UU Student - Instruction

Utah; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

University of Utah is seeking a teaching assistant to support course instruction by assisting with grading and providing feedback to students while maintaining confidentiality.

You will respond to student emails, coordinate with the instructor on student progress, and help foster a positive learning environment. This role is limited to students with a Federal Work-Study Award for the current year.

Qualifications

• Federal Work-Study Award required for the current year.
• Criminal background check and/or drug screen may be required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with grading assignments in a timely and consistent manner.
• Respond to student emails to provide feedback on graded assignments.
• Communicate with the instructor about student progress.
• Help maintain a positive and productive learning environment.

Skills

Grading support

Job description

Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time)

Job Summary

The teaching assistant will support course instruction by assisting with grading assignments in a timely and consistent manner while maintaining student confidentiality. Responsibilities also include responding to student emails to provide feedback on assignments graded, communicating with the instructor about student progress, and helping ensure a positive and productive learning environment.

Minimum Qualifications

This job posting is only available to University of Utah students who have been awarded a Federal Work-Study Award for the current year. Please login to CIS and go to the Finance/Financial Aid section to view your Financial Aid Status. If you have not received a Federal Work-Study Award, then do not complete and submit this application. Before hire, this employer will confirm that you have received a Federal Work-Study Award for the current year.

Additional Information

The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems ("URS"). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at [phone] for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS’ post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at [phone] or [phone] or University Human Resource Management at [phone] if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.

This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.

The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education.

Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.

Consistent with state and federal law, the University of Utah does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran’s status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both.

To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability or if you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity and Title IX (OEO). More information, including the Director/Title IX Coordinator’s office address, electronic mail address, and telephone number can be located at the: University of Utah Non-Discrimination page .

Online reports may be submitted at https://oeo.utah.edu

https://publicsafety.utah.edu/safetyreport/

This report includes statistics about criminal offenses, hate crimes, arrests and referrals for disciplinary action, and Violence Against Women Act offenses. They also provide information about safety and security-related services offered by the University of Utah. A paper copy can be obtained by request at the Department of Public Safety located at 1658 East 500 South.

Posting Specific Questions

• * Have you been awarded and have you accepted a Federal Work-Study Award for the current year? If no, do not submit this application.
  • No
  • Yes
• * Have you read and do you agree to follow the Work-Study Information and Policy as stated on the Financial Aid and Scholarships website?
  • Yes
  • No

Required Documents

• Resume

Optional Documents

• Cover Letter
• Historical Only – Do Not Use – See Description for More Information – Appropriate discharge document (such as DD-2214) – Veteran Only
• Historical Only – Do Not Use – See Document Description for More Information – Addendum to the University of Utah – Veteran Only

University Human Resource Management

250 East 200 South, Suite 125 Salt Lake City, UT 84111

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