Teaching Assistant I - SOCW 605

Department: Social Work Status (Hours per week): Up to 10 hours/week Start and end dates: 3/30/2026 to 6/22/2026 (Spring 2026)

Salary: $20.00 Hourly

General Description: Graduate Teaching Assistant Duties & Responsibilities may include, but not limited to: Support review and assessment of student assignments Moderate the classroom environment with technical assistance and organize student learning and engagement Facilitate group discussions and activities Provide tutoring and hold office hours Manage Canvas course, creation of Tasks and Assignments Helping with creating/presenting didactics and guest lectures if interested Making course materials accessible Support proctoring exams Creation and presentation of teaching materials Carry out duties and responsibilities remotely, except for providing assistance in-person for one day at the start of the quarter during the immersion residency.

Other Duties and Responsibilities: Attend the Teaching Assistant Orientation training. Other tasks as assigned, including providing assistance for a BBS licensing course in the MSW program.

Qualifications: Currently enrolled PhD or PsyD student in good standing at PAU in your 2nd or 3rd year of study. Advanced understanding of the subject matter (see course description below)Strong communication, interpersonal and organizational skills Excellent classroom management skills Able to create a comfortable learning environment for studentsA strong work ethic, dependable, and ability to prioritize multiple tasks and follow through in a timely manner Previous tutoring or teaching experience (preferred qualification).Application: To apply, please submit the following items combined into one PDF:Resume/CVBrief cover letter, including information on how your background and experience has prepared you to work at a high level of quality of work with students and co-workers from a variety of different backgrounds. Writing sample from a graduate course assignment at PAUUnofficial baccalaureate and/or graduate transcripts (optional)EEOC Policy: No Discrimination: The University is an equal opportunity employer and is firmly committed to non-discrimination in its hiring and other employment practices and in the application of its personnel policies. In compliance with all applicable federal and state laws, except where a bona fide occupational qualification exists, employment decisions will be made irrespective of the staff member's backgrounds of race, color, religion, religious creed, ancestry, national origin, age (except for minors), sex, marital status, citizenship status, military service status, sexual orientation, medical condition (cancer-related or genetic condition), disability and/or any another status protected by law. As provided by law, and when it is requested to do so, the University will offer reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities, if the individual is otherwise qualified to safely and to the University's standards of quality of work, perform all essential functions of the position and if it will be done without undue hardship to the University. PAU has a high-quality work environment that attracts and welcomes a diversity of backgrounds of its employees. In your application or in a cover letter, please include information on how your background and experience has prepared you to work at a high level of quality of work with co-workers from a variety of different backgrounds.