Instructional Aide, PRN (Political Science)
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. Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis as positions become available during the Fall 2025, Spring 2026, and Summer 2026 semesters.
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 from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved.
Nice To Haves
- Master’s in Political Science, Global Studies or related field or related field
- Commitment to directly advancing education equity for scholars in underserved communities.
- Excellent engagement, team-building, and communications skills
- Prior teaching experience is a plus, 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
- Proficient in English, must have completed ENG 101, ENG 102, ENG 105 or equivalent
Responsibilities
- Participate in several initial 1- hour virtual training sessions, as well as other calibration sessions as needed.
- Provide substantive feedback and grade learner assignments in a timely manner.
- Address learner challenges and questions within the course shell via Discussion boards.
- Monitor and engage in discussion activities within course Discussion boards.
- Other tasks as assigned by the Learning Enterprise team.
- Additional grading duties in English or other courses as assigned
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
