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• Support review and assessment of student assignments
• Moderate the classroom environment with technical assistance and organize student learning and engagement
• Facilitate group discussions and activities
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• Manage Canvas course, creation of Tasks and Assignments
• Helping with creating/presenting didactics and guest lectures if interested
• Making course materials accessible
• Support proctoring exams
• Creation and presentation of teaching materials
• Carry out duties and responsibilities remotely, except for providing assistance in-person for one day at the start of the quarter during the immersion residency.

Other Duties and Responsibilities:

• Attend the Teaching Assistant Orientation training.
• Other tasks as assigned, including providing assistance for a BBS licensing course in the MSW program.

Qualifications:

• Currently enrolled PhD or PsyD student in good standing at PAU in your 2nd or 3rd year of study.
• Advanced understanding of the subject matter (see course description below)
• Strong communication, interpersonal and organizational skills
• Excellent classroom management skills
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• A strong work ethic, dependable, and ability to prioritize multiple tasks and follow through in a timely manner
• Previous tutoring or teaching experience (preferred qualification).

Application: To apply, please submit the following items combined into one PDF:

• Resume/CV
• Brief cover letter, including information on how your background and experience has reputed company you to work at a high level of quality of work with reputed company and co-workers from a variety of different backgrounds.
• Writing sample from a graduate course assignment at PAU
• Unofficial baccalaureate and/or graduate transcripts (optional)

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