Job Title
Teaching Assistant -
College of Education EDL Requisition Number DU10776 Department Name 8G010:Educational Leadership Studies Work Location Lexington, KY Salary Range $15,000/ 9 month Type of Position Student Position Time Status Part-Time Required Education
Bachelor's required, Master's preferred. For a Type 1 TA position, minimum of 18 hours in leadership-related graduate courses.
Required Related Experience
Prior Teaching experience preferred.
Required License/Registration/Certification
None
Physical Requirements
No physical requirements
Shift
20 hours per week dependent on teaching schedule
Job Summary
The College of Education Educational Leadership Studies Department is recruiting a graduate student to serve as a Teaching Assistant beginning in Fall 2023. Funding is available for the 23-24 academic year only, but future funding may be possible depending on enrollments. The assistantship is a nine-month, half- time appointment requiring a minimum of teaching 2 courses per semester (four courses per academic year).
Graduate students will receive tuition support, health insurance, a monthly stipend, office space, software, and a computer. The student in this position will have access to opportunities to attend conferences, collaborate with multiple disciplines, and conduct research at the state, national and international levels.
Responsibilities
1. Teach and serve as the instructor of record for up to four undergraduate courses (per academic year) at the University of Kentucky. These courses will be part of the new Leadership for Community Education & Human Learning (LCE) undergraduate program and the UK Center for Next Generation Leadership. Specific teaching duties may include instructing undergraduate courses, new content development, classroom management, and assignment grading.
2. Provide support for the LCE undergraduate program. Specific activities may include providing logistical support for other LCE engaged courses, contacting guest speakers, website and social media updates, and interdisciplinary collaboration.
If you have questions or would like more information, don't hesitate to contact Dr. Kristina Hains at k.hains@uky.edu or (615) 207-2261.
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities
A bachelor's degree in education, leadership, or a related field.
* A minimum of 3.0 undergraduate GPA.
* General teaching experience, including experience with a Learning Management Platform, such as Canvas. * For a Type 1 TA (strongly preferred), 18 credit hours of graduate coursework in a leadership related discipline.
* Self-motivated and able to work efficiently without direct supervision
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? No Preferred Education/Experience
Masters preferred, prior teaching experience preferred, prior leadership experience preferred.
Deadline to Apply 05/26/2023 University Community of Inclusion
The University of Kentucky is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce by ensuring all our students, faculty, and staff work in an environment of openness and acceptance. We strive to foster a community where people of all backgrounds, identities, and perspectives can feel secure and welcome. We also value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we strongly encourage veterans, individuals with disabilities, women, and all minorities to consider our employment opportunities.
Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.
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