Job Details
Job Title: Teaching Assistant
Location: USO-TW Building ATL
Regular/Temporary: Temporary
Full/Part Time: Part-Time
Job ID: 284704
About Us
The University System of Georgia (USG) is comprised of 25 higher education institutions as well as the University System Office (USO). Within the USO, our administrative operations are primarily housed in the Trinity Washington Building located in downtown Atlanta. Our Information Technology Services (ITS) division is located in Athens. The University System of Georgia Shared Services Center (SSC) is located in Sandersville. The Georgia Public Library System is located in Atlanta. The Georgia Archives is located in Morrow. The State of Georgia Records Center is located in Austell.
Job Summary
The GFA is looking for Teaching Assistants (TAs) for various craft and graduate courses to assist faculty members and other GFA team members. TAs will need to have the following experience: deep knowledge of film and television production equipment; completed 12 credit hours of GFA coursework; and have at least one GFA instructor recommendation. TAs will support classroom instruction by helping to set up and take down equipment, work with students in the class, and other responsibilities, upon request.
The Teaching Assistant will support one class a semester, typically one day a week from 9AM - 5PM at one of the GFA's training facilities (i.e. Trilith Studios, OFS Studios, etc.). The selected candidates will be subject to a background check from the University System Office.
Responsibilities
- Assist faculty members with classroom instruction, equipment set up, breakdown, and other miscellaneous projects.
- Organize instructional space.
- Provide setup/take down assistance for technology associated with presentations and lectures
- Record lecture given by professor, as requested.
USG Core Values
The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 25 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.
Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.
Conditions of Employment
Offers of employment are subject to federal and state laws, as well as the statutes, rules, and regulations of this organization, and the Bylaws and Policies of the Board of Regents (BOR) of the University System of Georgia (USG). These Bylaws and Policies are available for inspection upon request.
Equal Employment Opportunity
The University System Office is an equal employment, equal access, and equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of the University System Office to recruit, hire, train, and promote persons without regard to an individual's age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or veteran status as required by applicable state and federal laws. For questions or more detailed information regarding this policy, please contact the University System Office Human Resources at 404.962.3242. Individuals requiring disability related accommodations for participation in any event or to obtain print materials in an alternative format, please contact Human Resources.
Background Check
Offers of employment are subject to a background investigation, including criminal records history, to determine eligibility for employment. Additionally, credentials and employment history stated in your application materials are also subject to verification.
For certain positions, a satisfactory credit check, MVR, or other relevant investigations may also be conducted. The University System Office holds the sole discretion in assessing eligibility for employment.
Special Applicant Instructions
Selection plan:
Students who qualify (based on the job summary above) can apply for the position of Teaching Assistant. Each semester, the GFA will conduct interviews with the applicants and identify candidates based on the number of available opportunities for that semester. Note: A student selected and hired for a specific semester must apply and interview again for subsequent semesters.
Organization
Join the esteemed ranks of the University System of Georgia (USG) faculty and staff, where your expertise and passion contribute to one of the largest and most dynamic higher education systems in the United States. As a member of the USG community, you will be among more than 340,000 students enrolled across 25 public institutions, from comprehensive research universities to access-oriented colleges, nurturing the next generation of thinkers, innovators, and leaders.
Each year, the USG proudly confers more than 70,000 degrees across a multitude of disciplines, reflecting our unwavering commitment to academic diversity and lifelong learning. This monumental accomplishment is achieved through the dedication of our world-class faculty and highly skilled staff, whose collaborative efforts foster an environment of excellence and discovery.
The USG's economic footprint totaled more than $17 billion this past fiscal year. This not only bolsters the state's economy but also positions Georgia as a nexus of culture, research, and innovation. Our faculty and staff are at the forefront of this impact, driving forward initiatives that resonate on both a local and global scale.
Join us at the University System of Georgia, where your expertise will shape the future of education and research. To learn more about the career opportunities at any of our USG institutions, or at the System Office, please click below:
- University System Office
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- University of Georgia
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- Valdosta State University
Company info
Website: https://www.usg.edu/georgia-degrees-pay/about-usg/
Telephone: 404-962-3049
Location: 270 Washington Street SW
Atanta
GA
30334
United States
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