AY 26-27 Public Affairs Conversation (PACon) Student Teaching Assistant (WS-ST2)

Job Title: Public Affairs Conversation (PACon) Student Teaching Assistant (WS-ST2)

Classification: Student Employee (non-exempt)

Name and Address of Employer: St. Olaf College, 1520 St. Olaf Ave, Northfield, MN 55057

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Department Name: Public Affairs Conversation, Buntrock Institute for Freedom and Community

Unit Number (5 digits): 45427-15419

Length of Position: See Employment Authorization

Contact Person/Supervisor: AAA of Economics/Business

Wage Range: $12.00-13.00/hour

Description of the Position: (Purpose of the Position):

Student Teaching Assistants support courses in the Public Affairs Conversation. Prior participation in the Conversation program is preferred but not required. Preference may also be given to students with strong academic performance and relevant coursework in public affairs, economics, political science, philosophy, or other related fields.

TAs will typically work 2-3 hours per week averaged over the semester, but hours may be lower some weeks and higher during others. This may vary depending on instructor.

Hiring instructors require applicants to supply:

- A Statement of Interest for position

- A transcript

- A résumé

Specific requirements for each TA position will be discussed with those candidates chosen to interview by faculty instructors.

Transferable Skills:

- Mastery in field: grading and tutoring

- Analysis and language skills: providing insightful commentary in grading feedback

- General work/life skill development: delivering assignments in timely manner to instructor

- Leadership/Behavioral: Managing expectations of fellow students and instructor

- Analysis: succinctly breaking down complex concepts into easy-to-understand segments

Duties and Responsibilities:

Assist professor with some or all of the following:

- Grading homework

- Providing tutoring

- Review and proof exams prior to test periods

- Hold a weekly one-hour open study/review session, plus a review session before the midterm and final exams.

- Assist with Moodle quality-control

Qualifications: (Education/Experience/Skills)

Strong academic performance and preparation relevant to the course. Prior participation in the Public Affairs Conversation is preferred but not required. Relevant coursework may include courses in public affairs, economics, political science, philosophy, or related fields. Specific qualifications will be determined by the faculty supervisor for each course.

This job description is for general information purposes. It is not intended to list all duties and responsibilities of the position. This job description is subject to change at any time by St. Olaf College, with or without prior notice.