Graduate Teaching Assistant: Psychology

Brenau University; Gainesville (GA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Brenau University in Gainesville, GA seeks graduate teaching assistants for the Psychology Department to support coursework and labs. Under supervision, you will assist in teaching, grading, and student inquiries while developing course materials and syllabi.

Applicants must be enrolled in Brenau's Master’s Program in Clinical Counseling Psychology and have completed at least 18 graduate semester hours within the program. This is a part-time on-site role with flexible hours.

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled in Brenau's Master’s Program in Clinical Counseling Psychology.
• Must have completed at least 18 graduate semester hours in the Master’s Program in Clinical Counseling Psychology.

Responsibilities

• Teach or assist in teaching a course and/or lab under supervision.
• Develop, update, or modify course syllabus with the direct supervisor.
• Complete training with supervisor to prepare for teaching the course/lab.
• Maintain materials and grading throughout the semester for assignments.
• Meet regularly with supervisor for supervision and ongoing training.
• Participate in periodic evaluations and adjust as needed.
• Perform other teaching-related duties as assigned.

Skills

Teaching support

Grading

Course preparation

Student assistance

Education

Master's Program in Clinical Counseling Psychology

18 graduate semester hours in Clinical Counseling Psychology

Job description

HIRING PROCESS

All submitted application materials are forwarded to the appropriate department for review. Hiring recommendations are made at the departmental level. Department representatives will contact candidates directly if an interview is scheduled or if further information is required. The information provided in each job listing below is the extent of what is available to interested candidates. No additional information is available.

Brenau only accepts applications/resumes for advertised positions.

PRE-EMPLOYMENT SCREENINGS

Brenau University will conduct criminal background checks on all persons being considered for initial employment. In some circumstances, an FBI fingerprint report may be necessary to satisfy the requirement. Once employed, employees must hold and continue to maintain a favorable criminal history background. Random background checks are performed. Credit checks may be performed on candidates/employees who are selected for a position that regularly engages in handling credit cards or other company monies. A Motor Vehicle Report (MVR) may be performed during the hiring process, or as part of a random check. MVR checks are required to meet insurance requirements for those employees operating a university vehicle or participating in any driving activity on behalf of Brenau University, (including operating a golf cart, rented vehicle or one's personal vehicle). Employees who travel must be at least 25 years of age, have a valid Georgia driver's license, and good driving record. All employees who operate university vehicles, who are employed in a sensitive position, or who travel regularly as part of their job responsibilities may be subject to post-hire drug screening and random drug-screening. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug screening.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY

Brenau practices and believes in equal opportunity for all students, employees and job applicants. We do not discriminate on the bases of age, race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, military service, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law or ordinance. These protections extend to all conditions and privileges of employment, including, without limitation, to recruitment, hiring, compensation, benefits, transfers, promotions, discipline, and termination.

DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE

Brenau University is a drug-free workplace as certified by the Georgia Workers Compensation Board. - View Policy

Brenau's Psychology Department is seeking graduate teaching assistants.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Under the direction of a direct supervising faculty member, teach or assist in teaching a course and/or lab.
• Work with direct supervisor to develop, update, or modify course syllabus.
• Complete training with direct supervisor to prepare for teaching the course/lab.
• Throughout the semester, keep up with materials and grading of assignments along with other teaching-related tasks assigned by direct supervisor.
• Meet regularly with direct supervisor for ongoing supervision and complete ongoing training as assigned by supervisor.
• Participate in periodic evaluations by supervisor and make adjustments as needed.
• Other teaching-related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled in the Master's Program in Clinical Counseling Psychology at Brenau.
• Must have completed at least 18 graduate semester hours in the Master's Program in Clinical Counseling Psychology at Brenau.

Environmental and Working Conditions

Normal environment found in an office and/or educational setting. Some exposure to outdoors and varying weather conditions may be required.

Physical Demands and Aptitudes

Some lifting and or carrying objects weighing 10lbs + may be required. This position requires repetitive usage of arms, legs, eyes to include sitting to a significant degree.

Work Hours

Hours are to meet the needs of the department.

Background Check

This position requires that you hold and continue to maintain a clean criminal history background.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We Practice and Believe in Equal Opportunity for All.

Drug-Free Workplace

Brenau University is a drug-free workplace as certified by the Georgia Workers Compensation Board.

Home Campus Designation

This position is based in Gainesville, GA.

Licensure Requirements

If the position you are applying for necessitates that you hold a professional degree, license, or certification, then proof of such professional degree, license, or certification must be provided in addition to this application for Brenau University to consider your application for employment. Failure to provide proof of professional degree, license, or certification when applicable may result in rejection of an application.

All positions will be filled pending budgetary review.