Teaching Assistant in Psychology

Utica University; City of Utica (NY); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Utica University is seeking a part-time instructional and organizational support assistant for an undergraduate Psychology course led by a professor with a visual impairment. You may work evening or weekend hours in some semesters, and you are expected to be present for all class periods, meeting the instructor before and after each session.

Ten months minimum, with possible summer add-on. Responsibilities include maintaining attendance, distributing assignments, operating media equipment,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Previous teaching experience preferred.
• Experience with media equipment preferred.
• Training will be provided.

Responsibilities

• Maintain attendance records.
• Distribute and collect assignments.
• Operate media equipment.
• Preview assignments.
• Proctor exams.
• Review ANGEL course records.
• Deliver instructional documents to campus offices.
• Monitor classroom environment and report disturbances.
• Contribute to department plans and goals with supervisor.
• Support department KPIs and achieve targets.

Skills

Reliability

Org. skills

Scheduling flexibility

Oral communication

Written communication

Media equipment experience

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

ANGEL LMS

Job description

About Utica University:

Located in the heart of Central New York, Utica University is acomprehensive, independent, private institution founded in 1946 asUtica College. We offer many of the advantages of a largeuniversity, such as undergraduate and graduate degree options,excellent academic programs, and outstanding faculty, but with anintimacy and a high degree of personal attention more closelyassociated with smaller private institutions.

We empower learners to achieve their career and life goals throughpersonally enriching experiences and outstanding educationalpathways.

At Utica University, we are committed to creating a working andlearning environment where all people feel supported.

Following our institutional values, we work to support diverseperspectives, backgrounds, and experiences in an equitable,respectful, and inclusive environment, while promoting freedom ofexpression and encouraging civil discourse.

Job Description:

Position Summary:

Provide instructional and organizational support in undergraduatePsychology courses for a professor with a visual impairment. Mayhave to work evening or weekend hours in some semesters. Theassistant is expected to be present during all scheduled classperiods and to meet with the instructor 15 minutes before and aftereach scheduled class. Minimally, this is a half-time position forten months. Summer work is possible as an add-on.

Responsibilities:

• Maintaining attendance records
• Distributing and collecting assignments
• Operating media equipment
• Previewing assignments
• Proctoring exams
• Reviewing records in the ANGEL online course system
• Delivering instructional documents to campus offices
• Monitoring the classroom environment for potential disruptionsand immediately reporting these disturbances to the instructor
• Takes an active role in the development of the department'sstrategic and operational plans as required by departmentleadership. Works closely with department supervisor to develop andimplement operational goals that support departmental success.
• Responsible for working with supervisor and other team membersto achieve successful results on all established individual anddepartmental goals and key performance indicators.

Requirements:

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree required
• Training will be provided, but previous teaching experience ispreferred
• Experience with media equipment preferred

Skills/Abilities:

• Must be reliable
• Must have strong organizational skills
• Should be flexible in availability to accommodate the classroomschedule
• show a strong commitment to diversity and working withstudents
• must possess excellent oral and written communicationskills
• Must have knowledge of computer database software,spreadsheets, and word processing (preferably Excel and Word)

Additional Information:

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position

EEO Statement

Utica University is committed to equal opportunity and creating awelcoming work environment for all employees. All qualifiedapplicants will receive consideration for employment without regardto veteran status, disability, citizenship status, domesticviolence victim status, or protected status under applicable local,state, or federal law.

Commitment to Supporting and Hiring Veterans

Utica University is a comprehensive, independent, privateinstitution founded in 1946 to offer options for higher educationstudy to veterans returning from the Second World War. More thanseventy years since veterans returned from WWII, this tradition ofserving veterans is still held in high regard here at UticaUniversity, and we are proud to welcome veterans as students and asvalued members of our faculty and professional staff.