Inside Higher Ed · 2 weeks ago
Extension Instructor Assistant Pool Business, Data and Innovation Visiting Student Program
Berkeley, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Entry Level
1+ years expUC Berkeley Extension is the continuing education branch of the University of California, Berkeley, inviting applications for a pool of qualified Extension Instructor Assistants to provide teaching assistance to the Business and Innovation Visiting Student Program. The role involves supporting the primary instructor with course preparation, grading, facilitating group work, and providing tutoring to students.
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Responsibilities
Assist Primary Instructor With
Course preparation, including preparing course materials, coordinating student groups, and setting up the course in the learning management system
Grading and providing feedback on student assignments, projects, papers, and examinations
Facilitating group work, activities, or breakout discussions
Monitoring online course activity and the student discussion forum. May answer routine student emails/questions
Provide individual or group tutoring to students
Summarize and escalate complex student questions/issues to primary instructor
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree (or equivalent international degree)
Minimum of one year of experience in related content area
Ability to reliably commute to Berkeley, California, U.S.A. once or twice a week for classes that are 1.5 to 3 hours long during weekdays (Monday through Thursday between 9am-7pm, U.S.A .Pacific Time)
U.S.A. Residency and U.S.A. Work Authorization: All work must be performed in the United States, whether in person or online. For applicants who are not US citizens or permanent residents, a valid US work authorization is required for the duration of employment. Applicants should not expect the department to sponsor a work visa on their behalf
Preferred
Advanced degree in course subject area preferred
2 or more years of professional experience in the course subject
Understanding of the business, innovation, and entrepreneurship environment either through studies or practical work experience (2+ years)
Teaching, training, mentoring or tutoring experience in the course subject
Ability to convey conceptual and complex ideas and information
Ability to support the success of all students through inclusive curriculum, classroom environment, and pedagogy
Effective verbal/written communication and presentation skills (English)
Effective organizational skills with attention to detail
Ability to collaborate with colleagues and work within a team environment
Proficiency in (or willingness to learn) instructional and other technology such as the campus' Learning Management System (Canvas), online video conferencing (Zoom), and Google tools (docs, sheets, slides, shared calendars, email, etc.)
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