Instructional Assistants (Part-Time), Professional and Continuing Education - Marketing, Communication & Design
University of Washington
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Posted: 12-Apr-23
Location: Seattle, Washington
Type: Full Time
Salary: Open
Internal Number: 108452
Position Description
The University of Washington (UW) is proud to be one of the nation's 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. We're 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, we're creating new educational opportunities to help people thrive in a world of change.
UW Continuum College (UWC2) has a range of outstanding opportunities for part-time instructional assistants in Professional & Continuing Education (PCE) Marketing, Communication & Design non-credit Certificate programs. Instructional assistants serve in a key role in Certificate programs, engaging with students, collaborating with the instructor, grading student work, and monitoring student progress.
The pay range for these positions is $18.75-35 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 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 and relevant learning technology training.
Observe FERPA, HIPAA, and other privacy laws and policies.
PCE courses are generally 10 weeks in duration and align with the UW academic quarter calendar. PCE offers courses in a variety of formats - see the course webpage to find out about the available formats. Information on PCE Marketing, Communication & Design programs may be found at www.pce.uw.edu/areas-of-study/marketing-communication-design.
UWC2 Extension Lecturers / Instructional Assistants are Academic Staff, not faculty. These are part-time, temporary positions.
Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
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.
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Prior teaching or mentoring experience, particularly with adult learners.
Prior experience with online learning.
Instructions
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
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.
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Prior teaching or mentoring experience, particularly with adult learners.
Prior experience with online learning.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
University of Washington is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, gender identity or expression, age, disability, or protected veteran status.
Benefits Information
A summary of benefits associated with this title/rank can be found at https://hr.uw.edu/benefits/benefits-orientation/benefit-summary-pdfs/. Appointees solely employed and paid directly by a non-UW entity are not UW employees and are not eligible for UW or Washington State employee benefits.
Commitment to Diversity
The University of Washington is committed to building diversity among its faculty, librarian, staff, and student communities, and articulates that commitment in the UW Diversity Blueprint (http://www.washington.edu/diversity/diversity-blueprint/). Additionally, the University's Faculty Code recognizes faculty efforts in research, teaching and/or service that address diversity and equal opportunity as important contributions to a faculty member's academic profile and responsibilities (https://www.washington.edu/admin/rules/policies/FCG/FCCH24.html#2432).
Founded in 1861, the University of Washington is one of the oldest public institutions in the west coast and one of the preeminent research universities in the world. The University of Washington is a multi-campus university comprised of three different campuses: Seattle, Tacoma, and Bothell. The Seattle campus is made up of sixteen schools and colleges that serve students ranging from an undergraduate level to a doctoral level. The university is home to world-class libraries, arts, music, drama, and sports, as well as the highest quality medical care in Washington State and a world-class academic medical center. The teaching and research of the University’s many professional schools provide undergraduate and graduate students the education necessary toward achieving an excellence that will serve the state, the region, and the nation. As part of a large and diverse community, the University of Washington serves more students than any other institution in the Northwest.
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