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Department:
School of Public Affairs
Time Type:
Part time
FLSA Status:
Non-Exempt
Job Description:
Summary:
The main responsibility of a GOVT 110 teaching assistant is to plan
and lead the Wednesday labs for GOVT 110. Each teaching assistant
is required to be available on Wednesdays from 9:45am- 2:10pm to
facilitate these labs. Students are expected to be prepared to
spend all 4.5 hours in-lab if needed.
You will work closely with the Instructor for GOVT 096 in
consultation with the GOVT-110 professor for the section you are
assigned. The ideal candidate should have a strong academic
background, excellent communication skills, and a passion for
education. Each teaching assistant is required to attend one class
session of GOVT 110 each week or as required by the
professor.
This position is available only to enrolled School of Public
Affairs (SPA) - American University students.
Essential Functions:
- Assist in organizing and coordinating academic events,
seminars, or workshops.
- Conduct tutorials, workshops, or lab sessions to support
student learning.
- Provide guidance and support to students on course-related
inquiries.
- Provide constructive feedback to students to enhance their
understanding and performance.
Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:
- Part-time.
- 7 hours per week.
Salary Range:
- $18.40 - $19.50 per hour.
Required Education and Experience:
- Good academic standing with a strong GPA (3.0 cumulative GPA or
above).
- Must have taken GOVT-110 Politics in the U.S. and have received
at least an "A-" in the course to which they are assigned (or
received explicit approval from the course instructor).
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong interpersonal skills for interacting with students,
faculty, and staff.
- Effective organizational and time management skills.
- Ability to handle multiple tasks and deadlines
simultaneously.
- Have no other TA obligations in other departments.
- We require 1 Letter of Recommendation (LOR) from a current
Department of Government faculty member. An additional LOR may be
submitted from another faculty member from AU.
- Please submit a brief statement (maximum 350 words) explaining
your interest in and qualifications for this position.
- If accepted as a TA, you must register for and take GOVT-096
Seminar for Teaching Assistants, Monday’s 5:30 - 8:00 PM
(zero-credit). The course is tuition-free.
Other Details
- This position is available only to enrolled American
University students.
- Please note this job announcement is not designed to cover or
contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or
responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.
Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time
with or without notice.
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