Teaching Assistant; KSAS - Post-Baccalaureate Premedical Program

Teaching Assistant

We are seeking a Teaching Assistant who will support the success of the class and students by providing students with additional academic support in a professional manner. The TA assists students in understanding content by using various teaching/tutoring strategies. A teaching Assistant must be available to provide extra assistance to individual students as needed.

• The teaching assistant will assist in grading homework, quizzes, and exams of the online section of course.
• The teaching assistant will also monitor online discussion boards, perform online course communication with students, and assist during synchronous discussions.
• The selected individual will be responsible for preparing the course Blackboard site before the start of the course.
• The Blackboard site will include assignment descriptions and deadlines, grade book calculations, group and class discussion forums, student resources, practice exams, and mid-term course evaluations.
• The position will require the student to outline a teaching module for future online teaching assistants. This module must include documents for preparing new teaching assistants, troubleshooting tips, and information on fostering a productive working relationship with a professor.
• Perform other related duties as requested.

• High School Diploma or graduation equivalent.
• Additional education may substitute for required experience, and additional related experience may substitute for required education beyond a high school diploma/graduation equivalent, to the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula.

• Bachelor's or Master's Degree in a related field strongly preferred.
• Prior teaching experience in the relevant course content area.
• Previous experience supporting instruction in an academic setting (e.g., tutoring, teaching assistant, or classroom support role).
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with faculty, staff, and students in a professional academic environment.
• Familiarity with course-related subject matter and a strong commitment to supporting student learning.

• Differentiated Instruction
  - Awareness
• Educational Assessment
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• Educational Technologies
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• Oral and Written Communication
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• Organizational Skills
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• Student Learning Outcomes
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