Teaching Assistant - Korean Studies Center

Fuller Theological Seminary; Pasadena (CA); Remote; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

An established educational institution is seeking a Teaching Assistant for its Korean Studies Center. This role involves supporting faculty in course preparation, grading, and maintaining communication with students. Ideal candidates will have completed relevant courses and possess a doctoral or PhD level of study in Theology, Intercultural Studies, or Psychology. The position offers flexibility with hours and the opportunity to work remotely within the United States, subject to payroll state approval. If you are passionate about education and eager to contribute to a vibrant academic community, this opportunity could be the perfect fit for you.

Qualifications

• Completion of relevant courses at Fuller is required.
• Experience with Canvas LMS is essential for this role.

Responsibilities

• Assist with grading and provide feedback on student assignments.
• Support course preparation and maintain communication structures.

Skills

Time Management

Task Management

Canvas LMS

Theology Knowledge

Intercultural Studies Knowledge

Psychology Knowledge

Education

Doctoral or PhD Level in Theology

Doctoral or PhD Level in Intercultural Studies

Doctoral or PhD Level in Psychology

Tools

Canvas

Job description

SCHOOL OF MISSION & THEOLOGY

KOREAN STUDIES CENTER: DOCTORAL, PH.D. LEVEL

TEACHING ASSISTANT

DEPARTMENT: KOREAN STUDIES CENTER

REPORTS TO: PROGRAM DIRECTOR

HOURS: VARY

STATUS: NON-EXEMPT

BRIEF DESCRIPTION:

Faculty are responsible for the academic supervision of TAs, including the selection of the TA, assigning tasks, and monitoring their work. Korean Studies Center Office (KSC) provides support to TAs such as: completing TA hiring paperwork, conducting TA orientations (KSC program), approving time cards, and working with the Human Resource (HR) and Payroll Offices to ensure stipend checks are issued on a timely basis.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Support course preparation through activities, including Canvas shell preparation
• Assist with grading student assignments (Faculty are responsible for final grading of student work)
• Provide written and verbal feedback on student assignments or activities
• Attend initial class lecture if requested by Faculty (attendance for personal benefit does not qualify; budget does not permit TAs to attend every class session or class sessions in their entirety)
• Keep records for the course as requested by the Faculty member
• Develop or maintain a communication structure that allows the Faculty and class to interact outside of the classroom (includes Canvas)

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS REQUIRED:

• Successful completion of the course or related Fuller courses in a previous quarter
• Doctoral or PhD Level study in Theology, Intercultural Studies, or Psychology
• Experience with Canvas LMS
• Excellent time and task management skills

PAY SCALE:

Wage range the Seminary expects to pay: $18.00 per hour USD

RESIDENCY:

• Must be willing to abide by Fuller Community Standards
• US residency required
• Fully remote work within the United States is subject to payroll state approval by Fuller Theological Seminary

Fuller Theological Seminary is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. To the extent required by law, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status. As a religious institution, Fuller Theological Seminary is permitted and reserves the right to prefer employees or prospective employees for certain positions on the basis of religion.