Faculty Assistant I - Arts and Sciences, Anthropology

Washington University in St. Louis • Washington, PA

1d • $19 - $30 • Onsite

About The Position

This position assists instructors in the classroom and online (as needed) and must be available as a tutor for the students of the assigned courses. In addition, this position assists the Department Chair and/or Director of Undergraduate Studies in developing and implementing strategies and practices for improving undergraduate student learning.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree
• Good time management.
• Excellent oral communication skills.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office, especially Excel and PowerPoint.

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree or Ph.D. in anthropology from a three or four-field department.
• Experience teaching online.
• Experience with Canvas.
• Broad teaching skills in all areas of anthropology.
• One to three years of teaching, or teaching assistance experience, in a college or university, or one-time attendance at the summer teaching assistant orientation hosted by the Teaching Center.

Responsibilities

• Assist instructors in the classroom and online (if necessary) and be available to students of the assigned courses as a tutor.
• Have the capability of assisting in classes spanning all three major sub-disciplines of Anthropology.
• Grade exams and papers.
• Conduct review sessions.
• Advise students.

Benefits

• Up to 22 days of vacation, 10 recognized holidays, and sick time.
• Competitive health insurance packages with priority appointments and lower copays/coinsurance.
• Free Metro transit U-Pass for eligible employees.
• 4 weeks of caregiver leave to bond with your new child.
• Family care resources are also available for your continued childcare needs.
• Adult care resources.
• Tuition for you and your family, including dependent undergraduate-level college tuition up to 100% at WashU and 40% elsewhere after seven years with us.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level