Instructional Aide, PRN (Political Science)

Arizona State University • Tempe, AZ

136d • $17

About The Position

The Learning Enterprise at ASU seeks creative, highly motivated, self-directed, detail-oriented candidates with strong written and verbal skills, to assist with grading and course management for our Universal Learner Courses (ULC), which are delivered remotely. ULCs are scalable and delivered asynchronously, and can have between 200-1,000+ learners in each course. Most courses are 8 weeks, but a few that are 15-weeks. The ULC Course Instructional Aide(s) for Humanities- Political Science will support faculty with learner assessment in online courses by providing feedback, as well as grade support, to learners on in-class activities and assignments. The ULC Instructional Aide(s) will monitor and grade assignments, and may be tasked to help learners navigate challenges within the Universal Learner Course. ULC courses where course Instructional Aides may be needed; Public Service and American Democracy American Government & Politics Introduction to Ethnic Studies in the U.S. This is a temporary part-time position, with maximum hours of 19.5 per week. It may terminate when the work is no longer available. Continuation of role in sessions beyond class session for which hired for, is not guaranteed. This position requires fingerprinting as a mandatory step in the hiring process. The successful candidate must complete the fingerprinting process of scheduling an appointment and being printed as soon as possible.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree and three (3) years of experience appropriate to the area of assignment/field; OR, any equivalent combination of experience and/or training.
• Significant understanding of course concepts.
• Ability to provide substantive feedback and grade learner assignments in a timely manner.
• Proficient in English, must have completed ENG 101, ENG 102, ENG 105 or equivalent.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s in Political Science, Global Studies or related field.
• Commitment to directly advancing education equity for scholars in underserved communities.
• Excellent engagement, team-building, and communications skills.
• Prior teaching experience, with preference given to those who have experience working with high-school students.
• Experience as a tutor and/or with student success.
• Experience with Canvas or comparable Learning Management System.
• Ability to work proactively with limited oversight.
• Ability to excel in changing or challenging circumstances.
• Content knowledge and/or coursework in a related field.
• Commitment to provide consistent support to students.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate day-to-day fiscal, administrative, and operational activities of a defined program or a set of funded activities.
• Assist with grading and course management for Universal Learner Courses (ULC).
• Provide feedback and grade support to learners on in-class activities and assignments.
• Monitor and grade assignments.
• Help learners navigate challenges within the Universal Learner Course.
• Participate in initial virtual training sessions and calibration sessions as needed.
• Address learner challenges and questions within the course shell via Discussion boards.
• Engage in discussion activities within course Discussion boards.
• Perform other tasks as assigned by the Learning Enterprise team.

Benefits

• Max Pay – Depends on experience: $17.00 USD Hourly.
• Temporary part-time position with maximum hours of 19.5 per week.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree