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Faculty Assistant

University of New Mexico
$15.00 Hourly
United States, New Mexico, Albuquerque
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Jul 20, 2025
Requisition IDreq33992 Working TitleFaculty Assistant Pay$15.00 Hourly CampusMain - Albuquerque, NM DepartmentAS BA/MD Program (070A) Employment TypeStudent Employment Student TypeStudent Employment StatusNon-Exempt Background Check RequiredNo For Best Consideration Date8/1/2025 Position Summary Position Description: * -Attend all Biochemistry 423, section 001, CRN 25802, classes with Dr. Manifold-Wheeler on Tuesday/Thursday 9:30-10:45 am * -Assist with active learning group work during class time * -Be prepared with class materials, specific content, readings, etc. * -Collect, grade, and return graded assignments for all students enrolled in the assigned section * -Assist in proctoring and grading exams as assigned * -Keep records of student grades as instructed * -Hold office hours for student tutorial assistance - determined with Dr. Manifold-Wheeler TA Guidelines: Rather than present material of their own, the job of the TA is to clarify and integrate materials and to help students relate them to larger issues beyond the classroom. In particular, TAs are expected to demonstrate a responsible attitude toward the need for: commitment and sensitivity to the individual student, with awareness of diversity of students in terms of cultural, racial, gender and ethnic backgrounds, as well as differing learning styles; attention to special needs of students with declared or apparent learning difficulties; thorough and accurate correction of assignments, with appropriate constructive feedback; prompt return of corrected work. Consult with your faculty prior to approaching students on matters relating to problematic behavior. Teaching Assistants have the responsibility to inform the faculty in charge of any instances of academic dishonesty that they notice in the class. Minimum Qualifications Equivalencies not found for this position Preferred Qualifications Application Instructions Only applications submitted through the official UNMJobs site will be accepted. If you are viewing this job advertisement on a 3rd party site, please visit UNMJobs to submit an application. Please attach a resume/CV AND brief cover letter sharing your interest and possible experience applicable to this position. The University of New Mexico is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.