Online Adjunct Teaching Assistant
| Institution: | Ashford University |
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| Location: | Online/Remote |
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| Posted: | 12/22/2010 |
| Application Due: | Open Until Filled |
| Type: | Part-Time/Adjunct |
Ashford University was founded on the principle that education improves lives. Ashford University employees witness such change every day. Accelerated careers, increased earning power and improved quality of life keep Ashford University employees motivated to make a difference with each and every student. Ashford University is doing well by doing good, and we value the opportunity we've been given.
The mission of Ashford University is to provide accessible, affordable, innovative, high-quality learning opportunities and degree programs that meet the diverse needs of individuals pursuing integrity in their lives, professions, and communities.
Position Summary:
The Adjunct Teaching Assistant assists instructors in online writing-intensive courses by providing students with written feedback and guidance. To meet the demands of our rapidly increasing enrollment, Ashford University currently is accepting resumes for Online Adjunct Teaching Assistants. The Adjunct Teaching Assistant reports to the Associate Director of Writing Services.
Essential Job Duties:
* Working in an online learning environment, provides guidance to nontraditional undergraduates in accelerated five-week courses.
* Delivers feedback on student writing assignments using Web-based education software.
* Coordinates with the course instructor and the Writing Services department via Ashford University's online learning platform.
Requirements:
* Strong commitment to student-centered learning.
* A willingness and ability to meet the time demands of an accelerated learning environment.
* Interest in working as an assistant to instructors in an online environment.
* Proficiency (or willingness and ability to become proficient) in Web-based course management and assessment software.
* Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Outlook applications.
* A willingness and ability to provide supportive, one-on-one guidance to nontraditional entry-level undergraduates.
* A willingness and ability to provide informed written feedback on student writing assignments.
Please Note:
A writing sample is required for consideration for the Online Adjunct Teaching Assistant position. Please choose one of the scenarios that is listed below and attach your two-page writing sample in the "attachment 2" section.
-Create a scenario and describe your response to a nontraditional student seeking your support.
-Discuss how you think a teaching assistant might instill confidence and yet provide constructive criticism to a student.
-Describe a time when you have had the opportunity to evaluate a student's written work and had to provide constructive feedback.
Education:
A minimum of a Bachelors Degree in English, Writing Studies, or a writing-intensive field such as Communications or Journalism is required. Or a minimum of a Bachelor's Degree in Education with emphasis in English, Writing Studies, or in a writing-intensive field such as Communications or Journalism. Or a minimum of a Bachelor's Degree in Rhetorical studies, ESL, or Linguistics.
Physical Requirements:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to: sit and desk location, use hands to handle or feel objects, tools or controls (i.e. mouse, keyboard, telephone), frequently talk or hear, reach with hands and arms and occasionally required to stand, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include: close vision of computer monitor.
Our Parent Organization: Bridgepoint Education has built its corporate culture around its core values; ethics, integrity, service and accountability. Ethics is a central part of employee training and is reinforced on a daily basis. Integrity in the way we treat both internal and external constituents is paramount to Bridgepoint Education's success. Service at the highest level is expected and recognized. Last, accountability toward one's co-workers, students and role within the organization has allowed Bridgepoint Education to cultivate a high-quality management team.
By providing both online and campus-based programs at Ashford University and University of the Rockies, Bridgepoint Education offers access to both traditional and adult learners seeking high quality, convenient higher education degree programs.
We offer our team competitive benefits (M/V/D/401k/ESPP) and salaries, a safe work environment, innovative training, accelerated career advancement, the ability to take classes and programs gratis, and a collegiate and collaborative environment to work and grow in. Ashford University understands that our success depending on the development of strong leadership within the organization.
To be considered an applicant, all interested and qualified parties MUST apply through the Ashford University online employment application system.
For additional information about our University, please visit www.ashford.edu.
