Teaching Assistant

Teaching Assistant

Job Req ID: 107623

The Doctor of Education Online Program is seeking a Teaching Assistant for assigned online course(s), facilitating communication between and providing course support to students and faculty. Please note, this is a Casual hourly position; It is NOT a full-time opportunity. Preference will be given to a JHU School of Education EDD student who have previously completed the course in which they will be assigned.

Specific Duties & Responsibilities

• Responds to student inquires through TA office hours, synchronous sessions with instructor, or other forms of communication.
• Assists with discussion forums by facilitating and contributing to discussion to promote student engagement.
• Promotes communication between faculty and student by communicating with faculty when there is a problem or concern or need for clarification on course material.
• Provides support for faculty by collecting and reviewing the format of written assignments (such as APA formatting).
• Communicates regularly with the course faculty.

Special Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to work with diverse populations.
• High level of comfort with technology and the online course format.
• Strong knowledge of content area for specific courses.
• Strong knowledge of research methodology, learning sciences, learning theory, or other theories of learning for EdD program.

Minimum Qualifications

• Doctoral Degree or Doctoral Degree in process (at least 21 credits completed).

Classified Title:Teaching Assistant
Role/Level/Range: ACRO37.5/03/CE
Starting Salary Range: $19.25-$26.50-$33.70 HRLY (Commensurate with experience)
Employee group: Casual / On Call
Schedule: Mon-Fri/8hrs
Exempt Status: Non-Exempt
Location: Remote
Department name: 60003332-Educator Preparation Programs
Personnel area: School of Education