Instructional Assistant - Political Science
- Employer
- The University of Chicago
- Location
- Illinois, United States
- Salary
- Competitive Salary
- Date posted
- Aug 12, 2021
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- Position Type
- Faculty Positions, Social & Behavioral Sciences, Political Science & International Relations
- Employment Level
- Non-Tenured Track
- Employment Type
- Full Time
About the Unit: The University of Chicago’s undergraduate program in political science offers over 40 courses per year and is home to over 300 majors. Students study governments, public policies, political processes, political behaviors, and ideas about governments and politics through both humanistic and scientific perspectives, using a variety of methodological approaches. The program serves students majoring in political science and contributes to liberal education at the university by introducing students to concepts, methods, and knowledge that help them understand and judge politics within and among nations.
Job Summary: The Instructional Assistant
assists faculty, other teaching personnel, and program
administrations in their work delivering undergraduate education in
the political science major and related programs. The Instructional
Assistant 's role comprises a set of responsibilities designed to
address the majors’ curricular needs and may differ each quarter.
The role focuses on supporting instruction as a teaching assistant
in specific for-credit political science courses or course
sequences. Additional duties include assisting undergraduate
students in social sciences lab or workshop settings, advising and
mentoring undergraduates conducting independent research, grading
assignments and exams, and supporting instructors’ use of academic
technologies. The Instructional Assistant has experience completing
research and academic work in political science or a related field
and is equipped to support undergraduate instruction in capacities
that range from substantive, pedagogical, methodological,
technological, to administrative. The role will be a combination of
the responsibilities listed below, and the specific allocation of
duties may differ each quarter.
This position is for a limited, two-year term. 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:
Minimum Qualifications:
Education: Minimum requirements include a college or university degree in related field.
Work Experience: Minimum requirements include knowledge and skills developed through 2-5 years of work experience in a related job discipline.
Preferred Qualifications:
Education: Master's degree in political science or related field, doctorate in political science or related field.
Experience: Background as a teaching assistant or instructor in undergraduate political science courses, working knowledge conducting research in political science or 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 that includes your interest in this position (required)
- References Contact Information (3)(required)
The University of Chicago is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity/Disabled/Veterans Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, status as an individual with a disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or other protected classes under the law. For additional information please see the University's Notice of Nondiscrimination. 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. All offers of employment are contingent upon a background check that includes a review of conviction history. A conviction does not automatically preclude University employment. Rather, the University considers conviction information on a case-by-case basis and assesses the nature of the offense, the circumstances surrounding it, the proximity in time of the conviction, and its relevance to the position. The University of Chicago's Annual Security & Fire Safety Report (Report) provides information about University offices and programs that provide safety support, crime and fire statistics, emergency response and communications plans, and other policies and information. The Report can be accessed online at: http://securityreport.uchicago.edu. Paper copies of the Report are available, upon request, from the University of Chicago Police Department, 850 E. 61st Street, Chicago, IL 60637.
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