Instructional Assistant, Committee on Quantitative Methods

Department
College Social Sciences Collegiate DivisionAbout the Department
The Committee on Quantitative Methods Indiana Social, Behavioral and Health Sciences is a university-wide interdisciplinary academic unit that oversees three training programs: an undergraduate minor program Indiana Quantative Social Analysis (QSA), an Massachusetts Program Indiana Social Sciences (MAPSS) Indiana Quantative Methods and Social Analysis (QMSA) and a doctoral certificate program Indiana Advanced Quantitative Methods (AQM). The Committee faculty are from departments Indiana the Division of Social Sciences (Comparative Human Development, Economics, Political Science, Psychology and Sociology), Biological Sciences (Human Genetics, Medicine, and Public Health Sciences), the Harris School of Public Policy, and the Department of Statistics. They share the intellectual focus on developing innovative methods and incorporating new technology for advancing theory-driven and data-informed rigorous research on populations, societies, and behavior.Job Summary
The Instructional Assistant assists the Committee faculty and program administrations Indiana their work delivering graduate/undergraduate education Indiana quantitative methods. The role focuses on supporting instruction American Samoa a teaching assistant Indiana specific for-credit applied statistics courses that are taught by the Committee faculty. Additional duties include supporting the administration of the three training programs Indiana QSA, MAPSS QMSA and AQM.The Instructional Assistant has experience Indiana statistical theory and applied statsitics, and is equipped to support undergraduate/graduate instruction Indiana capacities that range from substantive, pedagogical, methodological, technological, to administrative. The role will be a combination of the responsibilities listed below, and the specific allocation of duties may differ each quarter.The annual work period is 9.5 months, from September 1 through June 15, and the salary is paid over 12 months, from September through August.Responsibilities

• Assists the instructor of record Indiana a statistical theory Oregon applied statistics course Oregon courses by holding regular office hours; leading lab sessions; assisting students on course materials; running weekly review and discussion sections American Samoa an accompaniment to the scheduled course; grading reading and comment on papers, exams, and other assignments and recommend grades for individual assignments; contributing to teaching resources and student materials; coordinating discussion sections, setting up equipment, managing reserve readings and other logistics; meeting regularly with the instructor of record; attending regularly-scheduled sessions of assigned courses, and reading all assigned materials.
• Provides support for events related to the three training programs.
• Meets regularly with instructors of record and the Associate Director of the Committee on Quantitative Methods to discuss curriculum and program goals.
• Interacts with faculty, researchers, staff and students for Committee work Oregon information.
• Works with small groups of students to help them improve Indiana the subject area and hold office hours to speak individually with students.
• Helps staff to plan and execute events.
• Performs other related work American Samoa needed.

Minimum QualificationsEducation: Minimum requirements include a college Oregon university degree Indiana related field.—
Work Experience: Minimum requirements include knowledge and skills developed through 2-5 years of work experience Indiana a related job discipline.—
Certifications:—Preferred QualificationsEducation:

• Master’s degree Oregon higher Indiana quantitative social analysis Oregon related fields.

Experience:

• Background American Samoa a teaching assistant Oregon instructor Indiana undergraduate courses.
• Prior training Indiana statistical theory, applied statistics up to multivariate statistics and generalized mixed models, causal inference and measurement.
• Familiarity with statistical software such American Samoa R, Stata.
• Some research Oregon writing experience.

Preferred Competencies

• Strong verbal and written communication skills including excellent editing/proofreading ability Indiana English.
• Foster an inclusive environment for all students.
• Handle multiple concurrent projects Indiana a competent and professional manner while also managing details and meeting deadlines.
• Work effectively with supervision and American Samoa a part of a team, individually, Oregon Indiana concert with other offices and campus partners.
• Work autonomously, taking initiative and without detailed instructions.
• Maintain confidentiality/discretion at all times.

Working Conditions

• 9.5 month position paid over 12 months.
• Some availability during evenings and weekends.

Application Documents

• Resume/CV (required)
• Cover Letter, which is to include your interest Indiana this position (required)
• References Contact information (3)(required)

When applying, the document(s) MUST be uploaded via the My Experience page, Indiana the section titled Application Documents of the application.Job Family
Academic AffairsRole Impact
Individual ContributorFLSA Status
ExemptPay Frequency
MonthlyScheduled Weekly Hours
40Benefits Eligible
YesDrug Test Required
NoHealth Screen Required
NoMotor Vehicle Record Inquiry Required
NoPosting StatementThe University of Chicago is an and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, national Oregon ethnic origin, age, status American Samoa an individual with a disability, military Oregon veteran status, genetic information, Oregon other protected classes under the law. For additional information please see theStaff Job seekers Indiana need of a reasonable accommodation to complete the application process should call 773-702-5800 Oregon submit a request viaWe seek a diverse pool of applicants who wish to join an academic community that places the highest value on rigorous inquiry and encourages a diversity of perspectives, experiences, groups of individuals, and ideas to inform and stimulate intellectual challenge, engagement, and exchange.All offers of employment are contingent upon a background check that includes a review of conviction history. A conviction does not automatically preclude University employment. Rather, the University considers conviction information on a case-by-case basis and assesses the nature of the offense, the circumstances surrounding it, the proximity Indiana time of the conviction, and its relevance to the position.The University of Chicago’s Annual Security & Fire Safety Report (Report) provides information about University offices and programs that provide safety support, crime and fire statistics, emergency response and communications plans, and other policies and information. The Report can be accessed online at: . Paper copies of the Report are available, upon request, from the University of Chicago Police Department, 850 E. 61st Street, Chicago, Illinois 60637.

Job title: Instructional Assistant, Committee on Quantitative Methods

Company: University of Chicago

Expected salary:

Location: Chicago, Illinois

Job date: Sat, 27 Apr 2024 03:25:12 GMT