Teaching Assistant (ETS) | Temporary

Overview

Emory University is a leading research university that fosters excellence and attracts world-class talent to innovate today and prepare leaders for the future. We welcome candidates who can contribute to the excellence of our academic community.

Job Description

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• This position is for staff (non-students) assisting with general teaching responsibilities.
• Assists faculty with teaching or teaching-related duties.
• May grade or assist with grading exams, projects, or papers; may proctor exams.
• Maintains all supplies needed for classes.
• Meets with students to discuss issues related to the class, as specified by the instructor.
• Maintains records for classes, such as grades, student concerns, and attendance.
• Performs other related duties as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• A Bachelor's degree.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

Teaching Assistant (ETS) | TemporaryKEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Grading homework, quizzes, and exams based on a set answer key.
• Teaching smaller breakout sessions that supplement main lectures, or overseeing hands-on science experiments.
• Holding weekly office hours to answer student questions and explain difficult concepts.
• Setting up equipment for labs, uploading readings to online portals (like Canvas or Blackboard) and taking attendance

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master's degree and successful completion of the course.
• If you are applying for a TA position, you must typically have taken the course (or an equivalent) and earned a grade of B+ or better. (How are you managing this? Are you requiring them to submit transcripts?)

NOTE: This role will be granted the opportunity to work from home regularly but must be able to commute to Emory University on a flexible weekly schedule based upon business needs.  Schedule is based on agreed upon guidelines of department. This role requires residency in the state of GA. Emory reserves the right to change remote work status with notice to employee.

Additional Details

Emory is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law. Emory University does not discriminate in admissions, educational programs, or employment, including recruitment, hiring, promotions, transfers, discipline, terminations, wage and salary administration, benefits, and training. Students, faculty, and staff are assured of participation in university programs and in the use of facilities without such discrimination. Emory University complies with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Era Veteran's Readjustment Assistance Act, and applicable executive orders, federal and state regulations regarding nondiscrimination, equal opportunity, and affirmative action (for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities). Inquiries regarding this policy should be directed to the Emory University Department of Equity and Civil Rights Compliance, 201 Dowman Drive, Administration Building, Atlanta, GA 30322. Telephone: 404-727-9867 (V) | 404-712-2049 (TDD). Emory University is committed to ensuring equal access and providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. To request this document in an alternate format or to seek a reasonable accommodation, please contact the Department of Accessibility Services at accessibility@emory.edu or call 404-727-9877 (Voice) | 404-712-2049 (TDD). We kindly ask that requests be made at least seven business days in advance to allow adequate time for coordination.