Philosophy Department Student Aide 26/27

Covenant College Students • Lookout Mountain, GA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Purpose of Position: to assist Philosophy Department faculty in instruction, scholarship, and other departmental activities

Requirements

• Upperclassman, freshmen are not eligible for this position
• Friendly, caring for the success of others, honest, teachable, punctual, willing to tutor
• Able to communicate clearly orally and in writing
• Philosophy major who has successfully completed PHI 101
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office suite, including Word, Excel, and Powerpoint
• Basic knowledge of Windows operating system
• Basic knowledge of Canvas
• Able to handle sensitive information concerning fellow students responsibly
• Able to organize files, both manually and electronically

Responsibilities

• Grade quizzes, daily class preparation assignments, and possibly parts of exams
• Assist professor(s) in keeping accurate records of student completion of homework, quiz grades, etc.
• Provide tutoring service for students struggling in philosophy courses, especially intro-level philosophy courses (Note: this might entail attending classes in some cases in addition to being available for students outside class.)
• Occasionally lead a class or group discussion for a professor
• Copy or scan materials for classes
• Provide assistance in research for professors
• Copy or scan materials for professors
• Assist Philosophy Club president in organizing and running events as needed
• Assist Philosophy Department chair in organizing, advertising, and running the annual philosophy conference (the Gordon H. Clark Symposium)
• Other general clerical assistance to professor(s) as needed - e.g., cataloging of books, assistance in discarding used materials (including the shredding of sensitive documents), etc.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees