What are the responsibilities and job description for the Graduate Teaching Assistant (Hawaiian Studies) position at University of Hawaii?
Description
Title: Graduate Teaching Assistant
Hiring Unit: Kamakakuokalani Center for Hawaiian Studies under the Hawai'inuiakea School of Hawaiian Knowledge
Location: UH Manoa
Date Posted: August 31, 2023
Closing Date: Continuous
Salary Information: Commensurate with experience and applicable minimum for the academic year
Monthly Type: 9 Month
Full Time/Part Time: Part Time - Full Time Equivalency: 50%
Temporary/Permanent: Temporary
Other Conditions: Recruiting to fill four (4) openings. Temporary, non-tenure, contingent on course offerings, sufficient enrollment, program need, and pending availability of funds.
Duties and Responsibilities- Under faculty supervision, teach and/or assist with courses during the Fall/Spring semesters in one or more of the following areas of Hawaiian Studies: (HWST 107, HWST 207, HWST 307, HWST 356) and/or other Hawaiian Studies courses as needed.
- Provide faculty direct technical support delivering technology-enhanced and online courses (Hybrid, asynchronous, synchronous, and H.O.T. - Here Or There).
- Provide student direct technical support with course technologies (e.g. Laulima, communication and collaboration tools).
- Attend weekly training meetings.
- Complete other duties as assigned.
- Bachelor of Arts in Hawaiian Studies or field of study closely allied to Hawaiian culture, history, language and/or arts.
- Admitted full-time at the University of Hawai'i in a graduate degree program at the time of hire.
- Completion of Hawaiian Studies Graduate Program prerequisites.
- Translation proficiency in Hawaiian language;
- Admitted to the Hawaiian Studies Graduate Program;
- Grade point average above 3.5;
- Strong oral and written communication skills.
To Apply:
Submit the following via NeoGov:
1.Cover letter indicating how you satisfy the minimum and desirable qualifications
2. Names of 3 professional references including their contact information and e-mail address
3. Current vitae
4. Any other relevant materials that indicate your qualifications to the duties.
All submitted materials are the property of the School.
Inquiries:
Dr Kamanamaikalani Beamer, Director; beamer@hawaii.eduEEO/AA, Clery Act, ADA
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