Ashford University is an Affirmative Action employer that provides Equal Employment Opportunity to all employees and applicants, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, ancestry, sexual orientation, handicap or disability, or Vietnam-era or special veteran status. This policy is established and administered in accordance with all applicable federal and state laws.
The mission of Ashford University is to provide accessible, affordable, innovative, high-quality learning opportunities and degree programs that meet the diverse needs of individuals pursuing integrity in their lives, professions, and communities.
Position Summary:
The Adjunct Teaching Assistant assists instructors in online writing-intensive courses by providing students with written feedback and guidance. To meet the demands of our rapidly increasing enrollment, Ashford University currently is accepting resumes for Online Adjunct Teaching Assistants. The Adjunct Teaching Assistant reports to the Associate Director of Writing Services.
Essential Job Duties:
* Working in an online learning environment, provides guidance to nontraditional undergraduates in accelerated five-week courses.
* Delivers feedback on student writing assignments using Web-based education software.
* Coordinates with the course instructor and the Writing Services department via Ashford University's online learning platform.
Requirements:
* Strong commitment to student-centered learning.
* A willingness and ability to meet the time demands of an accelerated learning environment.
* Interest in working as an assistant to instructors in an online environment.
* Proficiency (or willingness and ability to become proficient) in Web-based course management and assessment software.
* Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Outlook applications.
* A willingness and ability to provide supportive, one-on-one guidance to nontraditional entry-level undergraduates.
* A willingness and ability to provide informed written feedback on student writing assignments.
Please Note:
A writing sample is required for consideration for the Online Adjunct Teaching Assistant position. Please choose one of the scenarios that is listed below and attach your two-page writing sample in the "attachment 2" section.
-Create a scenario and describe your response to a nontraditional student seeking your support.
-Discuss how you think a teaching assistant might instill confidence and yet provide constructive criticism to a student.
-Describe a time when you have had the opportunity to evaluate a student's written work and had to provide constructive feedback.
Education:
A minimum of a Bachelors Degree in English, Writing Studies, or a writing-intensive field such as Communications or Journalism is required. Or a minimum of a Bachelor's Degree in Education with emphasis in English, Writing Studies, or in a writing-intensive field such as Communications or Journalism. Or a minimum of a Bachelor's Degree in Rhetorical studies, ESL, or Linguistics.
Physical Requirements:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to: sit and desk location, use hands to handle or feel objects, tools or controls (i.e. mouse, keyboard, telephone), frequently talk or hear, reach with hands and arms and occasionally required to stand, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include: close vision of computer monitor.
Our Parent Organization: Bridgepoint Education has built its corporate culture around its core values; ethics, integrity, service and accountability. Ethics is a central part of employee training and is reinforced on a daily basis. Integrity in the way we treat both internal and external constituents is paramount to Bridgepoint Education's success. Service at the highest level is expected and recognized. Last, accountability toward one's co-workers, students and role within the organization has allowed Bridgepoint Education to cultivate a high-quality management team.
By providing both online and campus-based programs at Ashford University and University of the Rockies, Bridgepoint Education offers access to both traditional and adult learners seeking high quality, convenient higher education degree programs.
We offer our team competitive benefits (M/V/D/401k/ESPP) and salaries, a safe work environment, innovative training, accelerated career advancement, the ability to take classes and programs gratis, and a collegiate and collaborative environment to work and grow in. Ashford University understands that our success depending on the development of strong leadership within the organization.
To be considered an applicant, all interested and qualified parties MUST apply through the Ashford University online employment application system.
For additional information about our University, please visit www.ashford.edu.
Ashford University is an Affirmative Action employer that provides Equal Employment Opportunity to all employees and applicants, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, ancestry, sexual orientation, handicap or disability, or Vietnam-era or special veteran status. This policy is established and administered in accordance with all applicable federal and state laws.
Application Information
| Contact: | Ashford University |
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| Online App. Form: | http://www.ashford.edu/jobs/ |
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