[Hiring] Academic Assistant for English @Louisiana State University

Role Description

Academic Assistants (AAs) work in college-level courses (either in Moodle or the publisher web site) to ensure prompt feedback and a quality educational experience for students. AAs will assist faculty with facilitating online courses in several ways including:

• Replying to student inquiries via email
• Grading assignments using rubrics
• Discussion forum ratings
• Sending weekly reminders to the class

AAs work harmoniously with faculty and supervisors to meet course needs. Duties within the course may vary and must be performed throughout the course duration. Academic Assistants are not responsible for creating course content or altering the course in any way. AAs are expected to stay up to date on required LSUA training including but not limited to FERPA, Sexual Harassment, Cybersecurity, and Moodle.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree AND 18 graduate hours in English

Requirements

• Application instructions:
• Resume/Vitae
• Unofficial graduate-level transcripts
• Names and email addresses for three references
• Official graduate transcripts will be required upon hire.

Benefits

• Health, life, dental, and vision insurance
• Flexible spending accounts
• Retirement options
• Various leave options
• Paid holidays
• Wellness benefits
• Tuition exemption for qualified positions
• Training and development opportunities
• Employee discounts
• More!

Positions approved to work outside the State of Louisiana shall be employed through Louisiana State University’s partner, nextSource Workforce Solutions, for Employer of Record Services including but not limited to employment, benefits, payroll, and tax compliance. Positions employed through Employer of Record Services will be offered benefits and retirement as applicable through their provider and will not be eligible for State of Louisiana benefits and retirement.