Teaching Support Assistant

Dartmouth College

remote work

United States, New Hampshire, Hanover

7 Lebanon Street (Show on map)

Jun 21, 2025

Position Information

Posting date	05/20/2025
Closing date
Open Until Filled	Yes
Position Number	1129318
Position Title	Teaching Support Assistant
Hiring Range Minimum	$17.93/hr.
Hiring Range Maximum	$22.40/hr.
Union Type	Not a Union Position
SEIU Level	Not an SEIU Position
FLSA Status	Non-Exempt
Employment Category	Regular Part time w/end date
Scheduled Months per Year	9
Scheduled Hours per Week	20
Schedule	10-2 M-F 9 months - September-June
Location of Position	Hanover, 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 Purpose	This 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 Exp	Bachelors 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 Qualifications	Experience working with faculty
Department Contact for Recruitment Inquiries	Kelly Palmer
Department Contact Phone Number	646-3378
Department Contact for Cover Letter and Title	Xun Shi, Chair
Department Contact's Phone Number	603-646-3378
Equal Opportunity Employer	Dartmouth 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 Check	Employment 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 Applicants	This 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 Link	https://searchjobs.dartmouth.edu/postings/78896

Key Accountabilities

Description	Assists faculty members with every aspect of courses
Percentage Of Time	30

Description	Attends Class
Percentage Of Time	20

Description	Assists in obtaining new data
Percentage Of Time	15

Description	Grades labs, texts, exams as needed
Percentage Of Time	10

Description	Scans, photocopies, processes data for lectures
Percentage Of Time	5

Description	Performs routine literature searches to locate specific information relating to the course
Percentage Of Time	10

Description	Prepares appropriate and understandable representations of data such as sequences, graphs, charts, etc.
Percentage Of Time	10

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