Remote MHCI Course Assistant

Opportunity for Health; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); Hybrid; USD 9,600 - 34,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and Life Insurance

Retirement Plans

Job summary

The University of Pennsylvania is seeking Temporary Course Assistants to support online Master of Health Care Innovation (MHCI) courses. CAs provide feedback, grading, and student support, and will engage in synchronous and asynchronous faculty-student interactions.

The role involves 6–8 week course blocks, 7–10 hours per week, and occasional course-development tasks. Remote work throughout the year, contingent on funding.

Qualifications

• Content knowledge in health care, health policy, innovation, or a closely related field.
• The ability and time to provide meaningful and prompt feedback on student work.
• Ability to communicate promptly, professionally, and respectfully via Slack, email, and other tools.
• Willingness to learn and expand pedagogical skills.
• Ability to work remotely, in close coordination with a team.
• Pedagogical experience, proofreading, and experience with Canvas LMS, Excel, and PowerPoint are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide meaningful and timely feedback on assignments and grade using a rubric for up to 20 students.
• Support students via email with quick turnaround.
• Participate in synchronous and asynchronous faculty-student interactions.
• Identify student needs and escalate important issues.
• Provide MEHP Online team feedback on teaching and learning experiences.
• Possibly participate in course development tasks, such as drafting quizzes or reviewing materials.
• Hours vary; average 5–7 hours per week for 1–2 weeks; typical engagements 8 weeks.

Skills

Healthcare knowledge

Feedback skills

Communication

Remote work

Pedagogy

Proofreading

Canvas LMS

Excel

PowerPoint

Tools

Canvas LMS

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

The University of Pennsylvania is seeking Temporary Course Assistants to support online Master of Health Care Innovation (MHCI) courses. CAs provide feedback, grading, and student support, and will engage in synchronous and asynchronous faculty-student interactions.

The role involves 6–8 week course blocks, 7–10 hours per week, and occasional course-development tasks. Remote work throughout the year, contingent on funding.