Graduate Assistantship Opportunity

The Institute for Teaching, Learning and Academic Leadership seeks motivated, energetic candidates for a 20-hour-per-week graduate assistantship for the 2009-2010 academic year. The ideal candidate will be creative, dynamic, and team-oriented, and will be committed to strong undergraduate teaching. Job responsibilities will include, but not be limited to the following:

• Work one-on-one with graduate teaching assistants on instructional issues
• Plan and assist with delivering events. (Orientation programs, workshops, etc.)
• Conduct research on teaching, learning, and faculty development issues
• Develop and prepare marketing and promotional strategies and materials
• Provide services to instructors (videotaping of classes, classroom observation, technology assistance, student surveys, etc.)
• Assist in the day-to-day operation of the Institute
  

The successful candidate will have the following characteristics:

• Ability to multitask and work independently
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines under pressure
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for team projects
• Strong research and writing skills
• Teaching experience or demonstrated strong interest in teaching issues
• A commitment to graduate student professional development.
  

Additionally, ideal candidates will be comfortable with or demonstrate a willingness to learn various technologies and software:

• Multimedia development (eg: Real Producer, Adobe Premiere, Captivate, etc.)
• General office software (eg: Microsoft Office, Adobe Acrobat, Photoshop)
• Course Management software (Blackboard, Moodle, Angel, etc.)
  

Qualifications: Must be a full-time, matriculated graduate student. Teaching experience is highly desirable.

For more information about the Institute for Teaching, Learning and Academic Leadership, please visit http://www.albany.edu/teachingandlearning

TO APPLY, send resume, cover letter, and contact information for 3 references by Wednesday, May 13th to:

Steven Doellefeld, Ph.D.
Associate Director
Institute for Teaching, Learning and Academic Leadership
LI-B69
University at Albany
1400 Washington Ave.
Albany, NY 12222
steven@uamail.albany.edu
518-442-5521

Applications will be accepted in either hard copy or electronic form (PDF files preferred).