Instructional Assistant (Part-Time), Professional and Continuing Education – Washington Certified Public Manager® program
Position Overview
Organization: Continuum College
Title: Instructional Assistant (Part-Time), Professional and Continuing Education – Washington Certified Public Manager® program
Position Details
Position Description
The University of Washington (UW) is proud to be one of the nation’s premier educational and research institutions. Our people are the most important asset in our pursuit of achieving excellence in education, research, and community service.
UW Continuum College expands the reach of the University of Washington by delivering educational programs that meet the needs of learners at all phases of their lives. We’re focused on removing obstacles to relevant educational opportunities by addressing geographic, financial, length of commitment, and time constraints, increasing access to knowledge for more people. As a diverse community that values inclusivity and collaboration, we foster a respectful, supportive workplace where innovation comes to life. By looking ahead and experimenting with new approaches, we’re creating new educational opportunities to help people thrive in a world of change.
UW Continuum College (UWC2) has an outstanding opportunity for a part-time instructional assistant in the Professional & Continuing Education (PCE) Washington Certified Public Manager® non-credit Certificate program. Instructional assistants serve in a key role in Certificate programs, engaging with students, supporting the instructor, grading student work, and monitoring student progress.
The pay range for this position is $25-30 per hour, commensurate with experience and qualifications. Length of assignments and shifts vary depending on specific staffing needs of individual courses and programs.
Professional and Continuing Education Instructional Assistants…
- Support instructor in facilitating remote class sessions on Tuesday and Thursday evenings, when needed (e.g., helping to manage Zoom).
- Post class session recordings to Canvas sites for students.
- Serve as the primary responder to student inquiries such as program policies, assignment deadlines, etc. Use discretion on when to escalate questions to the instructor or the appropriate administrative staff. Timely response is 24 hours for emails and 72 hours to grade assignments.
- Monitor student engagement with the online course materials in Canvas and with peers, including online discussion forums.
- Check in with students as needed to support their progress in the course.
- Coordinate with the course instructor and guest speakers to ensure curriculum continuity.
- Provide grade entry support as directed by the instructor, typically on Complete/Incomplete assignments.
- Collaborate with program manager, instructor, and the rest of the instructional team to address student course evaluation feedback.
- Work collaboratively with the course instructor, adapting an approach based on feedback and sound pedagogical practices.
- Maintain high standards of professionalism, timeliness, and content relevance for diverse adult students.
- Complete instructor onboarding process and all required training.
- Observe FERPA and other privacy laws and policies.
The Washington Certified Public Manager® program runs Summer 2024 to Spring 2025. Classes run online Tuesday and Thursday evenings, with asynchronous student work between meetings. Estimated hours of work for Instructional Assistants may vary from 2-10 hours per week depending on instructor needs. Information on the Washington Certified Public Manager® program may be found at https://www.pce.uw.edu/certificates/washington-certified-public-manager.
UWC2 Extension Lecturers / Instructional Assistants are Academic Staff, not faculty. These are part-time, temporary positions.
Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Minimum one year of professional experience relevant to the course topics or equivalent.
- Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.
- Ability, and desire, to work with individuals from diverse cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds.
- Legal authorization to work and receive compensation in the United States. This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Prior teaching or mentoring experience, particularly with adult learners.
- Prior experience with online learning.
Instructions
To apply to be an instructional assistant for the Washington Certified Public Manager® program, please submit the following:
- A cover letter describing your areas of interest and expertise. At the top of the cover letter, please identify the specific program you are interested in supporting. Applications that do not contain this information, called out clearly at the top of the cover letter, will not be considered.
- Resume or CV
The application deadline is July 17th.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
University of Washington is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, gender identity or expression, age, disability, or protected veteran status.
Benefits Information
A summary of benefits associated with this title/rank can be found at https://hr.uw.edu/benefits/benefits-orientation/benefit-summary-pdfs/. Appointees solely employed and paid directly by a non-UW entity are not UW employees and are not eligible for UW or Washington State employee benefits.
Commitment to Diversity
The University of Washington is committed to building diversity among its faculty, librarian, staff, and student communities, and articulates that commitment in the UW Diversity Blueprint (http://www.washington.edu/diversity/diversity-blueprint/). Additionally, the University’s Faculty Code recognizes faculty efforts in research, teaching and/or service that address diversity and equal opportunity as important contributions to a faculty member’s academic profile and responsibilities (https://www.washington.edu/admin/rules/policies/FCG/FCCH24.html#2432).
Privacy Notice
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Disability Services
To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact the Disability Services Office at 206-543-6450 or dso@uw.edu.