Teaching Assistant

Job Description:

To assist faculty in the instructional process, reinforcing instruction to individual or small groups of students in a classroom environment. Assist in the preparation of instructional materials and implementation of lesson plans and provide routine support. TA's are responsible for assisting in achieving course objectives as directed:

• Readying classroom/studio space for the work of the semester.
• Oversight of student work and instruction assistance.
• Providing independent research for lectures outside of class time.
• Giving technical demonstrations to students.
• Supervision and chaperoning field trips that may be held outside of regularly scheduled class time.
• Assisting classroom/studio readiness and clean up at the beginning and end of each class period.
• Serve as lab monitor after class hours as needed.
• Assisting with end of semester studio/classroom clean up.
• Work with staff in the Visual Art Dept. & other academic units to support course operations and development of student work.
• Maintain and update course websites as needed.

Job Qualifications  

• BA/BS degree in a related field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Responsible, alert, organized, patient, personable, and punctual.
• Ability to provide clear corrective instructions as needed.
• Ability to make quick decisions and take decisive action. Assertive in enforcing facility rules and regulations consistently in a professional and customer service-oriented manner.
• Visual and auditory ability to respond to critical incidents and physical ability to act swiftly in emergency situations.

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All offers of employment are contingent upon a criminal background check and education verification satisfactory to Brown University.

Benefits of Working at Brown:

Information on the Benefits of Working at Brown can be found here.

Recruiting Start Date:

2025-10-22

Job Posting Title:

Teaching Assistant

Department:

Department of Visual Art

Grade:

Grade 8

Worker Type:

Employee

Worker Sub-Type:

Seasonal/Intermittent (Fixed Term) (Seasonal)

Time Type:

Part time

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

10

Position Work Location:

Onsite

 

Submission Guidelines:

Please note that in order to be considered an applicant for any staff position at Brown University you must submit an application form for each position for which you believe you are qualified. Applications are not kept on file for future positions. Please include a cover letter and resume with each position application.

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

Still Have Questions?

If you have any questions you may contact employment@brown.edu.

EEO Statement:

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