Non-Student Hourly Instructional Assistant

University of North Texas System•Denton, TX

9d•Onsite

About The Position

The University of North Texas System is comprised of the University of North Texas in Denton and Frisco, the University of North Texas at Dallas and UNT Dallas College of Law, and University of North Texas Health Fort Worth. The UNT System is the only university system based exclusively in the Dallas-Fort Worth region. The UNT System is growing with the North Texas region, employing more than 14,000 employees, educating over 49,000 students across its system, and awarding nearly 12,000 degrees annually. The UNT System is committed to excellence, curiosity, and innovation, transforming lives and creating economic opportunity through education. They foster a people-first, values-based culture where they care about each other and those they serve, believing that they are better together by promoting an environment of respect, belonging, and access for all. They demonstrate courageous integrity by setting exceptional standards and acting in the best interest of their communities. They encourage curiosity about opportunities for learning, creating, discovering, and innovating, and learning from failure. The UNT System encourages individuals to show their fire by joining their team and exhibiting passion and pride in their work. The UNT System's Department of Anthropology focuses on the subfield of "cultural anthropology," which shapes every aspect of human life. Rather than teaching facts about different cultures, UNT Anthropology teaches students how to think like an anthropologist, ask questions, look beyond the surface, and make sense of the world differently. UNT Anthropology is a leading department in the nation focused on applied anthropology, using anthropological methods, theories, and insights to address real-world problems.

Requirements

Successful completion (A- or better) of coursework in cultural anthropology or a related field
Basic knowledge of anthropology and other social sciences.
Critical thinking, good communication, clear writing skills.
Familiarity with Canvas, Word, and Excel.

Nice To Haves

MA/BA/BS in Anthropology.

Responsibilities

Keeping class roll up to date.
Grading assignments in a timely manner.
Weekly interactions in student discussions.
Helping faculty input grades and complete semester grade submission for the semester before deadline.
Assisting faculty with any other academic duties that directly help students in their learning success.