Academic Associate

Nayanta University; Pune District; On-site; INR 350,000 - 520,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Pune is seeking an Academic Associate to assist faculty, manage course materials, and support students in Learning Management Systems. Candidates should hold a Master's degree with a good academic record and possess strong communication skills. The ideal applicant is passionate about learning and has some familiarity with educational technology. This contractual position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to academic excellence in a vibrant learning environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2-3 years of prior experience in a similar role.
• Good academic record.
• Familiar with plagiarism tools and Generative AI detectors.

Responsibilities

• Assist faculty in preparation of class material.
• Manage course module and resolve LMS-related queries.
• Conduct informal tutorials and deliver discussion sessions.
• Evaluate students’ class participation, including recording attendance.
• Assist the faculty with assessments and evaluations.
• Release marks to students post faculty approval and conduct review sessions.
• Act as a liaison between students and faculty and other departments for course queries.
• Assist the Office of Academics in conducting course feedback at the end of the course.
• Conduct informal tutorials/remedial sessions/meetings with students.
• Design and deliver discussion sessions, seminars, and workshops.

Skills

Passionate about learning

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Research-oriented

Familiar with Learning Management Systems

Generative AI detectors familiarity

Education

Master's degree in relevant discipline

Tools

MS Office

Analytic software

Learning Management System (LMS) like Moodle

Job description

Academic Associate

Reports to: Dean of Academics

Experience: Minimum 2-3 years of prior experience in a similar role

Educational Qualifications: Minimum Master's degree in the chosen discipline with a good academic record from a reputed institute/university.

Work Location: Bavdhan, Pune - Maharashtra 411021

Nature of work: Contractual

Job Responsibilities

• Assist the faculty in preparation of class material (e.g., ppt slides, pre-readings, in-class assignments, projects, etc.)
• Upload all course material on the institute's LMS and manage the course module.
• Assist students and faculty with resolving LMS-related queries.
• Evaluate students’ class participation, including recording attendance, as required by the faculty.
• Assist the faculty with assessments and evaluations.
• Release marks to students post faculty approval and conduct review sessions.
• Act as a liaison between the students and the faculty, as well as between the other departments, for all course-related queries and communication.
• Assist the Office of Academics in conducting course feedback at the end of the course.
• Conduct informal tutorials/remedial sessions/meetings with students.
• Design and deliver discussion sessions, seminars, and workshops.

*This is not an exhaustive list and may be supplemented/modified at the discretion of the University.

Skills/Capabilities

• Passionate about learning with an intent to pursue a career in academics
• Good academic record
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Research-oriented, data-driven mindset
• Empathetic and a good listener
• Skilled in MS Office; familiar with analytic software, plagiarism tools, and Generative AI detectors
• Familiar with Learning Management Systems (LMS) such as Moodle, etc.

Application

If you're interested, please fill out the form below: Academic Associates - Expression of interest

NOTE: We are seeking Academic Associates urgently in the areas of Media Studies, Science and Technology, and Critical Writing & Communications.

Please complete the form and share your updated resume at [e-mail].

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