Teaching Assistant- ECON
Johns Hopkins SAIS invites applicants for the position of Teaching Assistant - Econ (TA) for the summer 2024 term (June-August). The TA’s goal is to 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. This position will be based in Washington, DC. Work authorization requires that the employee’s location must be within the United States.
Specific Duties & Responsibilities
Teaching Assistants may be asked to
- Attend classroom sessions and record notes from lectures.
- Evaluate student performance, including assignments, papers, and exams.
- Meet with course instructor and assist in determining grading criteria.
- Track and record individual and overall course grades in multiple formats, including but not limited to entering grade results in spreadsheets or on the online learning management system (Canvas).
- Provide and record student grades for Early Warning, Midterm Reporting, and Final Grades according to established deadlines.
- Help maintain course Canvas site, including but not limited to posting assignments, editing and posting notes and/or Power Point slides for student access, and entering grades as assigned.
- Grade and prepare answer keys for problem sets.
- Maintain weekly office hours to communicate in-person/virtually with students as needed.
- Receive and promptly respond to student inquiries regarding grades, assignments, and course material.
- Plan, schedule, and facilitate weekly TA sessions.
- Plan, schedule, and facilitate review sessions for exams.
- Meet regularly with instructor to discuss assignments and classroom issues.
- Perform other duties as assigned by course instructor.
Special Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to work with diverse populations.
- High level of comfort with technology and course format.
- Strong knowledge of content area for specific courses.
- Expertise in one or more of the following content areas: American Foreign Policy Since World War II, Comparative Politics, International Economics I & II (Microeconomics, Macroeconomics, International Trade and International Monetary), Statistics for Data Analysis, Theories of International Relations, Econometrics, Corporate Finance, Development Finance, International Economic Policy.
Minimum Qualifications
- Master's Degree in a related field.
- Some experience as a graduate student in the related area of support.
Preferred Qualifications
- Preference will be given to candidates with prior teaching experience in the relevant course content area.
Classified Title: Teaching Assistant
Job Posting Title (Working Title): Teaching Assistant- ECON
Role/Level/Range: ACRO37.5/03/CE
Starting Salary Range: Min $19.00 - Max $35.00 HRLY ($19.00 HRLY targeted; Commensurate with experience)
Employee group: Casual / On Call
Schedule: Monday-Friday 8:30am - 5:00pm
Exempt Status: Non-Exempt
Location: District of Columbia
Department name: Masters of Int'l Economics and Finance
Personnel area: SAIS