Academic Assistant - Sociology

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Academic Assistant
- Sociology

Other Academic

LSUA FA - IT
- Distance Education (Teresa B Seymour ))

LSU
- Alexandria

Other Academic

Academic Assistants (AAs) work in college-level courses (either in Moodle or the publisher web site) to ensure prompt feedback and a quality educational experience for students. AAs will assist faculty with facilitating online courses in several ways including: replying to student inquiries via email grading assignments using rubrics discussion forum ratings sending weekly reminders to the class AAs work harmoniously with faculty and supervisors to meet course needs.

Duties within the course may vary. These duties must be performed throughout the course duration. Academic Assistants are not responsible for creating course content or altering the course in any way. AAs are expected to stay up to date on required LSUA training including but not limited to FERPA, Sexual Harassment, Cybersecurity, and Moodle.

Competencies:

None

Master's Degree AND 18 graduate hours in Sociology

September 2, 2026

September 8, 2026

Background Check
- An offer of employment is contingent on a satisfactory pre-employment background check. Benefits - LSUA offers outstanding benefits to eligible employees and their dependents including health, life, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; retirement options; various leave options; paid holidays; wellness benefits; tuition exemption for qualified positions; training and development opportunities; employee discounts; and more! Positions approved to work outside the State of Louisiana shall be employed through Louisiana State University’s partner, next Source Workforce Solutions, for Employer of Record Services including but not limited to employment, benefits, payroll, and tax compliance.

Positions employed through Employer of Record Services will be offered benefits and retirement as applicable through their provider and will not be eligible for State of Louisiana benefits and retirement. Essential Position (Y/N): LSUA is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Questions or concerns can be directed to the LSU Human Resources Management Office at  or emailed hr

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