Teaching Assistant - School of Mission & Theology at FULLER THEOLOGICAL Pasadena, CA

FULLER THEOLOGICAL; Pasadena (CA); Remote; USD 24,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

Fuller Theological Seminary is seeking a Masters Level Teaching Assistant in the School of Mission & Theology to support the Teaching & Learning Office. The TA will assist with course prep, grading, and feedback, while maintaining records and facilitating communication with students via Canvas.

The position offers non-exempt hours and potential full remote work within the United States, with pay scaled per hour based on location and market rates.

Qualifications

• Masters level study in Theology, Intercultural Studies, or Psychology.
• Experience with Canvas LMS.
• Excellent time and task management skills.

Responsibilities

• Support course preparation through activities, including Canvas shell preparation.
• Assist with grading student assignments (Faculty final grading).
• Provide written and verbal feedback on student work.
• Attend initial, class lecture if requested by Faculty.
• Keep records for the course as requested by the Faculty.
• Develop or maintain a communication structure that allows interaction outside of the classroom (Canvas).

Skills

Canvas LMS

Time management

Graduate-level study

TA supervision experience

Education

Masters in Theology or related field

Tools

Canvas LMS

Job description

SCHOOL OF MISSION & THEOLOGY

MASTERS LEVEL TEACHING ASSISTANT

DEPARTMENT: TEACHING & LEARNING

REPORTS TO: INSTRUCTIONAL SUPPORT MANAGER

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. The Teaching & Learning Office (T&L) provides support to TAs such as: completing TA hiring paperwork, conducting TA orientations, 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, includes 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
• Masters 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: $17.50 - $19.00 per hour USD. Actual pay is determined by the candidate's geographic location and local market rates.

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.