Instructional Assistants (Part-Time)

Go Huskies; Seattle, Northern (WA, KY); Hybrid; USD 29,000 - 48,000; Part time

Job summary

University of Washington’s Continuum College is seeking part-time Instructional Assistants for non-credit programs. These roles support instructors, answer student questions, monitor engagement, and ensure curriculum continuity across 10-week courses aligned with UW calendars.

Open to current or former Continuum College Extension Lecturers; requires prior UWC2 experience and US-work authorization. Positions are part-time and non-tenure track with on-site or remote elements as needed.

Qualifications

• MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Prior experience as a UWC2 Instructional Assistant or Extension Lecturer.
• Minimum one year of professional experience relevant to the course topics or equivalent.
• Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.
• Ability and desire to successfully work with individuals from various cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds.
• Legal authorization to work and receive compensation in the United States. These positions are not eligible for visa sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Support instructor in facilitating remote class sessions, if relevant (e.g., helping to manage Zoom).
• Serve as the primary responder to student inquiries such as content questions, assignment questions, policies, etc. Use discretion on when to elevate queries to the instructor or the appropriate administrative staff. Timely response is 24 hours for email and discussion board posts and 72 hours to grade assignments.
• Monitor student engagement with the online course materials and with peers, including online discussion forums.
• Check in with students as needed to support their progress in the course.
• Coordinate with the course instructor to ensure curriculum continuity.
• Provide grading support as directed by the instructor.
• Collaborate with program manager, instructor, and the rest of the instructional team to address student course evaluation feedback.
• Work collaboratively with the course instructor, adapting an approach based on feedback and sound pedagogical practices.
• Maintain high standards of professionalism, timeliness, and content relevance for adult students.
• Complete instructor onboarding process, relevant learning technology training, and other training as needed or required.
• Observe FERPA, HIPAA, and other privacy laws and policies.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Oral communication

Written communication

Communication

Job description

University of Washington: Academic Personnel & Faculty: Continuum College: PCE

Location

Seattle, WA

Description

Limited Recruitment: Open to current, and former, Continuum College Extension Lecturers only.

UW Continuum College expands the reach of the University of Washington by delivering educational programs that meet the needs of learners at all phases of their lives. We’re focused on removing obstacles to relevant educational opportunities by addressing geographic, financial, length of commitment, and time constraints, increasing access to knowledge for more people. By looking ahead and experimenting with new approaches, we’re creating new educational opportunities to help people thrive in a world of change.

UW Continuum College (UWC2) has a range of outstanding opportunities for returning part-time instructional assistants in non-credit programs . Instructional assistants serve a key role in our non-credit programs engaging with students, collaborating with the instructor, grading student work, and monitoring student progress.

The pay range for these positions is $21.30 - 35.00 per hour, commensurate with experience and qualifications. Length of assignments and shifts vary depending on specific staffing needs of individual courses and programs.

Continuum College Returning Instructional Assistants…

• Support instructor in facilitating remote class sessions, if relevant (e.g., helping to manage Zoom).
• Serve as the primary responder to student inquiries such as content questions, assignment questions, policies, etc. Use discretion on when to elevate queries to the instructor or the appropriate administrative staff. Timely response is 24 hours for email and discussion board posts and 72 hours to grade assignments.
• Monitor student engagement with the online course materials and with peers, including online discussion forums.
• Check in with students as needed to support their progress in the course.
• Coordinate with the course instructor to ensure curriculum continuity.
• Provide grading support as directed by the instructor.
• Collaborate with program manager, instructor, and the rest of the instructional team to address student course evaluation feedback.
• Work collaboratively with the course instructor, adapting an approach based on feedback and sound pedagogical practices.
• Maintain high standards of professionalism, timeliness, and content relevance for adult students.
• Complete instructor onboarding process, relevant learning technology training, and other training as needed or required.
• Observe FERPA, HIPAA, and other privacy laws and policies.

Continuum College non-credit courses are generally 10 weeks in duration and align with the UW academic quarter calendar. Continuum College offers courses in a variety of formats – see the course webpage to find out about the available formats. Information on UWC² non-credit programs may be found at https://www.pce.uw.edu/program-finder .

UWC2 Extension Lecturers / Instructional Assistants are Academic Staff, not faculty. These are part-time, temporary positions.

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Prior experience as a UWC2 Instructional Assistant or Extension Lecturer.
• Minimum one year of professional experience relevant to the course topics or equivalent.
• Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.
• Ability and desire to successfully work with individuals from various cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds.
• Legal authorization to work and receive compensation in the United States. These positions are not eligible for visa sponsorship.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Prior teaching or mentoring experience, particularly with adult learners.
• Prior experience with online learning.

Benefits Information

The University is committed to providing excellent benefits to our faculty. For a summary of available benefits, please see UWHR benefits information .

The University of Washington is committed to fostering an inclusive, respectful and welcoming community for all. As an equal opportunity employer, the University considers applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship, sex, pregnancy, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, disability, or veteran status consistent with UW Executive Order No. 81 .