Instructional Assistant - Psychology
- Employer
- The University of Chicago
- Location
- Illinois, United States
- Salary
- Competitive Salary
- Date posted
- Aug 13, 2021
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- Position Type
- Faculty Positions, Social & Behavioral Sciences, Other Social & Behavioral Sciences, Psychology
- Employment Level
- Non-Tenured Track
- Employment Type
- Full Time
About the Unit: The undergraduate psychology major is designed to acquaint students with the research methods psychologists use and to provide a foundation of core knowledge covering the major areas of psychology. This broad foundation allows students to pursue a more advanced understanding of subfields related to their own particular interests and goals for the major. The program may serve as preparation for graduate work in psychology or related fields (e.g., neuroscience, education), as well as for students interested in careers in social work, public policy, business, or medicine. Students are encouraged to become actively engaged in research in the department and should consult with the director of undergraduate research about their interests as early as possible.
Job Summary: The Instructional Assistant
assists faculty, other teaching personnel, and program
administrations in their work delivering undergraduate education in
the psychology major and related programs. The Instructional
Assistant's role comprises a set of responsibilities designed to
address the majors’s curricular needs and may differ each quarter.
The role focuses on supporting instruction as a teaching assistant
in specific for-credit psychology 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 psychology 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 psychology or related field, PhD in psychology or related field.
Experience: Background as a teaching assistant or instructor in undergraduate psychology courses, working knowledge conducting research in psychology 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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