Teaching Fellow - Biomedical Sciences Program

Working independently and exercising good judgment and discretion, the Teaching Fellow(TF) works on campus in an academic support role for the University. These roles can rangefrom teaching your own classes, overseeing students, grading academic assignments,scheduling, sending emails, lecturing, etc. The TF works a maximum of 20 hours per week(12m- 1040) throughout their contracted time length.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

1. Work under the direction and supervision of the Dean, Department Chair, or Professor to whom assigned.

2. May take the role as a primary or secondary instructor for undergraduate course( s) in an academic year. Courses will be assigned to the TF at the direction of the Dean or Department Chair.

3. Preparing and developing the course material in all classes that the TF is assigned to, as either a primary or secondary instructor. TF can also use course material given by the guidance of the Dean, Department Chair, or professor.

4. TF will prepare for and lecture·in each course they are assigned to.

5. Be present for all necessary events put on by the department and the Graduate School.

6. Attend all Orientations and training sessions per the direction of the department and The Graduate School.

7. Uphold and follow the Community Standards and respected Honor Code (provided by the Office of Community Life), as well as the Graduate Assistantship Handbook.

8. Create and edit any and all PowerPoint, Excel, or Word documents.

9. Track Attendance using Top-Hat and post in Canvas.

10. Administer/proctor exams: monitor students during exams to avoid talking, laptop browsing, and cheating; answer questions and manage Top-Hat or Canvas technologies.

11. Grade subjective and objective quizzes/tests/exams and written assignments within university specified timeframes.

12. Communicate through email and Canvas with students regarding absences/attendance issues/meetings/any course related questions responding within university specified timeframes.

13. Manage excused absences, doctors' notes, student athletes.

14. At the direction of the Office of Disability Accommodation Support, provi_de any academic accommodations to students by managing tests and assignments for these students with the Testing Center or making modifications to third party tests/Canvas to meet these requirements.

15. Maintain regular business office hours to provide availability and interaction with students either in person or over MS Teams as directed by their supervisor/ chair/ dean.

16. Assist the department with miscellaneous administrative tasks/projects and any other various responsibilities.

17. Strictly adheres to Liberty University policies, representing the University in an exemplary manner.

18. Works effectively as a team member, embracing and fostering LU's mission.

Qualifications, Credentials, and Competencies

1. Master's degree from an accredited college or university preferred.

2. Must be accepted into, or currently enrolled in a doctorate program by the start date. Previous teaching experience preferred.

3. Experience using Microsoft Office.

4. Ability to attain an. understanding of all technical systems that support . the role of being a TF.

5. Must live in the local area in order to report to work on campus.

Time Type

Part time

Location

Lynchburg- In Office

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