Temp Core 99 Teaching Assistant (Climate/STS)

Claremont Colleges, Inc.; Claremont (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 49,000; Part time

Job summary

Harvey Mudd College seeks a Core 99 Teaching Assistant (Temporary) to support the capstone Core 99 course on campus in a part-time role (up to 20 hours/week). You will keep up with readings, help run recitation meetings, and grade assignments using rubrics, providing timely feedback.

The ideal candidate has some expertise in climate-change related or transdisciplinary studies (STS, psychology, political science, economics, GIS, or art) and can collaborate with instructors.

Qualifications

• Some expertise in a field related to climate change and/or transdisciplinary studies, such as STS (science, technology, and society), psychology, political science, economics, GIS, or art.
• Knowledge, skills, and abilities include using Google Docs, Microsoft Office, and Gradescope.
• Ability to lead student discussions in recitations and apply rubrics to grading.

Responsibilities

• Keep up with course readings and assist with running recitation section meetings.
• Grade student assignments using rubrics and provide feedback to students.
• Attend weekly Core 99 instructional team meetings and perform other duties as assigned.
• Support on-campus operations for Core 99 under supervision.

Skills

Google Docs

Microsoft Office

Gradescope

Lead discussions

Education

Climate change field expertise

Tools

Gradescope

Job description

Harvey Mudd College seeks a Core 99 Teaching Assistant (Temporary) to support the capstone Core 99 course on campus in a part-time role (up to 20 hours/week). You will keep up with readings, help run recitation meetings, and grade assignments using rubrics, providing timely feedback.

The ideal candidate has some expertise in climate-change related or transdisciplinary studies (STS, psychology, political science, economics, GIS, or art) and can collaborate with instructors.