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About the Department
Job Summary
The annual work period is 9.5 months, from September 1 through June 15, and the salary is paid over 12 months, from September through August.
Responsibilities
- Assists the instructor of record in an undergraduate course or courses by running weekly review and discussion sections as an accompaniment to the scheduled course; holding regularly scheduled office hours; assessing, evaluating and grading papers, exams, and other assignments; contributing to teaching resources and student materials; managing reserve readings, course websites and other course materials; coordinating and leading discussion sections, setting up equipment, and other logistics; meeting regularly with the instructor of record; attending regularly-scheduled sessions of assigned courses and reading all assigned materials.
- Provides centralized support for undergraduate academics in CEGU, including organization of course listings, program requirements and offerings, and support of program operations and communications.
- Leads workshops on research methods, writing, and field study sessions for undergraduates.
- Manages academic technologies and coordinates technological support for instructor and students in undergraduate courses.
- Serves as a grader for other courses.
- Meets with students to discuss academics, requirements, internships, and programming related to the major and minor program.
- Meets regularly with instructors of record and program directors and coordinators to discuss program goals and curriculum.
- Attends relevant on-campus training sessions on pedagogy, social science research methods, and academic technology.
- Participates regularly in CEGU events, workshops, colloquia, and lectures.
- Interacts with faculty, researchers, and staff for committee work or information.
- Supports communications to students and other audiences.
- Work with small groups of students to help them improve in the subject area and hold office hours to speak individually with students.
- Helps staff to plan and execute events.
- Performs other related work as needed.
Minimum Qualifications
Education:
Minimum requirements include a college or university degree in related field.---
Work Experience:
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Certifications:
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Preferred Qualifications
Education:
- Master’s degree or higher in a relevant social sciences or humanities field.
Experience:
- Teaching assistant or instructor in relevant undergraduate courses.
- Academic administration through internships, student or professional employment.
- Conducting research in related fields.
Preferred Competencies
- Strong verbal and written communication skills including excellent editing/proofreading ability in English.
- Foster an inclusive environment for all students.
- Handle multiple concurrent projects in a competent and professional manner while also managing details and meeting deadlines.
- Work effectively with supervision and as a part of a team, individually, or in concert with other offices and campus partners.
- Work autonomously, taking initiative and without detailed instructions.
- Maintain confidentiality/discretion at all times.
- Handle stressful situations.
- Critical thinking skills.
- Problem solving skills.
- Decision making skills.
- Reasoning skills.
- Attention to detail.
- Creativity.
Working Conditions
- 9.5 month position paid over 12 months.
- Some availability during evenings and weekends.
Application Documents
- Resume/CV (required)
- Cover Letter, which is to include your interest in this position (required)
- References Contact Information (3)(required)
When applying, the document(s) MUST be uploaded via the My Experience page, in the section titled Application Documents of the application.
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Drug Test Required
Health Screen Required
Motor Vehicle Record Inquiry Required
Posting Statement
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Staff Job seekers in need of a reasonable accommodation to complete the application process should call 773-702-5800 or submit a request via Applicant Inquiry Form.
We seek a diverse pool of applicants who wish to join an academic community that places the highest value on rigorous inquiry and encourages a diversity of perspectives, experiences, groups of individuals, and ideas to inform and stimulate intellectual challenge, engagement, and exchange.
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