Instructional Assistant, Pozen Family Center for Human RightsAA - JR27358-3800 - The University of Chicago
Chicago, IL
About the Job
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College Pozen Family Center for Human Rights
About the Department
Pozen Family Center for Human Rights
Job Summary
The Pozen Center seeks an Instructional Assistant to support the Human
Rights Major program. The Instructional Assistant's role comprises a
set of responsibilities designed to address the majors' curricular
needs and may differ each quarter.
The Instructional Assistant will assist human rights faculty with
delivering course material, coordinating and leading discussion
sections, and provide academic support to students. Responsibilities
include the following: grading assignments, offering constructive
feedback, and contributing to the overall learning environment. This
position offers a unique opportunity to immerse oneself in the dynamic
field of human rights education and foster meaningful connections within
the University community.
This position provides instructional support to teachers in one or more
subjects while expanding individual knowledge and acquiring higher-level
knowledge and skills. Assists the teachers by providing individual
instruction, counseling, and other academic services with a moderate
level of guidance and direction. Assesses and documents student
progress. Prepares lesson plans, course outlines and assignments.
We are seeking a candidate with a strong academic background in human
rights or a related field. A passion for human rights and commitment to
student learning are essential. and genuine passion for human rights.
Ideal candidates possess a broad understanding of human rights with
knowledge spanning areas such as law, social sciences, and the
humanities, and be able to engage critically with complex human rights
issues.
Responsibilities
- Assists the instructor of record in delivering various human rights
courses, including international human rights law and practice,
health and human rights, and human rights: philosophical
foundations.
- Provides instructional support for nine courses spread across three
quarters.
- Holds regular office hours to provide academic guidance and support
to students.
- Reviews and provides feedback on papers, exams, and other
assignments, and make recommendations for grades on individual
assignments.
- Contributes to the development of teaching resources and student
materials.
- Coordinates discussion sections, sets up equipment, manages reserve
readings, and handles other logistical aspects.
- Maintains regular communication and meets with the instructor of
record to discuss course progress and coordination.
- Attends all assigned course sessions and completes assigned
readings.
- Whenever possible, handles multiple sections of a single course to
ensure consistency in instruction.
- Assists in the planning and execution of events related to the Human
Rights major.
- Meets with students to discuss academic matters and provides
guidance on programs and opportunities within the Human Rights
Major.
- Attends relevant on-campus training sessions focused on pedagogy and
academic technology.
- Attends larger meetings and facilitates weekly discussion sections
as supplementary sessions to the scheduled course.
- Attends Pozen Family Center staff and board meetings to actively
participate in the Center's activities.
- Serves on committees related to the Human Rights major as assigned.
- Assists teachers with all aspects of the academic program. Instructs
and provides counseling to students as well as giving them feedback.
- Work with small groups of students to help them improve in the
subject area and hold office hours to speak individually with
students
- Performs other relate work as needed.
Minimum Qualifications
Education:
Minimum requirements include a college or university degree in related
field.
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Work Experience:
Minimum requirements include knowledge and skills developed through 2-5
years of work experience in a related job discipline.
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Certifications:
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Preferred Qualifications
Education:
- Master's degree or higher in a relevant social sciences or
humanities field.
Experience:
- Teaching assistant or instructor in relevant undergraduate courses.
- Conducting research in related fields.
Preferred Competencies
Strong verbal and written communication skills, including excellent
editing/proofreading ability in English.
Foster an inclusive environment for all students.
Handle multiple concurrent projects in a competent and professional
manner while also managing details and meeting deadlines.
Work effectively with supervision and as a part of a team, individually
or in concert with other offices and campus partners.
Work autonomously, taking initiative and without detaile
information, please see:
https://illinoisjoblink.illinois.gov/jobs/12238199 Department
College Pozen Family Center for Human Rights
About the Department
Pozen Family Center for Human Rights
Job Summary
The Pozen Center seeks an Instructional Assistant to support the Human
Rights Major program. The Instructional Assistant's role comprises a
set of responsibilities designed to address the majors' curricular
needs and may differ each quarter.
The Instructional Assistant will assist human rights faculty with
delivering course material, coordinating and leading discussion
sections, and provide academic support to students. Responsibilities
include the following: grading assignments, offering constructive
feedback, and contributing to the overall learning environment. This
position offers a unique opportunity to immerse oneself in the dynamic
field of human rights education and foster meaningful connections within
the University community.
This position provides instructional support to teachers in one or more
subjects while expanding individual knowledge and acquiring higher-level
knowledge and skills. Assists the teachers by providing individual
instruction, counseling, and other academic services with a moderate
level of guidance and direction. Assesses and documents student
progress. Prepares lesson plans, course outlines and assignments.
We are seeking a candidate with a strong academic background in human
rights or a related field. A passion for human rights and commitment to
student learning are essential. and genuine passion for human rights.
Ideal candidates possess a broad understanding of human rights with
knowledge spanning areas such as law, social sciences, and the
humanities, and be able to engage critically with complex human rights
issues.
Responsibilities
- Assists the instructor of record in delivering various human rights
courses, including international human rights law and practice,
health and human rights, and human rights: philosophical
foundations.
- Provides instructional support for nine courses spread across three
quarters.
- Holds regular office hours to provide academic guidance and support
to students.
- Reviews and provides feedback on papers, exams, and other
assignments, and make recommendations for grades on individual
assignments.
- Contributes to the development of teaching resources and student
materials.
- Coordinates discussion sections, sets up equipment, manages reserve
readings, and handles other logistical aspects.
- Maintains regular communication and meets with the instructor of
record to discuss course progress and coordination.
- Attends all assigned course sessions and completes assigned
readings.
- Whenever possible, handles multiple sections of a single course to
ensure consistency in instruction.
- Assists in the planning and execution of events related to the Human
Rights major.
- Meets with students to discuss academic matters and provides
guidance on programs and opportunities within the Human Rights
Major.
- Attends relevant on-campus training sessions focused on pedagogy and
academic technology.
- Attends larger meetings and facilitates weekly discussion sections
as supplementary sessions to the scheduled course.
- Attends Pozen Family Center staff and board meetings to actively
participate in the Center's activities.
- Serves on committees related to the Human Rights major as assigned.
- Assists teachers with all aspects of the academic program. Instructs
and provides counseling to students as well as giving them feedback.
- Work with small groups of students to help them improve in the
subject area and hold office hours to speak individually with
students
- Performs other relate work as needed.
Minimum Qualifications
Education:
Minimum requirements include a college or university degree in related
field.
---
Work Experience:
Minimum requirements include knowledge and skills developed through 2-5
years of work experience in a related job discipline.
---
Certifications:
---
Preferred Qualifications
Education:
- Master's degree or higher in a relevant social sciences or
humanities field.
Experience:
- Teaching assistant or instructor in relevant undergraduate courses.
- Conducting research in related fields.
Preferred Competencies
Strong verbal and written communication skills, including excellent
editing/proofreading ability in English.
Foster an inclusive environment for all students.
Handle multiple concurrent projects in a competent and professional
manner while also managing details and meeting deadlines.
Work effectively with supervision and as a part of a team, individually
or in concert with other offices and campus partners.
Work autonomously, taking initiative and without detaile
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