Faculty Assistant I - Arts and Sciences, Anthropology

Washington University in St. Louis; Washington (Washington County); On-site; USD 27,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation days & holidays

Health insurance

Tuition assistance for you and family

Metro transit U-Pass

Job summary

Washington University in St. Louis is seeking a student tutor to support anthropology courses both in-person and online as needed. You will assist instructors, tutor students, and help implement strategies to enhance undergraduate learning outcomes.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree and strong time-management and communication skills, with proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint). The position includes a 37.5-hour schedule at the St. Louis campus and offers competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• No prior work experience required.
• Strong time management and communication skills.
• Familiar with Microsoft Office, especially Excel and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Assist instructors in the classroom and online and tutor students.
• Grade exams and papers.
• Conduct review sessions and advise students.
• Support the Department Chair/Director of Undergraduate Studies in improving student learning.

Skills

Oral communication

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

Location

ST. LOUIS, MO 63130

Scheduled Hours

37.5

Position Summary

This position assists instructors in the classroom and online (as needed) and must be available as a tutor for the students of the assigned courses. In addition, this position assists the Department Chair and/or Director of Undergraduate Studies in developing and implementing strategies and practices for improving undergraduate student learning.

Job Description

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

• Assist instructors in the classroom and online (if necessary) and be available to students of the assigned courses as a tutor.
• Have the capability of assisting in classes spanning all three major sub-disciplines of Anthropology.
• Grade exams and papers.
• Conduct review sessions.
• Advise students.

Working Conditions: Job Location/Working Conditions

• Normal office environment

Physical Effort

• Typically sitting at a desk or table

Equipment

• Office equipment

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by the personnel so classified. Management reserves the right to revise or amend duties at any time.

Required Qualifications

Education:

Bachelor's degree

Certifications** /Professional Licenses **:

No specific certification/professional license is required for this position.

Work Experience:

No specific work experience is required for this position.

Skills:

Not Applicable

Driver’s License:

A driver's license is not required for this position.

More About This Job

Required Qualifications

• Good time management.
• Excellent oral communication skills.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office, especially Excel and PowerPoint.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree or Ph.D. in anthropology from a three or four-field department.
• Experience teaching online.
• Experience with Canvas.
• Broad teaching skills in all areas of anthropology.
• One to three years of teaching, or teaching assistance experience, in a college or university, or one-time attendance at the summer teaching assistant orientation hosted by the Teaching Center.

Preferred Qualifications

Education:

No additional education unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.

Certifications** /Professional Licenses **:

No additional certification/professional licenses unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.

Work Experience:

No additional work experience unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.

Skills:

Oral Communications, Time Management

Grade

G07-H

Salary Range

$19.29 - $29.91 / Hourly

The salary range reflects base salaries paid for positions in a given job grade across the University. Individual rates within the range will be determined by factors including one's qualifications and performance, equity with others in the department, market rates for positions within the same grade and department budget.

Questions

For frequently asked questions about the application process, please refer to our External Applicant FAQ.

Accommodation

If you are unable to use our online application system and would like an accommodation, please email [e-mail] or call the dedicated accommodation inquiry number at 314-935-1149 and leave a voicemail with the nature of your request.

All qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and, if requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship.

Pre-Employment Screening

All external candidates receiving an offer for employment will be required to submit to pre-employment screening for this position. The screenings will include criminal background check and, as applicable for the position, other background checks, drug screen, an employment and education or licensure/certification verification, physical examination, certain vaccinations and/or governmental registry checks. All offers are contingent upon successful completion of required screening.

Benefits Statement

Personal

• Up to 22 days of vacation, 10 recognized holidays, and sick time.
• Competitive health insurance packages with priority appointments and lower copays/coinsurance.
• Take advantage of our free Metro transit U-Pass for eligible employees.
• WashU provides eligible employees with a defined contribution (403(b)) Retirement Savings Plan, which combines employee contributions and university contributions starting at 7%.

Wellness

• Wellness challenges, annual health screenings, mental health resources, mindfulness programs and courses, employee assistance program (EAP), financial resources, access to dietitians, and more!

Family

• We offer 4 weeks of caregiver leave to bond with your new child. Family care resources are also available for your continued childcare needs. Need adult care? We've got you covered.
• WashU covers the cost of tuition for you and your family, including dependent undergraduate-level college tuition up to 100% at WashU and 40% elsewhere after seven years with us.

For policies, detailed benefits, and eligibility, please visit: https://hr.wustl.edu/benefits/

EEO Statement

Washington University in St. Louis is committed to the principles and practices of equal employment opportunity. It is the University’s policy to provide equal opportunity and access to persons in all job titles without regard to race, ethnicity, color, national origin, citizenship (where prohibited by federal law), age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.