Temporary Course Assistant

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Posted Job Title

Temporary Course Assistant

Job Profile Title

Temporary Employee - Non-Exempt

Job Description Summary

The University of Pennsylvania is seeking Course Assistants (CAs) to facilitate student learning in online courses for its Master of Health Care Innovation (MHCI) and related Professional Development programs. The MHCI connects health care professionals through transformative learning experiences designed to improve health care. The multidisciplinary curriculum builds students’ innovation and leadership skills to face urgent needs and long-term challenges.

**Job Description**:
The University of Pennsylvania is seeking Course Assistants (CAs) to facilitate student learning in online courses for its Master of Health Care Innovation (MHCI) and related Professional Development programs. The MHCI connects health care professionals through transformative learning experiences designed to improve health care. Course Assistants provide feedback, grading, and support to students in online courses and are encouraged to participate in synchronous faculty-student interactions. A Course Facilitator and the MEHP Online Education team, in turn, support CAs, as well as students and faculty.

Within the MHCI, full-semester graduate courses are condensed to 6 intensive weeks. MHCI labs and noncredit Professional Development courses are 4 weeks long. CA engagements typically last 5-8 weeks, including final grading. During a course, CAs work an average of 7-10 hours per week, not to exceed 15 hours. Tasks include:
- Providing meaningful and timely feedback on assignments, and grading using a rubric, for up to 20 students, with a turnaround of 5 days or fewer.-
- Participating in some synchronous and asynchronous faculty-student interactions.- Identifying student needs and escalating important issues.- Providing the MEHP Online team feedback on your teaching and learning experience in courses.

CAs may also be asked to participate in brief course development projects, such as drafting and reviewing quizzes and other assessments, or reviewing course materials for quality and consistency. Hours vary depending on the project, averaging 5-7 hours per week for 1 or 2 weeks.

**Qualifications**:
Course Assistants are reliable and empathetic, and they possess:
- Content knowledge in health care, health policy, innovation, or a closely related field.- The ability and time to provide meaningful and prompt feedback on student work.-
- Willingness to learn and expand their pedagogical skills.- The ability to work remotely, in close coordination with a team.

Job Location - City, State

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Department / School

Perelman School of Medicine

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.