Teaching Assistant in Psychology

About Utica University:

Located in the heart of Central New York, Utica University is a
comprehensive, independent, private institution founded in 1946 as
Utica College. We offer many of the advantages of a large
university, such as undergraduate and graduate degree options,
excellent academic programs, and outstanding faculty, but with an
intimacy and a high degree of personal attention more closely
associated with smaller private institutions.

We empower learners to achieve their career and life goals through
personally enriching experiences and outstanding educational
pathways.

At Utica University, we are committed to creating a working and
learning environment where all people feel supported.

Following our institutional values, we work to support diverse
perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences in an equitable,
respectful, and inclusive environment, while promoting freedom of
expression and encouraging civil discourse.

Job Description:

Position Summary:

Provide instructional and organizational support in undergraduate
Psychology courses for a professor with a visual impairment. May
have to work evening or weekend hours in some semesters. The
assistant is expected to be present during all scheduled class
periods and to meet with the instructor 15 minutes before and after
each scheduled class. Minimally, this is a half-time position for
ten months. Summer work is possible as an add-on.

Responsibilities:

• Maintaining attendance records
• Distributing and collecting assignments
• Operating media equipment
• Previewing assignments
• Proctoring exams
• Reviewing records in the ANGEL online course system
• Delivering instructional documents to campus offices
• Monitoring the classroom environment for potential disruptions

and immediately reporting these disturbances to the instructor

• Takes an active role in the development of the department's

strategic and operational plans as required by department
leadership. Works closely with department supervisor to develop and
implement operational goals that support departmental success.

• Responsible for working with supervisor and other team members

to achieve successful results on all established individual and
departmental goals and key performance indicators.

Requirements:

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree required
• Training will be provided, but previous teaching experience is

preferred

• Experience with media equipment preferred

Skills/Abilities:

• Must be reliable
• Must have strong organizational skills
• Should be flexible in availability to accommodate the classroom

schedule

• show a strong commitment to diversity and working with

students

• must possess excellent oral and written communication

skills

• Must have knowledge of computer database software,

spreadsheets, and word processing (preferably Excel and Word)

Additional Information:

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position

EEO Statement

Utica University is committed to equal opportunity and creating a
welcoming work environment for all employees. All qualified
applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard
to veteran status, disability, citizenship status, domestic
violence victim status, or protected status under applicable local,
state, or federal law.

Commitment to Supporting and Hiring Veterans

Utica University is a comprehensive, independent, private
institution founded in 1946 to offer options for higher education
study to veterans returning from the Second World War. More than
seventy years since veterans returned from WWII, this tradition of
serving veterans is still held in high regard here at Utica
University, and we are proud to welcome veterans as students and as
valued members of our faculty and professional staff.

Application Instructions:

To be considered for this position, you must upload and include the
following information:

• Submit a resume and cover letter at time of application.
• Three (3) references are required to be listed on the

application. These should be professional references, two of which
must be current or former supervisors. Finalist will be contacted
prior to reference checking.

Offers are contingent on the completion of a post-offer background
check, and official transcripts are required upon hire.