Job Description
Job Description
This position is for the full academic year, open only to enrolled upperclassmen. Incoming freshmen are not eligible to apply for this position.
Expected hours of work per week : 10-15
Work Location & Hours : Sanderson Hall or Kresge Library, Monday-Thursday 3 : 00-5 : 30 p.m.
Purpose of Position : to assist Philosophy Department faculty in instruction, scholarship, and other departmental activities
Qualifications for Position :
- Upperclassman, freshmen are not eligible for this position
- Friendly, caring for the success of others, honest, teachable, punctual, willing to tutor
- Able to communicate clearly orally and in writing
- Philosophy major who has successfully completed both PHI 101 and PHI 102
- Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office suite, including Word, Excel, and Powerpoint
- Basic knowledge of Windows operating system
- Basic knowledge of Canvas
- Able to handle sensitive information concerning fellow students responsibly
- Able to organize files, both manually and electronically
Expected Duties and Responsibilities :
Grade quizzes, daily class preparation assignments, and possibly parts of examsAssist professor(s) in keeping accurate records of student completion of homework, quiz grades, etc.Provide tutoring service for students struggling in philosophy courses, especially intro-level philosophy courses (Note : this might entail attending classes in some cases in addition to being available for students outside class.)Occasionally lead a class or group discussion for a professorCopy or scan materials for classesProvide assistance in research for professorsCopy or scan materials for professorsAssist Philosophy Club president in organizing and running events as neededAssist Philosophy Department chair in organizing, advertising, and running the annual philosophy conference (the Gordon H. Clark Symposium)Other general clerical assistance to professor(s) as needed - e.g., cataloging of books, assistance in discarding used materials (including the shredding of sensitive documents), etc.Competencies
Philosophy majorAt least a sophomore who has successfully completed both PHI 101 and PHI 102Friendly, teachable, willing to tutor, punctualAble to communicate clearly orally and in writingBasic knowledge of Microsoft Office suite including Word, Excel, and PowerpointBasic knowledge of Windows operating systemBasic knowledge of CanvasAble to handle sensitive information concerning fellow students responsiblyAble to organize files, both manually and electronicallySkills that Might Be Developed / Strengthened while Working in this Position :
Communication skills : both oral and writingSkills in serving others in the context of teaching and scholarshipTeaching skillsResearch skillsSkills in the use of technologies that are important to teaching and scholarshipTime-management skillsOrganizational skillsResume skills development (NACE Competencies required by employers) to be developed
Career & Self-Development including displaying (a) awareness of his or her strengths and areas for development and (b) desire and willingness to pursue opportunities for developmentCommunication in the forms of speech and writing that is effective in providing feedback to students in their daily homework and instruction to students struggling with aspects of PHI 101 (intro to philosophy) or PHI 102 (logic)Critical Thinking in the form of assessment of students' daily homework, helping students work out action plans for improvement in their performance in PHI 101 (intro to philosophy) and PHI 102 (logic) regular assistance to the Philosophy Department professors / supervisor that helps anticipate needs that students are likely to have moving forwardGlobal Literacy displayed by appreciation of ethnic and cultural differences that winsomely empowers students to work together to form a vibrant, engaged learning communityLeadership through encouraging and equipping students for success in their intro-level PHI courses and modeling for them the attitudes and skills needed for success in the study of philosophyProfessionalism by being dependable and attentive to detailsTeamwork including building strong work relationships with the professors and the president of the Philosophy ClubTechnology : manage and use technology effectively to benefit the students he or she is serving (especially Canvas)Work Environment
This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers and phones.
Work Habits (with alignment of Core Values)
The College asks from its staff members the following fundamental work habits :
Do good work. (Service, Diligence, Faithfulness)Take ownership of your job. (Selflessness, Diligence, Resourcefulness, Enterprising, Creative)Be punctual. (Service, Diligence, Integrity, Faithfulness)Dress professionally and appropriately for your job. (Humility)Make suggestions when appropriate. (Resourcefulness, Enterprising, and Creative)Communicate openly and honestly. Seek to resolve differences in accordance with the Scriptural patterns summarized in the Staff Manual policy on Fair Treatment as well as the Grievance and Appeals Procedure . (Integrity, Faithfulness)Attend chapel services at least once per week, on average. (Integrity, Faithfulness)Physical Demands
Sitting : Remaining in the seated position
Lifting : Raising or lowering an object from one level to another (includes upward pulling) 25-50 lbs.
Communicating : Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken and / or written word to impart verbal information to clients or to the public and to convey detailed spoken and / or written instructions to other workers accurately and quickly.
