Remote Graduate TA — Creative Writing & Pedagogy Mentor

Naropa University; Boulder (CO); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Naropa University in Boulder, CO invites applications for a Graduate Assistant – Jack Kerouac School. This 18% FTE, hourly position supports MFA low-res or res graduate students, assisting in contemplative and creative exercises, feedback, and class discussions while gaining mentorship in teaching philosophy.

Responsibilities include attending online classes, guiding sessions, developing assignments, and coordinating with mentoring faculty; a strong commitment to equity and inclusion is required.

Qualifications

• Minimum Qualifications: Demonstrated advanced creative writing ability.
• Ability to create and maintain a positive team environment and behave professionally with everyone encountered in the course and scope of the job duties.
• Strong interpersonal, collaborative, and professional work skills, meticulous attention to detail, and the initiative to work independently and collaboratively.
• Strong technological skills for online coursework in Canvas.
• Successful completion of JKS pedagogy course or comparable teaching experience.
• Strength of application materials (sample creative and contemplative exercises and assignments).
• Basic understanding of the dynamics of privilege and oppression, and the impact on equity, access, and opportunity in higher education communities.
• Willingness to co-create an inclusive community and participate in related professional development, including openness to feedback and ongoing self-examination.

Responsibilities

• Attend online classes and regular meetings with mentoring faculty.
• Participate in monthly in-service with other GAs in pedagogy collective.
• Comment and provide feedback on student work in a timely fashion.
• Conference with students.
• Develop creative assignments and contemplative exercises.
• Lead class discussions of student work and course readings.

Job description

Naropa University in Boulder, CO invites applications for a Graduate Assistant – Jack Kerouac School. This 18% FTE, hourly position supports MFA low-res or res graduate students, assisting in contemplative and creative exercises, feedback, and class discussions while gaining mentorship in teaching philosophy.

Responsibilities include attending online classes, guiding sessions, developing assignments, and coordinating with mentoring faculty; a strong commitment to equity and inclusion is required.