Instructional Assistant, Philosophy

uchicago.edu

Chicago, IL, US
Base: $45,000.00 - $62,000.00; bonus/equity: not s...
Conducting weekly discussion sections
Grading assignments and exams
Managing academic technologies
The position involves assisting faculty in delivering undergraduate education by conducting discussion sections for high-enrollment courses like PHIL 20100

Job Summary

  • The position involves assisting faculty in delivering undergraduate education by conducting discussion sections for high-enrollment courses like PHIL 20100.
  • The role includes mentoring a cohort of 7-9 students weekly on research presentations and providing feedback on BA thesis drafts.
  • This is a limited two-year term position offering a salary range of $45,000.00 to $62,000.00 paid over 12 months.

Matching Summary

The position involves assisting faculty in delivering undergraduate education by conducting discussion sections for high-enrollment courses like PHIL 20100.

Salary

Base: $45,000.00 - $62,000.00; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Health, retirement, and paid time off included

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Conducting weekly discussion sections
  • Grading assignments and exams
  • Managing academic technologies
  • Meeting with student cohorts
  • Providing individual student feedback

Nice-to-have

  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Ability to handle multiple concurrent projects
  • Experience teaching formal logic
  • Proficiency in Mac and PC environments
  • Excellent editing and proofreading ability

Key Requirements

  • College or university degree in related field
  • 2-5 years of work experience in related discipline
  • Master's or PhD in philosophy preferred
  • Minimum two years experience as teaching assistant

Work Rights

Not specified

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