Teaching Assistant I SOCW 602C Clinical Social Work Practice III
About The Position
Palo Alto University (PAU) is seeking a Teaching Assistant for SOCW 602C Clinical Social Work Practice III. This role supports the Department of Social Work's online Master of Social Work (MSW) program, which focuses on Culturally Informed Behavioral Health Practice. The program aims to graduate competent and culturally sensitive practitioners for underserved populations. The Teaching Assistant will assist with various course-related duties, including assignment review, classroom moderation, facilitating discussions, tutoring, managing the Canvas course, and supporting exam proctoring. The position is primarily remote, with one in-person day required at the start of the quarter for the immersion residency.
Requirements
- Currently enrolled PhD or PsyD student in good standing at PAU in your 2nd or 3rd year of study.
- Advanced understanding of the subject matter (see course description below)
- Strong communication, interpersonal and organizational skills
- Excellent classroom management skills
- Able to create a comfortable learning environment for students
- A strong work ethic, dependable, and ability to prioritize multiple tasks and follow through in a timely manner
Nice To Haves
- Previous tutoring or teaching experience
Responsibilities
- Support review and assessment of student assignments
- Moderate the classroom environment with technical assistance and organize student learning and engagement
- Facilitate group discussions and activities
- Provide tutoring and hold office hours
- Manage Canvas course, creation of Tasks and Assignments
- Helping with creating/presenting didactics and guest lectures if interested
- Making course materials accessible
- Support proctoring exams
- Creation and presentation of teaching materials
- Carry out duties and responsibilities remotely, except for providing assistance in-person for one day at the start of the quarter during the immersion residency.
- Attend the Teaching Assistant Orientation training.
- Other tasks as assigned, including providing assistance for a BBS licensing course in the MSW program.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
