Teaching Assistant Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Master's degree in Economics or a closely related field from an accredited institution.
• Demonstrated ability to teach economics effectively at the undergraduate level or evidence of strong potential for effective college-level teaching.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills and a commitment to student success.
• Commitment to contributing to a collaborative academic department and to Salve Regina University's Mercy Mission.

Nice To Haves

• Ph.D. or other appropriate terminal degree in Economics or a closely related field.
• Prior college-level teaching experience, particularly in introductory and/or intermediate microeconomics and macroeconomics.
• Evidence of teaching effectiveness.
• Ability to contribute to multiple areas of the economics curriculum.
• Experience teaching applied economics, quantitative methods, data analysis, business economics, public policy, or related courses.
• Experience advising, mentoring, or supporting undergraduate students from a range of academic backgrounds.

Responsibilities

• Teach a 4/4 undergraduate course load, primarily in introductory and intermediate microeconomics and macroeconomics.
• Teach additional economics courses based on departmental needs and the candidate's expertise.
• Design and deliver engaging, rigorous, student-centered instruction that connects economic theory with contemporary business, policy, and societal issues.
• Advise and mentor undergraduate students in their academic and professional development.
• Contribute to departmental curriculum development, assessment, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Participate in appropriate departmental and University service activities.
• Maintain currency in the discipline through professional development, applied scholarship, or other appropriate forms of continued engagement.

Benefits

• Health coverage available on the first of the month following date of hire, subject to waiting periods.
• Dental coverage available on the first of the month following date of hire, subject to waiting periods.
• Vision coverage available on the first of the month following date of hire, subject to waiting periods.
• 403(b) retirement plan through TIAA with employee and employer contributions and access to advising services.
• Long-term disability coverage.
• Employer-paid life and AD&D insurance.
• Up to 100% free tuition at Salve for eligible employees and qualified dependents.
• Wellness program and free access to the on-campus Fitness Center.
• Supplemental life insurance for employees and dependents.
• Supplemental insurance coverage through Aflac.
• Tuition Exchange scholarship program for qualified dependents of eligible full-time employees.
• Discounted pet insurance through ASPCA.
• Student loan forgiveness assistance program (SAVI).
• Employee Assistance Program through Health Advocate.
• Flexible spending health and dependent care accounts.
• Health savings accounts.
• 529 CollegeBound Saver program.
• Paid parental leave.
• Adoption assistance.