Job Description

Location: Illinois: Chicago

Job Description:

• 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 related work as needed.

Preferred Qualifications

Education:

• Masterâ™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 detailed instructions.
• Maintain confidentiality/discretion at all times.
• Attention to detail.

Working Conditions

• 9.5-month position paid over 12 months.
• Some availability during evenings and weekends.

Application Documents

• Resume/CV (required)
• Cover Letter, which is to include your interest in this position (required)
• References Contact Information (3)(required)

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