University of Washington

Description

The University of Washington (UW) is proud to be one of the nation’s premier educational and research institutions. Our people are the most important asset in our pursuit of achieving excellence in education, research, and community service.

UW Continuum College expands the reach of the University of Washington by delivering educational programs that meet the needs of learners at all phases of their lives. We’re focused on removing obstacles to relevant educational opportunities by addressing geographic, financial, length of commitment, and time constraints, increasing access to knowledge for more people. As a diverse community that values inclusivity and collaboration, we foster a respectful, supportive workplace where innovation comes to life. By looking ahead and experimenting with new approaches, we’re creating new educational opportunities to help people thrive in a world of change.

UW Continuum College (UWC2) has a range of outstanding opportunities for part-time instructional assistants in Professional & Continuing Education (PCE) Programming and Tech non-credit Certificate programs. Instructional assistants serve in a key role in Certificate programs, engaging with students, collaborating with the instructor, grading student work, and monitoring student progress.

The pay range for these positions is $20.76 - 35.00 per hour, commensurate with experience and qualifications. Length of assignments and shifts vary depending on specific staffing needs of individual courses and programs. 

Professional and Continuing Education Instructional Assistants…

• Support instructor in facilitating remote class sessions, if relevant (e.g., helping to manage Zoom).
• Serve as the primary responder to student inquiries such as content questions, assignment questions, policies, etc. Use discretion on when to escalate questions to the instructor or the appropriate administrative staff. Timely response is 24 hours for email and discussion board posts and 72 hours to grade assignments.
• Monitor student engagement with the online course materials and with peers, including online discussion forums.
• Check in with students as needed to support their progress in the course.
• Coordinate with the course instructor to ensure curriculum continuity.
• Provide grading support as directed by the instructor.
• Collaborate with program manager, instructor, and the rest of the instructional team to address student course evaluation feedback.
• Work collaboratively with the course instructor, adapting an approach based on feedback and sound pedagogical practices.
• Maintain high standards of professionalism, timeliness, and content relevance for diverse adult students.
• Complete instructor onboarding, relevant learning technology training, and other training as needed or required
• Observe FERPA, HIPAA, and other privacy laws and policies.

PCE courses are generally 10 weeks in duration and align with the UW academic quarter calendar. PCE offers courses in a variety of formats – see the course webpage to find out about the available formats. Information on PCE Programming & Tech programs may be found at https://www.pce.uw.edu/areas-of-study/programming-tech. 

UWC2 Extension Lecturers / Instructional Assistants are Academic Staff, not faculty. These are part-time, temporary positions.

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum one year of professional experience relevant to the course topics or equivalent.
• Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.
• Ability, and desire, to work with individuals from diverse cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds.
• Legal authorization to work and receive compensation in the United States. These positions are not eligible for visa sponsorship. 

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Prior teaching or mentoring experience, particularly with adult learners.
• Prior experience with online learning.

Application Instructions

To apply to be an instructional assistant for a PCE Programming & Tech course, please follow these instructions:

• A cover letter describing your areas of interest and expertise. At the top of the cover letter, please identify the specific program(s) and/or course(s) you are interested in supporting (see https://www.pce.uw.edu/areas-of-study/programming-tech). Applications that do not contain this information, called out clearly at the top of the cover letter, will not be considered. 
• Resume or CV
• Names and contact information of three references. [optional]

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis and review of applications will occur intermittently dependent on program needs. Applications received by April 30, 2025, will receive priority consideration.