Teaching Assistant- ECON

Johns Hopkins SAIS invites applicants for the position of Teaching Assistant - Econ (TA) for the summer 2024 term (June-August). The TA’s goal is to support the success of the class and students by providing students with additional academic support in a professional manner. The TA assists students in understanding content by using various teaching/tutoring strategies. This position will be based in Washington, DC. Work authorization requires that the employee’s location must be within the United States.

Specific Duties & Responsibilities

Teaching Assistants may be asked to

Attend classroom sessions and record notes from lectures.

Evaluate student performance, including assignments, papers, and exams.

Meet with course instructor and assist in determining grading criteria.

Track and record individual and overall course grades in multiple formats, including but not limited to entering grade results in spreadsheets or on the online learning management system (Canvas).

Provide and record student grades for Early Warning, Midterm Reporting, and Final Grades according to established deadlines.

Help maintain course Canvas site, including but not limited to posting assignments, editing and posting notes and/or Power Point slides for student access, and entering grades as assigned.

Grade and prepare answer keys for problem sets.

Maintain weekly office hours to communicate in-person/virtually with students as needed.

Receive and promptly respond to student inquiries regarding grades, assignments, and course material.

Plan, schedule, and facilitate weekly TA sessions.

Plan, schedule, and facilitate review sessions for exams.

Meet regularly with instructor to discuss assignments and classroom issues.

Perform other duties as assigned by course instructor.

Special Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to work with diverse populations.

High level of comfort with technology and course format.

Strong knowledge of content area for specific courses.

Expertise in one or more of the following content areas: American Foreign Policy Since World War II, Comparative Politics, International Economics I & II (Microeconomics, Macroeconomics, International Trade and International Monetary), Statistics for Data Analysis, Theories of International Relations, Econometrics, Corporate Finance, Development Finance, International Economic Policy.

Minimum Qualifications

Master's Degree in a related field.

Some experience as a graduate student in the related area of support.

Preferred Qualifications

Preference will be given to candidates with prior teaching experience in the relevant course content area.

Classified Title: Teaching Assistant

Job Posting Title (Working Title): Teaching Assistant- ECON

Role/Level/Range: ACRO37.5/03/CE

Starting Salary Range: Min $19.00 - Max $35.00 HRLY ($19.00 HRLY targeted; Commensurate with experience)

Employee group: Casual / On Call

Schedule: Monday-Friday 8:30am - 5:00pm

Exempt Status: Non-Exempt

Location: District of Columbia

Department name: Masters of Int'l Economics and Finance

Personnel area: SAIS