Caroline Donnellan

Delivering Tutorials/Seminars: Leading small-group discussions and in-depth analysis sessions based on lectures or assigned readings.

Organising Field Trips: To include travel arrangements and walking logistics.

Providing One-to-One Support: Meeting students individually to help clarify course material, develop arguments, or refine essay writing and research skills.

Giving Feedback on Assignments: Providing constructive and timely feedback on essays, presentations, or visual analyses.

Supporting Course Design: Assisting with the development of syllabi, reading lists, and assessment methods (more common in higher education roles).

Recommending Resources: Guiding students toward useful texts, archives, galleries, or digital collections.

Marking: Assessing coursework and exams in line with institutional criteria and standards.

Moderation: Occasionally participating in moderation processes to ensure consistency and fairness in grading.

Guidance on Study Skills: Helping students with essay planning, critical reading, and exam preparation.

Academic Development: Advising students on how to pursue academic interests, including postgraduate study or research paths.

Museum/Gallery Visits: Organising or leading trips to local exhibitions, archives, or heritage sites to enhance visual literacy.

Workshops: Running sessions on topics such as visual analysis, historiography, or archival research methods.

Supporting Wellbeing: Acting as a point of contact for personal or academic concerns, and referring students to appropriate support services.

Progress Monitoring: Keeping track of attendance and academic progress, especially for tutees formally assigned to the tutor.

Responsible for delivering high-quality instruction to undergraduate students, fostering critical and visual thinking, and contributing to the academic community through research, curriculum development, and engagement with cultural institutions.

Key Responsibilities:
1. Teaching and Learning
Design and deliver undergraduate courses in art and architectural history, with a focus on European art, urbanism, and built environments.

Conduct lectures, seminars, and gallery/museum visits, using London’s cultural resources to enrich student learning.

Develop and assess coursework, including essays, presentations, exams, and visual analysis exercises.

Supervise and advise students, providing academic mentorship and feedback to support their intellectual development.

2. Curriculum Development
Contribute to the design and revision of course content to reflect current debates and research in art and architectural history.

Integrate interdisciplinary perspectives, including history, theory, urban studies, and cultural heritage.

3. Research and Scholarship
Maintain an active research profile in art and/or architectural history, contributing to scholarly publications and conferences.

4. Academic Service
Participate in faculty meetings, program planning, and student evaluations.

Engage in outreach or public engagement, such as delivering public lectures, collaborating with cultural institutions, or contributing to exhibitions.

Represent the university or program in external partnerships (e.g. with museums, galleries, or study abroad organizations).

5. Pastoral and Student Support
Serve as a personal tutor or academic advisor, supporting students’ wellbeing, academic progression, and study abroad adjustment.

Provide guidance on postgraduate opportunities, internships, or careers in the arts, culture, and heritage sectors.