Teaching Associate, Postgraduate, Pardee School of Global Studies
About The Position
The Frederick S. Pardee School of Global Studies seeks a Teaching Associate for AY 26/27 to assist primary instructors with undergraduate education. This position works closely with faculty to facilitate discussion sections, provide academic support to studies, grade assignments and examinations, and assist with course administration. This is a nine-month appointment/full-time from September through May and comes with regular BU benefits. The teaching associate will typically attend lectures, lead six discussion sections per semester, and hold weekly office hours. The position may support any of three classes required for international relations majors, IR 271 Introduction to International Relations, IR 349 History of International Relations from 1900-1945, and IR 350 History of International Relations since 1945.
Requirements
- Assisting primary instructors with undergraduate education.
- Facilitating discussion sections.
- Providing academic support to students.
- Grading assignments and examinations.
- Assisting with course administration.
- Leading six discussion sections per semester.
- Holding weekly office hours.
- Supporting classes required for international relations majors: IR 271 Introduction to International Relations, IR 349 History of International Relations from 1900-1945, and IR 350 History of International Relations since 1945.
- Reviewing assigned course materials.
- Consulting with faculty regarding key concepts, learning objectives, and discussion topics.
- Facilitating engaging classroom discussions.
- Grading quizzes, examinations, papers, and other course assignments.
- Providing timely and constructive feedback.
- Attending lectures regularly.
- Holding approximately five office hours per week.
- Assisting students in developing analytical reasoning, research methods, and effective written communication.
- Providing administrative support to faculty.
- Responding to student inquiries.
- Coordinating makeup examinations.
- Assisting with accommodation-related needs.
Responsibilities
- Lead and prepare up to six discussion sections per semester or provide equivalent support in quantitative methods and writing instruction.
- Review assigned course materials and consult with faculty regarding key concepts, learning objectives, and discussion topics.
- Facilitate engaging classroom discussions that enhance students' understanding of political science and international affairs concepts, theories, and methods.
- Grade quizzes, examinations, papers, and other course assignments, providing timely and constructive feedback.
- Attend lectures regularly to remain current with course content and instructional expectations.
- Hold approximately five office hours per week, with additional availability as needed, to answer student questions and provide academic guidance.
- Assist students in developing analytical reasoning, research methods, and effective written communication.
- Provide administrative support to faculty, including responding to student inquiries, coordinating makeup examinations, and assisting with accommodation-related needs.
Benefits
- Regular BU benefits
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
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