Core 99 Teaching Assistant (Temporary)
About The Position
Core 99 is a transdisciplinary course in critical thinking that serves as the capstone to the Harvey Mudd College Core Curriculum. The Core 99 Teaching Assistant is an integral member of the instructional team, which includes instructors from various departments. This is a part-time, temporary, non-exempt, non-benefits-eligible position of up to 20 hours per week. Days, schedules, and hours vary according to departmental or College needs. The position is exclusively on campus and is classified as Category A, without occasional ad-hoc remote work flexibility. Compensation is $30 per hour. The position reports to the Core Curriculum Director or a designated Core 99 instructor.
Requirements
- Some expertise in a field related to climate change and/or transdisciplinary studies, such as science, technology, and society (STS), psychology, political science, economics, GIS, or art.
- Familiarity with software tools such as Google Docs, Microsoft Office, and Gradescope.
- Ability to use rubrics to grade assignments and exams and provide feedback to students.
- Ability to lead student discussions in recitation sections.
- Must possess and maintain a valid California Driver License and a DMV record meeting the requirements set by the College’s insurance carrier.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and privacy of student records.
Nice To Haves
- Prior experience with climate change literature in any field.
- Experience with science, technology, and society.
- Prior experience with writing instruction.
Responsibilities
- Keep up with course readings.
- Assist with running course recitation section meetings.
- Grade student assignments.
- Attend weekly Core 99 instructional team meetings.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- Use rubrics to grade assignments and exams and provide feedback to students.
- Lead student discussions in recitation sections.
- Maintain the confidentiality and privacy of student records.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Education Level
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