Core 99 Teaching Assistant (Temporary)

Harvey Mudd College; Claremont (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 49,000; Part time

Job summary

Harvey Mudd College invites applications for a Core 99 Teaching Assistant (Temporary).

The TA will support a transdisciplinary capstone course by assisting with recitation sessions, grading, and course logistics under the Core Curriculum team.

The position is part-time (up to 20 hours per week) with pay at $30 per hour, on campus in Claremont, California. Successful candidates will have familiarity with climate-change related topics and experience using common academic software.

Qualifications

• Experience assisting in college-level courses or tutoring
• Familiarity with climate change-related topics and transdisciplinary studies
• Ability to work with diverse student groups and provide constructive feedback

Responsibilities

• Assist with running Core 99 recitation sections and grading
• Attend weekly Core 99 instructional team meetings
• Support instructors with course logistics and student communication
• Perform other duties as assigned by Core Curriculum team

Skills

Lead student discussions

Rubrics & feedback

Academic support

Education

Background in climate change studies or STS

Tools

Google Docs

Microsoft Office

Gradescope

Job description

Core 99 Teaching Assistant (Temporary)

Job Description:

Core 99 is a transdisciplinary course in critical thinking that serves as the capstone to the Harvey Mudd College Core Curriculum. Core 99 Teaching Assistants are an integral part of the Core 99 instructional team, which includes several instructors from various departments.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Keeping up with course readings, assisting with running course recitation section meetings, grading student assignments
• Attending weekly Core 99 instructional team meetings
• Other duties as assigned

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience:

• Some expertise in a field related to climate change and/or transdisciplinary studies, such as STS (science, technology, and society), psychology, political science, economics, GIS, or art

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Software tools such as Google Docs, Microsoft Office, and Gradescope
• Use rubrics to grade assignments and exams and provide feedback to students
• Lead student discussions in recitations sections

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior experience with the climate change literature in any field; experience with science, technology, and society
• Prior experience with writing instruction

Other

• Required to possess and maintain a valid California Driver License and a DMV record that meets the requirements set by the College’s insurance carrier.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and privacy of student records.

Remote Work Eligibility:

Category A:

All staff positions, regardless of remote work eligibility, require an initial 30-calendar-day on-campus work period. Based on an evaluation by the supervisor and area Vice President, this position is classified as Category A as defined in the College’s Remote Work Policy, without occasional ad-hoc remote work flexibility. Your position is essential to on-campus operations and requires you to work exclusively on campus

This is a part-time, up to 20 hours per week, position. The days, schedule, and number of hours will vary due to the needs of the department or the College.

All remote work arrangements, including ad-hoc remote work, must be approved by the direct supervisor, area Cabinet member, and Human Resources, and are subject to periodic review based on institutional needs. These arrangements are neither guaranteed nor considered entitlements and may change due to factors such as employee performance, evolving business needs, or changes to the position.

Physical Requirements:

While performing the duties of this job, the staff member is regularly required to sit; stand, use hands and fingers and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms. The individual must regularly lift and/or carry up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Hours:

This is a part-time, up to 20 hours per week, position. The days, schedule, and number of hours will vary due to the needs of the department or the College.

Classification

This is an non-exempt, part-time, temporary, non-benefits eligible position.

Salary

$30 an hour

Reports To

This position reports to the Core Curriculum Director or designated instructor of Core 99

Additional Information:

This job description defines the essential job duties of the position. Harvey Mudd College expects that employees hired for this position can perform the essential functions of the job without imposing risk of substantial harm to the health or safety of themselves or others. It may also include marginal functions, generally defined within Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act.

Regular employment at the College is for no specified period; conditions and status of employment (hours, pay, title, duties, etc.) are subject to change at any time. Employment is at-will and employees, and likewise the College, are free to end the employment relationship at any time, for any reason, with or without notice or cause, unless otherwise prohibited by law.

Harvey Mudd College is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will be given consideration for employment without regard to age, race, gender, national origin, sexual orientation, protected veteran’s status, disability, or any other characteristics protected by applicable law.