Teaching Assistant - Political Science

Job Details Job Location:
Main Campus - Edmond, OK Position Type:
Student Salary Range: $11.38 - $11.38 Hourly Job Category: OTRS Ineligible

Position Overview

This is a Teaching Assistant (TA) position which will assist faculty members with classes and courses, as well as assist with research and instrument development/assessment. This position may also cover classes or proctor exams.

This position is for the current semester only. Upon successful completion as a TA for the current semester, the student will be reconsidered for a subsequent semester(s).

Hours per Week

10 - 20 hours per week, Monday - Friday, between 8am - 5pm.

Department Specific Job Functions

TA’s assist faculty members in a variety of ways: cover classes or proctor exams; lecture in areas where the student is deemed competent; potentially tutor in classes which are in the student’s discipline; assist faculty with class preparation (i.e., library research, internet searches, and PowerPoint presentations), record keeping, and supervised grading of exams and assignments; assist with group study sessions as needed;

and other duties/responsibilities as deemed necessary or required.

Qualifications/Experience Required

Must be enrolled as a graduate student in the MPA or MA-Political Science degree programs at the time of employment.

Physical Demands

Reasonable accommodation, in accordance with ADA requirements, may be made upon request to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.