Honors College - Undergraduate Teaching Assistant (NFWS)

Grand Canyon University•Phoenix, AZ

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Make a Difference at Grand Canyon University. Shape the bright futures of Grand Canyon University students as an Instructional Assistant for the traditional ground campus in the Honors College. Through hands-on, inquiry-based learning, the college provides an outlet for innovation and cross-disciplinary exposure. This is a face-to-face part time opportunity. MUST be available to come to the main campus. This position is a part-time Teaching Assistant position.

Requirements

Current GCU student.
No completed degree is required.
Cannot be a current GCU or GCE employee/student worker or hired for other hourly GCU positions.
Must assist on Main Campus (in-person). Must be in Arizona.
Must have completed sufficient coursework as well as having a grade B or higher in these courses.
Must have completed/passed HON-110.
Enrolled at GCU as a full-time student in a Bachelor’s program or Master’s program.
Retain a 2.0 GPA as a Bachelor level student or a 3.0 GPA as a Master level student.
Maintain good financial and academic (SAP) standing with the University.

Nice To Haves

Ideally looking for students in the following majors: Engineering Programs, Business Programs, Biology Programs

Responsibilities

Keep in communication with your assigned instructor on a regular basis.
Stay updated and prepared for the classroom agenda and material.
Attend and be ready to assist your instructor in every class.
May help with course material prep, grading and lecturing.
Hold office hours (minimum 3-4 hours; this counts toward the max of 10 hrs/week) to answer student questions and tutor them
Equipping students with the required skill set, facilitating classroom discussions, assessing student performance and preparing students to be successful leaders in their chosen profession.
Assists instruction with in-class activities, including proctoring examinations.
Observes students’ performance, and records relevant data to aid instructor in assessing progress
Coordinates study groups outside of class to tutor students on class material
May facilitate additional ad hoc lectures as a refresher to classroom formal lecture
Assists with grading assignments
Proctors occasional make up examinations/assignments
Provide a positive example to students by supporting the University’s Doctrinal Statement, Ethical Position Statement and Mission of Grand Canyon University.