Teaching Assistant (ETS) | Temporary

Emory University • Atlanta, GA

5h • Hybrid

About The Position

Teaching Assistants (TA’s) within the School of Nursing will play a key role in supporting teaching excellence. The following are examples of the types of support the TA’s might provide depending on TA’s background and experience as well as the faculty, course, level of the student, and other factors such as class enrollment.

Requirements

• Proficiency with technology and use of instructional platforms such as Canvas
• Previous experience with academic support roles and working with students and student information in compliance with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in nursing, health sciences, or related field

Responsibilities

• Assist faculty with teaching and teaching-related duties in pre-licensure and post-licensure nursing courses
• Prepare, upload, and organize course materials, exams, and learning resources in Canvas and other learning management systems
• Utilize instructional technologies including ExamSoft, Poll Everywhere, and lecture capture platforms to support course delivery
• Grade or assist with grading exams, projects, and papers; proctor exams and oversee exam logistics
• Serve as a first-line resource for students regarding course questions, access considerations, and general academic support
• Assist with coordinating review sessions, guided study activities, and structured Q&A sessions to support student success
• Maintain organized records for classes, including grades, student concerns, and attendance
• Monitor student progress and identify early trends in engagement or performance to support proactive teaching interventions
• Maintain all supplies and materials needed for classes
• Support semester-to-semester continuity through organized records, reusable course materials, and stable workflow systems
• Collaborate with faculty, staff, and educational technology experts to support the teaching mission
• Performs other related duties with scope of position as required

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees