Grading Assistant

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Work type: Hourly Wage/Part-Time
Senior management: Liberal Arts and Human Sciences
Department: Modern & Classical Languages
Location: Blacksburg, Virginia
Categories: Instructional / Teaching Faculty

Assisting in grading exams, essays, and short written assignments variable hours, likely averaging 5-10 hours per week. Providing clear, constructive feedback based on rubrics. Helping maintain grade records and ensuring timely return of coursework. Commitment to respect the Virginia Tech Honor code and uphold academic integrity

Completion of a bachelor's degree. Strong writing, critical-reading, and analytical skills. Ability to apply grading rubrics consistently and fairly and ability to meet strict deadlines. Excellent attention to detail and organization skills. Skill with using technology such as Microsoft Word and PDF documents.

Background or interest in Classics or related fields. Experience using the Canvas course platform.

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Non-Exempt:
Eligible for overtime

Regular

Hourly pay rate: $20.00 to $22.00

5-10 hours per week

January 15, 2026

The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check.

Dedicated to its motto, Ut Prosim (That I May Serve), Virginia Tech pushes the boundaries of knowledge by taking a hands‑on, transdisciplinary approach to preparing scholars to be leaders and problem‑solvers. A comprehensive land‑grant institution that enhances the quality of life in Virginia and throughout the world, Virginia Tech is an inclusive community dedicated to knowledge, discovery, and creativity. The university offers more than 280 majors to a diverse enrollment of more than 36,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students in eight undergraduate colleges, a school of medicine, a veterinary medicine college, Graduate School, and Honors College.

The university has a significant presence across Virginia, including Blacksburg, the greater Washington, D.C. area, the Health Sciences and Technology Campus in Roanoke, sites in Newport News and Richmond, and numerous extension offices and research institutes. A leading global research institution, Virginia Tech conducts more than $650 million in research annually.

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Advertised:
January 8, 2026
Applications close:
January 15, 2026 Eastern Standard Time