Instructional Assistant (Part-Time), Professional and Continuing Education – Game Design

University of Washington•Seattle, WA

19h

About The Position

UW Continuum College (UWC2) has an outstanding opportunity for a part-time instructional assistant in Professional & Continuing Education (PCE) Game Design non-credit Certificate program. Instructional assistants serve in a key role in Certificate programs, engaging with students, collaborating with the instructor, grading student work, and monitoring student progress. Applicants will be considered for the program beginning October 2026. The pay range for this position is $22 - 25 per hour, commensurate with experience and qualifications. Length of assignments and shifts vary depending on specific staffing needs of individual courses and programs. PCE courses are generally 10 weeks in duration and align with the UW academic quarter calendar. PCE offers courses in a variety of formats. UWC2 Extension Lecturers / Instructional Assistants are Academic Staff, not faculty. These are part-time, temporary positions.

Requirements

Minimum one year of professional experience in game mechanics and systems design.
Familiarity with game study roles and game development.
Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.
Ability and desire to successfully work with individuals from various cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds.
Legal authorization to work and receive compensation in the United States.
These positions are not eligible for visa sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

Prior teaching or mentoring experience, particularly with adult learners.
Prior experience with online learning.

Responsibilities

Support instructor in facilitating remote class sessions, if relevant (e.g., helping to manage Zoom).
Serve as the primary responder to student inquiries such as content questions, assignment questions, policies, etc.
Use discretion on when to escalate questions to the instructor or the appropriate administrative staff.
Monitor student engagement with the online course materials and with peers, including online discussion forums.
Check in with students as needed to support their progress in the course.
Coordinate with the course instructor to ensure curriculum continuity.
Provide grading support as directed by the instructor.
Collaborate with program manager, instructor, and the rest of the instructional team to address student course evaluation feedback.
Work collaboratively with the course instructor, adapting an approach based on feedback and sound pedagogical practices.
Maintain high standards of professionalism, timeliness, and content relevance for adult students from different backgrounds.
Complete instructor onboarding process and relevant learning technology training.
Observe FERPA, HIPAA, and other privacy laws and policies.