Instructional Assistant, Philosophy

About the role

The Instructional Assistant supports undergraduate instruction in the Department of Philosophy at the University of Chicago. This role assists faculty, other teaching personnel, and program administrators in delivering undergraduate education.

Responsibilities

• Supports instruction in specific for-credit PHIL courses or course sequences.
• Advises and mentors undergraduates conducting independent research.
• Grades assignments and exams.
• Supports instructors' use of academic technologies and preparation of course materials.
• Coordinates discussion sections, sets up equipment, and manages reserve readings and other course-related logistics.
• Manages the course’s academic technologies and coordinates technological support for the instructor and students.
• Makes regular meetings with the instructor of record to discuss general issues related to course administration.
• Meets weekly with a cohort of 7-9 students for an hour each week to facilitate research presentations and critiques.
• Conducts individual meetings with students throughout the Fall and Winter Quarters to provide feedback on their work in progress.
• Serves as second reader on BA theses as needed.
• Assists teachers with all aspects of the academic program, including instructing and providing counseling to students.

Qualifications

• Minimum requirements include a college or university degree in related field.
• A minimum of two years experience as a teaching assistant or instructor in philosophy.
• Experience conducting research in philosophy.
• Proficiency in Mac and PC environments.
• Proficiency in Word, Excel, Outlook, and online organizational tools.