Teaching Assistant (Student)

Work Where You Learn: Build Experience, Grow Skills, and Contribute to Your University Community.

This position is available only to enrolled American University students.

Important guidance for current American University employees: American University current employees, including those employed in student positions, must apply through their employee Workday account. If you are a current employee at American University, please log into your employee Workday account and select the Find Jobs report which will take you to our internal career listings. Applying outside of your employee Workday account may cause delays in a hire process.

Department:

Kogod School of Business

Time Type:

Part time

FLSA Status:

Non-Exempt

Job Description:

Summary:

In this position, you will work closely with the professors of KSB-122 (Economic

Analysis for Business Decisions) to provide additional support to students and

assist with grading class assignments and exams. The ideal candidate should have a strong academic background, including coursework in economics, and excellent communication skills.

Essential Functions:

1.) Teaching Assistance

• Assist in the preparation of course materials, including lecture notes,

assignments, and exams.

• Hold "office hours" and exam review sessions to support student learning.
• Provide guidance and support to students on course-related inquiries.

2.) Grading

• Evaluate and grade assignments, exams, and other assessments.
• Provide constructive feedback to students to enhance their understanding and

performance.

• Maintain accurate records of student attendance.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:

• Student.
• Part-time.
• 5 hours per week.

Salary Range:

• $17.95 per hour.

Required Education and Experience:

• Good academic standing with a strong GPA.
• Strong background in economics.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to convey complex concepts in a clear and understandable manner.
• Strong interpersonal skills for interacting with students, faculty, and

staff.

Other Details

• This position is available only to enrolled American University students.

• Please note this job announcement is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

• American University is an E-Verify employer.

• Visit https://www.american.edu/hr/ for additional information about American University employment and benefits.

Current American University Employees

American University current employees (including those employed in student positions) must apply through their employee Workday account. If you are a current employee at American University, please log into Workday and select the Find Jobs report which will take you to our internal career listings.

Contact Us

For more information or assistance with the American University careers site, email theworkline@american.edu.

American University is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution that operates in compliance with applicable laws and regulations. The university does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex (including pregnancy), age, sexual orientation, disability, marital status, personal appearance, gender identity and expression, family responsibilities, political affiliation, source of income, veteran status, an individual's genetic information or any other bases under federal or local laws (collectively "Protected Bases") in its programs and activities.