Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: SOAN 371 Teaching Assistant

Classification: Student Employee (non-exempt)

Name and Address of Employer: St. Olaf College, 1520 St. Olaf Ave, Northfield, MN 55057

Department Name: Sociology/Anthropology Department

Unit Number (5 digits): 11350

Length of Position: See Employment Authorization

Contact Person/Supervisor: Assistant Professor of Sociology/Anthropology

Pay Rate (Check One) Standard Hourly Rate X Supervisory/Special Skills Hourly Rate

Description of the Position: (Purpose of the Position):

To support SOAN371 students in their learning, assignments, and exam preparation, and provide assistance to SOAN371 instructor

Transferable Skills:

• Written and oral communication
• Leadership
• Organization
• Attention to detail

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Attend class
• Help teach research skills
• Encourage and motivate student researchers
• Provide feedback on student writing and research progress
• Provide examples of research from own experience
• Assist student researchers with problem-solving, answer questions
• Organize and provide review sessions for exams
• Grade quizzes

Qualifications: (Education/Experience/Skills)

• Completed SOAN371 with a grade of B+ or higher
• Experience with quantitative research, report writing, and presentations
• Skilled in writing, speaking/presenting, and in analyzing data using SPSS
• Collaboration-oriented
• Patient (with student questions)
• Detail-oriented (for providing feedback and guidance on student work)

This job description is for general information purposes. It is not intended to list all duties and responsibilities of the position. This job description is subject to change at any time by St. Olaf College, with or without prior notice. St Olaf College

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