Job Description
Job Details Job Location University of Silicon Valley - San Jose, CA
Position Type Part Time
Education Level 4 Year Degree
Salary Range $17.50 - $23.00 Hourly
Travel Percentage None
Description Summary The teaching assistant will provide support to the instructor of record during designated classroom hours. TAs work alongside the assigned faculty member and do not manage scheduled class time in the absence of that faculty member. The teaching assistant will work with students to solve problems and challenges, especially in hands-on, technical courses and projects. Teaching assistants may provide specialist knowledge to enhance the overall experience of the course.
Teaching assistants are scheduled to be available during class time and for specific preparatory meetings as needed throughout the semester. TA workloads do not reflect the same preparatory, grading, or administrative hours that assigned faculty workloads do.
Qualifications Duties and Responsibilities •Under the close supervision of an appropriate faculty member, provide specific guidance and support to students during classroom time.
•Support student learning by expanding on specific areas of expertise.
•Provide guidance to students in general project management areas such as scheduling and task prioritization.
•Provide guidance to students in the interpretation of assigned tasks, criteria, and rubrics.
•Support the instructor of the course with general administrative duties such as attendance.
Qualifications and Experience
•Completed Bachelor's degree in a closely related field applicable to the assigned course.
•Demonstrated a high level of competence in specific areas as relevant to the assigned course.
•Ability to interpret and explain complex assignment requirements and provide technical assistance to students in the context of the assigned course.
•Team or project leadership experience.
•Student-centric attitude and aptitude for student support.
EEO Statement USV is an Equal Employment Opportunity & Americans with Disabilities Act institution. We value diversity, strive for a more unified campus where all people are valued, treated fairly, and possess a sense of belonging. USV encourages minorities, women, veterans, and persons with disabilities to apply.
Working Conditions This job operates in an academic environment, on-ground, hybrid, and/or online with extensive people interaction. Classes may be scheduled at night, during the day, as well as on weekends.
Physical Requirements While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk, hear, and walk. The employee frequently is required to sit or stand for long periods; use hands and reach with hands and arms for such activities as keyboarding. UNIVERSITY OF SILICON VALLEY
Job Tags
Hourly pay, Part time, Night shift, Weekend work,