Instructional Assistants (Part-Time)
Instructional Assistants (Part-Time)
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Limited Recruitment: Open to current and former Continuum College Extension Lecturers only.
The University of Washington (UW) is proud to be one of the nations premier educational and research institutions. Our people are the most important asset in our pursuit of achieving excellence in education research and community service.
UW Continuum College expands the reach of the University of Washington by delivering educational programs that meet the needs of learners at all phases of their lives. Were focused on removing obstacles to relevant educational opportunities by addressing geographic financial length of commitment and time constraints increasing access to knowledge for more people. As a diverse community that values inclusivity and collaboration we foster a respectful supportive workplace where innovation comes to life. By looking ahead and experimenting with new approaches were creating new educational opportunities to help people thrive in a world of change.
UW Continuum College (UWC2) has a range of outstanding opportunities for returning part-time instructional assistants in non-credit programs. Instructional assistants serve a key role in our non-credit programs engaging with students collaborating with the instructor grading student work and monitoring student progress.
The pay range for these positions is $20.76 - 35.00 per hour commensurate with experience and qualifications. Length of assignments and shifts vary depending on specific staffing needs of individual courses and programs.
Professional and Continuing Education Returning Instructional Assistants
- Support instructor in facilitating remote class sessions if relevant (e.g. helping to manage Zoom).
- Serve as the primary responder to student inquiries such as content questions assignment questions policies etc. Use discretion on when to escalate questions to the instructor or the appropriate administrative staff. Timely response is 24 hours for email and discussion board posts and 72 hours to grade assignments.
- Monitor student engagement with the online course materials and with peers including online discussion forums.
- Check in with students as needed to support their progress in the course.
- Coordinate with the course instructor to ensure curriculum continuity.
- Provide grading support as directed by the instructor.
- Collaborate with program manager instructor and the rest of the instructional team to address student course evaluation feedback.
- Work collaboratively with the course instructor adapting an approach based on feedback and sound pedagogical practices.
- Maintain high standards of professionalism timeliness and content relevance for diverse adult students.
- Complete instructor onboarding process relevant learning technology training and other training as needed or required.
- Observe FERPA HIPAA and other privacy laws and policies.
Continuum College non-credit courses are generally 10 weeks in duration and align with the UW academic quarter calendar. Continuum College offers courses in a variety of formats see the course webpage to find out about the available formats. Information on UWC non-credit programs may be found at Extension Lecturers / Instructional Assistants are Academic Staff not faculty. These are part-time temporary positions.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Prior experience as a UWC2 Instructional Assistant or Extension Lecturer.
- Minimum one year of professional experience relevant to the course topics or equivalent.
- Excellent interpersonal oral and written communication skills.
- Ability and desire to work with individuals from diverse cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds.
- Legal authorization to work and receive compensation in the United States. These positions are not eligible for visa sponsorship.
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Prior teaching or mentoring experience particularly with adult learners.
- Prior experience with online learning.
Employment Type
Part-Time
