Faculty Assistant I - Arts and Sciences, Anthropology

About the role

This position assists instructors in the classroom and online (as needed) and must be available as a tutor for the students of the assigned courses. In addition, this position assists the Department Chair and/or Director of Undergraduate Studies in developing and implementing strategies and practices for improving undergraduate student learning.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

• Aid instructors in the classroom and online (if necessary)
• Be available to students of the assigned courses as a tutor
• Assist in grading exams and papers
• Conduct review sessions
• Advise students

Working Conditions

Normal office environment

Typically sitting at a desk or table

Office equipment

Education

Required Qualifications: Bachelor's degree

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or Ph.D. in anthropology from a three or four-field department
• Experience teaching online
• Experience with Canvas
• Broad teaching skills in all areas of anthropology
• One to three years of teaching, or teaching assistance experience, in a college or university, or one-time attendance at the summer teaching assistant orientation hosted by the Teaching Center

Skills

Good time management

Excellent oral communication skills

Familiarity with Microsoft Office, especially Excel and PowerPoint

Salary Range

$19.29 - $29.91 / Hourly

Questions

For frequently asked questions about the application process, please refer to our External Applicant FAQ.

Accommodation

If you are unable to use our online application system and would like an accommodation, please email CandidateQuestions@wustl.edu or call the dedicated accommodation inquiry number at 314-935-1149 and leave a voicemail with the nature of your request. All qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and, if requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship.

Benefits Statement

Personal: Up to 22 days of vacation, 10 recognized holidays, and sick time

Competitive health insurance packages with priority appointments and lower copays/coinsurance

Take advantage of our free Metro transit U-Pass for eligible employees

WashU provides eligible employees with a defined contribution (403(b)) Retirement Savings Plan, which combines employee contributions and university contributions starting at 7%

Wellness: Wellness challenges, annual health screenings, mental health resources, mindfulness programs and courses, employee assistance program (EAP), financial resources, access to dietitians, and more!

Family: We offer 4 weeks of caregiver leave to bond with your new child. Family care resources are also available for your continued childcare needs. Need adult care? We’ve got you covered. WashU covers the cost of tuition for you and your family, including dependent undergraduate-level college tuition up to 100% at WashU and 40% elsewhere after seven years with us.

For policies, detailed benefits, and eligibility, please visit: https://hr.wustl.edu/benefits/

EEO Statement

Washington University in St. Louis is committed to the principles and practices of equal employment opportunity. It is the University’s policy to provide equal opportunity and access to persons in all job titles without regard to race, ethnicity, color, national origin, citizenship (where prohibited by federal law), age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.