Teaching Assistant I — Social Work (Remote)

Palo Alto University; Palo Alto (CA); Hybrid; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

Palo Alto University in Palo Alto, CA, invites applications for a Teaching Assistant I – SOCW 600 in Human Behavior in the Social Environment. This student worker role supports course coordination, tutoring, and exam proctoring while gaining hands-on experience in social work education.

The position is up to 10 hours per week, pays $20 per hour, and requires current PAU PhD or PsyD students in years 2 or 3. Some in-person work at the immersion residency is required at the start of the quarter.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled PhD or PsyD student in good standing at PAU in 2nd or 3rd year.
• Strong communication, interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Preferred tutoring or teaching experience.

Responsibilities

• Support review and assessment of student assignments.
• Moderate the classroom environment with technical assistance and organize student learning and engagement.
• Facilitate group discussions and activities.
• Provide tutoring and hold office hours.
• Manage Canvas course, creation of Tasks and Assignments.
• Assist with presenting didactics and guest lectures if interested.
• Make course materials accessible.
• Support proctoring exams.
• Create and present teaching materials.
• Carry out duties remotely, with one day in-person at the start of the quarter during immersion residency.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Teaching experience

Education

PhD or PsyD student at PAU

Job description

Palo Alto University in Palo Alto, CA, invites applications for a Teaching Assistant I – SOCW 600 in Human Behavior in the Social Environment. This student worker role supports course coordination, tutoring, and exam proctoring while gaining hands-on experience in social work education.

The position is up to 10 hours per week, pays $20 per hour, and requires current PAU PhD or PsyD students in years 2 or 3. Some in-person work at the immersion residency is required at the start of the quarter.