Teaching Assistant - Student Worker (Part-time) (nus)

Job Description

Position Summary

Student employees are in part-time positions hired for short-term projects not to exceed one thousand (1,000) hours per year. Unless otherwise stated or as prescribed by law, National University does not provide student employees with benefits including accrued sick and vacation, health and life insurance, or other benefits. Student employee positions are available to the following.  

• Students enrolled and attending courses 
• Undergraduate and graduate students in any school or program 
• Full-time or part-time students 

Position Summary:

• The Teaching Assistant serves in an instructional capacity. Graduate Teaching Assistants provide professional level instruction under the direct supervision of faculty. Departments may consider students who have completed a master’s degree or its equivalent (30 hours of graduate work) for a Graduate Teaching Assistant. Available to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends.

Essential Functions:

• Provides support to faculty to ensure a safe and stimulating educational environment.
• Assists faculty in planning and preparation for daily activities, aids instructional efforts of the faculty.
• Assists faculty in preparing lesson outlines, plans, and curricula in assigned areas.
• Plans, prepares, and develops various teaching aids for use in classroom.
• Presents subject matter to students, under the guidance of a faculty member.
• Meets with faculty and students.
• Prepares class or assessment lab, including class material preparation.
• Grades class assignments, tests and/or assessment protocols (assessment lab).
• Responds to student emails.
• Conducts study sessions for students.
• Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities: N/A 

Requirements:

Education & Experience:

• Currently enrolled in a doctoral program in a related field.
• Prior experience in mentoring, tutoring, or teaching preferred.
• Strong academic record.

Competencies/Technical/Functional Skills:

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Experience working with students in an academic setting.
• Demonstrated leadership and organizational skills.
• Experience in collaborative relationship building.
• Ability to work well with a diverse group of students.
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• Ability to understand and follow specific instructions and procedures.
• Ability to provide activities for students.
• Ability to provide a supportive and caring environment for students.
• Skill in preparing instructional aids and plans.

Location: Remote

Travel: N/A

Candidate receiving offers will be offered a salary/pay rate commensurate with experience that vary based on a candidate’s qualifications, skills, and competencies.  Absent exceptional circumstances, candidates will be offered a salary within this range for this position. The minimum salary will be offered based on the minimum exemption threshold based on state of residency. Base pay is one component of National University’s total rewards package, as we are dedicated to supporting the needs of the “whole you” with our holistic approach to employee benefits by offering comprehensive well-being benefits for you and your family.  For full details about our benefit plan offerings, please visit benefits.nu.edu. For Part-time benefits, please click here.

Compensation Range:

National University is committed to maintaining a high-quality, diverse workforce representative of the populations we serve. National University employs more than 5,000 faculty and staff and serves over 41,000 students. We are united in our mission to meet the global education demands of the 21st Century and are dedicated to creating a supportive academic and work environment that allows students, faculty and staff to develop their interests and talents while experiencing a sense of community and a commitment to diversity. With programs available both online and at our many campus locations, National University is a leader in creating innovative solutions to education and meeting the needs of our diverse student population, including adult learners and working professionals.

National University offers an opportunity to work in an innovative environment that supports diversity.

National University (NU) is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant per applicable federal, state and local laws. At NU, a diverse mix of highly talented, innovative and creative people come together to make the impact of a lifetime for each of our student learners. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment, education, and admission at National University. We are focused on equality and believe deeply in diversity of race, color, ancestry, age, family care status, veteran status, marital status, creed, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, religion, ethnicity, national origin, and other legally protected group status.