Teaching Assistant chez Case Western Reserve University

Job Outline/Handshake post: The primary responsibility of the undergraduate Teaching Assistant is to serve in an instructional capacity. Graduate Teaching Assistants provide professional level instruction under the direct supervision of a faculty supervisor.

Examples of responsibilities

Serves in an instructional capacity for a specified department and class, which may include the

following duties and responsibilities:

• Performs tasks related to specific function/program assigned

• Provides general assistance to faculty member in instructional activities for a designated area

• Lectures and leads discussion groups

• Tutors students

• Proctors examinations

• Grades tests and papers

• Develops work plans in accordance with program/organizational objectives

Knowledge, skills and abilities

• Knowledge of issues pertaining to area of assignment

• Knowledge of higher education teaching principles and practices

• Skill in organizing resources and establishing priorities

• Skill in planning, organization, coordination of activities

• Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships

• Skill in both verbal and written communication

• Skill in the use of personal computer and related software applications

Minimum Qualifications

• Must be enrolled as a graduate or undergraduate student at the university.

• Strong academic performance in the subject area.

• Effective communication and organizational skills.

• Prior tutoring, mentoring, or teaching experience preferred.

Hourly Rate:

• Undergraduate students: $12.22 – $14.25 per hour, depending on experience.

• Graduate student: $12.65 – 19.43 per hour, depending on experience.

# of Hours Required:

Teaching assistants are required to attend class, twice a week for 75 minutes.  Preparation and grading will take an additional 3-6 hours per week.  Weekly hours will range from 5.5-8.5 hours. 

Will the student be using or exposed to Human Bloodborne Pathogens?

No

Work Schedule Fields:

• Daytime: During class

• Evening: Occasionally, if exam or class materials need to be modified 

• Weekend: No

• Holidays: No

Position is for:

Undergraduate and graduate students at CWRU.