cultural program

• Coordinating cultural activities and on-site schedules in collaboration with partners and the instructor

  
  

Travel and Logistics Support

• Assisting with travel planning, including flights, accommodations, and local transportation

• Maintaining communication with Western International and supporting compliance with all safety, risk-management, and travel requirements

  
  

Academic Support and Assessment

• Supporting the academic components of the CEL program, including responding to student questions and guiding experiential learning tasks

• Marking and providing feedback on assignments and reflective components

• Assisting with grade calculation and submission for the CEL Cuba component, as directed by the instructor

  
  

Administrative Support

• Providing general administrative support related to timelines, documentation, and program records

• Assisting with other duties as assigned by the course instructor

  
  

Application Process

Interested graduate students should submit:

• A brief CV

• A short statement outlining relevant experience and interest in the position

  
  

Applications should be sent to Ana Garcia-Allen (agarcia@uwo.ca)