Criminal Justice Teaching Assistant – Hands-on Learning

University of Pikeville; Pikeville (KY); On-site; USD 14,000 - 17,000; Part time

Job summary

University of Pikeville is seeking a Teaching Assistant in Criminal Justice to support instruction by preparing course materials, grading, and coordinating with guest speakers for experiential learning such as mock trials and field visits.

The role involves facilitating discussions, providing academic support to students, and maintaining organized records. Must be a current UPIKE student in good standing with a schedule that includes classroom hours.

Qualifications

• Must be a current UPIKE student in good standing.
• Preferred skills include Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Canva, Social Media; attention to detail; active listening; public speaking; written and verbal communication; customer focus; willingness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, organize, and distribute lecture materials, handouts, and online resources.
• Assist in grading exams, quizzes, and assignments while maintaining accurate student records.
• Facilitate small-group discussions and support classroom activities (mock trials, role-playing).
• Provide one-on-one or small-group academic support to students.
• Coordinate logistics with guest speakers, law-enforcement professionals, or community partners.
• Support experiential learning opportunities (mock trials, field visits) and related materials.
• Update the LMS with course resources and announcements.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Public Speaking

Active Listening

Written & Verbal Communication

Customer Focus

Tools

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Canva

Social Media

Job description

University of Pikeville is seeking a Teaching Assistant in Criminal Justice to support instruction by preparing course materials, grading, and coordinating with guest speakers for experiential learning such as mock trials and field visits.

The role involves facilitating discussions, providing academic support to students, and maintaining organized records. Must be a current UPIKE student in good standing with a schedule that includes classroom hours.