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Job Posting Title:
Core 99 Teaching Assistant (Temporary)
Job Description:
Title of Job: Core 99 Teaching Assistant
POSITION SUMMARY: Core 99 is a transdisciplinary course in critical thinking that serves as the capstone to the Harvey Mudd College Core Curriculum. Core 99 Teaching Assistants are an integral part of the Core 99 instructional team, which includes several instructors from various departments.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Keeping up with course readings, assisting with running course recitation section meetings, grading student assignments
Attending weekly Core 99 instructional team meetings
Other duties as assigned
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Education and Experience:
Some expertise in a field related to climate change and/or transdisciplinary studies, such as STS (science, technology, and society), psychology, political science, economics, GIS, or art
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Software tools such as Google Docs, Microsoft Office, and Gradescope
Use rubrics to grade assignments and exams and provide feedback to students
Lead student discussions in recitations sections
Preferred Qualifications:
Prior experience with the climate change literature in any field; experience with science, technology, and society
Prior experience with writing instruction
Other
Required to possess and maintain a valid California Driver License and a DMV record that meets the requirements set by the College’s insurance carrier.
Ability to maintain confidentiality and privacy of student records.
Remote Work Eligibility:
Category A:
All staff positions, regardless of remote work eligibility, require an initial 30-calendar-day on-campus work period. Based on an evaluation by the supervisor and area Vice President, this position is classified as Category A as defined in the College’s Remote Work Policy , without occasional ad-hoc remote work flexibility. Your position is essential to on-campus operations and requires you to work exclusively on campus
This is a part-time, up to 20 hours per week, position. The days, schedule, and number of hours will vary due to the needs of the department or the College.
All remote work arrangements, including ad-hoc remote work, must be approved by the direct supervisor, area Cabinet member, and Human Resources, and are subject to periodic review based on institutional needs. These arrangements are neither guaranteed nor considered entitlements and may change due to factors such as employee performance, evolving business needs, or changes to the position.
Physical Requirements:
While performing the duties of this job, the staff member is regularly required to sit; stand, use hands and fingers and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms. The individual must regularly lift and/or carry up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Hours:
This is a part-time, up to 20 hours per week, position. The days, schedule, and number of hours will vary due to the needs of the department or the College.
Classification :
This is an non-exempt, part-time, temporary, non-benefits eligible position.
Salary :
$30 an hour
Reports To :
This position reports to the Core Curriculum Director or designated instructor of Core 99
Additional…