Teaching Assistant - Online Learning and Curriculum (Office of the Dean) - Graduates - UW School of Public Health

LOCATION: Seattle, WA

CLOSING DATE: July 1, 2021

OPPORTUNITY TYPE: RA/TA

JOB #: 17481

POSTED: June 2, 2021

Description:

Supervising Faculty: Carey Farquhar

Hours: 50% FTE ASE appointment

Start Date: September 16, 2021

End Date: June 15, 2022

Application Deadline: July 1. Priority to applicants who apply by June 18.

Positions available: 1

Position Summary:  The School of Public Health has a TA opportunity available to support faculty in providing remote/asynchronous instruction as needed during the 2021-2022 academic year.

Specific Job Functions: 

  • Support faculty 1:1 in preparing online course content across departments and programs within SPH
  • Provide input on instructional design for remote learning
  • Provide technical support (e.g., breakout rooms, polling, etc.) to multiple faculty
  • Support the technical aspects and troubleshoot problems as they arise, including Canvas websites
  • Facilitate peer to peer sessions
  • Provide training opportunities for students on tech aspects of online learning platforms
  • Provide student support and monitoring for PHI 500 - Public Health Practice, Science, and Knowledge
  • Other support as needed for SPH education/curricular activities
Additional Details:

Skills/Eligibility:

Required Qualifications: Minimum standing of current graduate student in the School of Public Health. Must be enrolled full-time/10 credits during fall, winter, and spring.

Preferred Qualifications: Experience with CANVAS, Zoom, and Panopto; prior teaching assistant or course development experience; technical savviness and troubleshooting experience, excellent interpersonal skills.

Salary: Commensurate with academic eligibility, based on standard Schedule 1 TA/RA/SA salary schedule.

How to Apply:

Application Procedure: To apply for this position, please send a cover letter with your interest in the position and your resume or CV to Carey Farquhar cfarq@uw.edu and Britta Anson brittama@uw.edu.

 

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