Faculty Support Specialist

Position Information

Position Title: Faculty Support Specialist

Working Title: Faculty Support Specialist

Position Number: 6088-Temp-Staff

Full-time or Part-time: Full Time

Time Limited Position: Yes

Number of Vacancies: Multiple Vacancies

Department: Temporary Pools

Primary Purpose of the Organization

Faculty support specialists are employed for one or two semesters of an academic year on a part-time basis. Faculty support specialists work with the assigned faculty on activities that support teaching, advising, grading, technical assistance, and similar activities to enhance student learning. In this role, individuals do not teach or have full responsibility for regular assigned courses.

Perform duties which support the academic mission of the department. This may involve supervising computer labs or reference rooms, grading papers, advising students, tutoring, technical support, assisting in the production of instructional materials, Canvas support, and occasionally assisting in classroom assignments.

Essential Duties

• Formal (scheduled) and informal (unscheduled) classroom assistance as needed
• Preparing, grading, and correcting assignments
• Guiding students’ individual work
• Supporting project-based learning practices
• Providing career and academic advice
• Consulting with students outside of class time
• Participating in the development of teaching methods, programs, or course content
• Developing teaching and learning materials
• Creation of resources or programs to support teaching
• Developing study sessions, conducting office hours