ModPo TA 2022-2023

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Posted Job Title

ModPo TA 2022-2023

Job Profile Title

Temporary Employee – Non-Exempt

Job Description Summary

Reporting to the Faculty Director of the Kelly Writers House, the ModPo Teaching Assistant will support and assist in content preparation and instruction with the Faculty Director for ModPo, the massive online open course taught through Coursera. The ModPo Teaching Assistant will also work and assist students registered for the course, as assigned.
Assist in ModPo. Hold office hours – 1.5 hours/week.
Manage discussion forums – 1 hour/week.
Attend weekly webcast – 1.5 hours/week.

Job Description

Reporting to the Faculty Director of the Kelly Writers House, the ModPo Teaching Assistant will support and assist in content preparation and instruction with the Faculty Director for ModPo, the massive online open course taught through Coursera. The ModPo Teaching Assistant will also work and assist students registered for the course, as assigned.

Assist in ModPo. Hold office hours – 1.5 hours/week. 
Manage discussion forums – 1 hour/week. 
Attend weekly webcast – 1.5 hours/week.

Job Location – City, State

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Department / School

Provost Interdisciplinary Programs

Pay Range

$7.25 – $155.75

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Special Requirements 
Background check may be required after a conditional job offer is made. Consideration of the background check will be tailored to the requirements of the job.