Dartmouth College

Position Information

Posting date05/20/2025

Closing date

Open Until FilledYes

Position Number1129318

Position TitleTeaching Support Assistant

Hiring Range Minimum$17.93/hr.

Hiring Range Maximum$22.40/hr.

Union TypeNot a Union Position

SEIU LevelNot an SEIU Position

FLSA StatusNon-Exempt

Employment CategoryRegular Part time w/end date

Scheduled Months per Year9

Scheduled Hours per Week20

Schedule10-2 M-F

9 months – September-June

Location of PositionHanover, NH

007B Fairchild

Remote Work Eligibility?Onsite only

Is this a term position?Yes

If yes, length of term in months.9

Is this a grant funded position?No

Position PurposeThis position assists instructors by preparing course materials, managing technical components of instruction (including support for Canvas), and holding office hours to provide students with additional academic guidance. In addition to this vital teaching support, the postbac also plays a key role in faculty research—particularly among our human geography faculty—by contributing to projects that benefit from flexible, part-time assistance. This dual contribution to teaching and research makes the postbac role uniquely well-suited to the structure and needs of our department.

Description

Required Qualifications - Education and Yrs ExpBachelors or equivalent combination of education and experience

• Required Qualifications - Skills, Knowledge and Abilities
• Bachelor’s degree with a major in geography or the equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Competent in basic quantitative analytical methods, procedures and techniques
• Ability to work independently and to apply good judgment.
• Preferred QualificationsExperience working with faculty

Department Contact for Recruitment InquiriesKelly Palmer

Department Contact Phone Number646-3378

Department Contact for Cover Letter and TitleXun Shi, Chair

Department Contact's Phone Number603-646-3378

Equal Opportunity EmployerDartmouth College is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer with a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion. We prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, marital status, or any other legally protected status. Applications by members of all underrepresented groups are encouraged.

Background CheckEmployment in this position is contingent upon consent to and successful completion of a pre-employment background check, which may include a criminal background check, reference checks, verification of work history, conduct review, and verification of any required academic credentials, licenses, and/or certifications, with results acceptable to Dartmouth College. A criminal conviction will not automatically disqualify an applicant from employment. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.

Is driving a vehicle (e.g. Dartmouth vehicle or off road vehicle, rental car, personal car) an essential function of this job?Not an essential function

Special Instructions to ApplicantsThis position is a 9-month term position.

Dartmouth College has a Tobacco-Free Policy. Smoking and the use of tobacco-based products (including smokeless tobacco) are prohibited in all facilities, grounds, vehicles or other areas owned, operated or occupied by Dartmouth College with no exceptions. For details, please see our policy. https://policies.dartmouth.edu/policy/tobacco-free-policy

Additional Instructions

Quick Linkhttps://searchjobs.dartmouth.edu/postings/78896

Key Accountabilities

DescriptionAssists faculty members with every aspect of courses

Percentage Of Time30

DescriptionAttends Class

Percentage Of Time20

DescriptionAssists in obtaining new data

Percentage Of Time15

DescriptionGrades labs, texts, exams as needed

Percentage Of Time10

DescriptionScans, photocopies, processes data for lectures

Percentage Of Time5

DescriptionPerforms routine literature searches to locate specific information relating to the course

Percentage Of Time10

DescriptionPrepares appropriate and understandable representations of data such as sequences, graphs, charts, etc.

Percentage Of Time10

• Demonstrates a commitment to diversity, inclusion, and cultural awareness through actions, interactions, and communications with others.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

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Required Documents

1. Resume
2. Curriculum Vitae
3. Cover Letter

Optional Documents

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