Part-Time Instructional Assistant for Online Non-Credit Courses

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’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.