Teaching Assistant - Political Science
About The Position
This is a Teaching Assistant (TA) position which will assist faculty members with classes and courses, as well as assist with research and instrument development/assessment. This position may also cover classes or proctor exams. This position is for the current semester only. Upon successful completion as a TA for the current semester, the student will be reconsidered for a subsequent semester(s). The mission of every member of the College of Liberal Arts is to challenge students to speak clearly, write well, appreciate difference, ask questions, act ethically, participate, value the past, engage the present, and create the future. The Department of Political Science offers students the opportunity to "shadow" city managers and receive firsthand, real-world experience in public administration.
Requirements
- Must be enrolled as a graduate student in the MPA or MA-Political Science degree programs at the time of employment.
Responsibilities
- Assist faculty members in a variety of ways
- Cover classes or proctor exams
- Lecture in areas where the student is deemed competent
- Potentially tutor in classes which are in the student’s discipline
- Assist faculty with class preparation (i.e., library research, internet searches, and PowerPoint presentations), record keeping, and supervised grading of exams and assignments
- Assist with group study sessions as needed
- Other duties/responsibilities as deemed necessary or required
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
