Temporary Course Assistant

About the role

The University of Pennsylvania is seeking Course Assistants (CAs) to facilitate student learning in online courses for its Master of Health Care Innovation (MHCI).

The MHCI connects health care professionals through transformative learning experiences designed to improve health care. The multidisciplinary curriculum builds students’ innovation and leadership skills to face urgent needs and long-term challenges.

Responsibilities

• Provide feedback, grading, and support to students in online courses.
• Encourage participation in synchronous faculty-student interactions.
• Support CAs, students, and faculty through the MEHP Online Education team.
• Engage in 8-week engagements during a course, typically working 7-10 hours per week, not exceeding 15 hours.
• Offer meaningful and timely feedback on assignments, and grade using a rubric for up to 20 students with a turnaround of 5 days or fewer.
• Respond to student emails with a turnaround of 24 hours or sooner.
• Participate in some synchronous and asynchronous faculty-student interactions.
• Identify student needs and escalate important issues.
• Provide feedback to the MEHP Online team on your teaching and learning experience in courses.
• Participate in brief course development projects, such as drafting and reviewing quizzes and other assessments, or reviewing course materials for quality and consistency.

Qualifications

• Reliable and empathetic.
• Experience working in roles related to health care.
• Content knowledge in health care, health policy, innovation, or a closely related field.
• The ability and time to provide meaningful and prompt feedback on student work.
• The ability to communicate promptly, professionally, and respectfully with students, Course Assistants, staff, and faculty through Slack, email, and other tools as required.
• A willingness to learn and expand their pedagogical skills.
• The ability to work remotely, in close coordination with a team.
• Pedagogical experience, proofreading skills, and experience using the Canvas LMS, Microsoft Excel, and Microsoft PowerPoint are preferred.

Work Location

Position is contingent upon continued funding. Job Location - City, State: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Department / School

Department / School: Perelman School of Medicine

Pay Range

Pay Range: $7.25 - $22.60 Hourly Rate

Salary offers are made based on the candidate’s qualifications, experience, skills, and education as they directly relate to the requirements of the position, and in alignment with salary ranges based on external market data for the job’s level.

Internal organization and peer data at Penn are also considered.

Equal Opportunity Statement

The University of Pennsylvania is an equal opportunity employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, religion, creed, national origin (including shared ancestry or ethnic characteristics), citizenship status, age, disability, veteran status or any class protected under applicable federal, state or local law.

Special Requirements

A background check may be required after a conditional job offer is made. Consideration of the background check will be tailored to the requirements of the job.

University Benefits

Health and Life: Penn offers comprehensive medical, prescription, behavioral health, dental, vision, and life insurance benefits to protect you and your family’s health and welfare.

Retirement: Penn offers generous retirement plans to help you save for your future. Penn’s Basic, Matching, and Supplemental retirement plans allow you to save for retirement on a pre-tax or Roth basis. Choose from a wide variety of investment options through TIAA and Vanguard.