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College Pozen Family Center for Human Rights

About the Department

Pozen Family Center for Human Rights

Job Summary

The Pozen Center seeks an Instructional Assistant to support the Human Rights Major program. The Instructional Assistant\'s role comprises a set of responsibilities designed to address the majors\' curricular needs and may differ each quarter.

The Instructional Assistant will assist human rights faculty with delivering course material, coordinating and leading discussion sections, and provide academic support to students. Responsibilities include the following: grading assignments, offering constructive feedback, and contributing to the overall learning environment. This position offers a unique opportunity to immerse oneself in the dynamic field of human rights education and foster meaningful connections within the University community.

This position provides instructional support to teachers in one or more subjects while expanding individual knowledge and acquiring higher-level knowledge and skills. Assists the teachers by providing individual instruction, counseling, and other academic services with a moderate level of guidance and direction. Assesses and documents student progress. Prepares lesson plans, course outlines and assignments.

We are seeking a candidate with a strong academic background in human rights or a related field. A passion for human rights and commitment to student learning are essential. and genuine passion for human rights. Ideal candidates possess a broad understanding of human rights with knowledge spanning areas such as law, social sciences, and the humanities, and be able to engage critically with complex human rights issues.

Responsibilities

• Assists the instructor of record in delivering various human rights courses, including international human rights law and practice, health and human rights, and human rights: philosophical foundations.
• Provides instructional support for nine courses spread across three quarters.
• Holds regular office hours to provide academic guidance and support to students.
• Reviews and provides feedback on papers, exams, and other assignments, and make recommendations for grades on individual assignments.
• Contributes to the development of teaching resources and student materials.
• Coordinates discussion sections, sets up equipment, manages reserve readings, and handles other logistical aspects.
• Maintains regular communication and meets with the instructor of record to discuss course progress and coordination.
• Attends all assigned course sessions and completes assigned readings.
• Whenever possible, handles multiple sections of a single course to ensure consistency in instruction.
• Assists in the planning and execution of events related to the Human Rights major.
• Meets with students to discuss academic matters and provides guidance on programs and opportunities within the Human Rights Major.
• Attends relevant on-campus training sessions focused on pedagogy and academic technology.
• Attends larger meetings and facilitates weekly discussion sections as supplementary sessions to the scheduled course.
• Attends Pozen Family Center staff and board meetings to actively participate in the Center\'s activities.
• Serves on committees related to the Human Rights major as assigned.
• Assists teachers with all aspects of the academic program. Instructs and provides counseling to students as well as giving them feedback.
• Work with small groups of students to help them improve in the subject area and hold office hours to speak individually with students
• Performs other relate work as needed.

Minimum Qualifications

Education:

Minimum requirements include a college or university degree in related field.

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Work Experience:

Minimum requirements include knowledge and skills developed through 2-5 years of work experience in a related job discipline.

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Certifications:

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Preferred Qualifications

Education:

• Master\'s degree or higher in a relevant social sciences or humanities field.

Experience:

• Teaching assistant or instructor in relevant undergraduate courses.
• Conducting research in related fields.

Preferred Competencies

Strong verbal and written communication skills, including excellent editing/proofreading ability in English.

Foster an inclusive environment for all students.

Handle multiple concurrent projects in a competent and professional manner while also managing details and meeting deadlines.

Work effectively with supervision and as a part of a team, individually or in concert with other offices and campus partners.

Work autonomously, taking initiative and without detaile