Posted in Other 23 days ago.
Temporary Course Assistant
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The University of Pennsylvania, the largest private employer in Philadelphia, is a world-renowned leader in education, research, and innovation. This historic, Ivy League school consistently ranks among the top 10 universities in the annual U.S. News & World Report survey. Penn has 12 highly-regarded schools that provide opportunities for undergraduate, graduate and continuing education, all influenced by Penn's distinctive interdisciplinary approach to scholarship and learning. As an employer Penn has been ranked nationally on many occasions with the most recent award from Forbes who named Penn one of America's Best Large Employers in 2023.
Penn offers a unique working environment within the city of Philadelphia. The University is situated on a beautiful urban campus, with easy access to a range of educational, cultural, and recreational activities. With its historical significance and landmarks, lively cultural offerings, and wide variety of atmospheres, Philadelphia is the perfect place to call home for work and play.
Posted Job Title
Temporary Course Assistant
Job Profile Title
Temporary Employee - Non-Exempt
Job Description Summary
The University of Pennsylvania is seeking Course Assistants (CAs) to facilitate student learning in online courses for its Master of Health Care Innovation (MHCI) and related Professional Development programs. The MHCI connects health care professionals through transformative learning experiences designed to improve health care. The multidisciplinary curriculum builds students' innovation and leadership skills to face urgent needs and long-term challenges.
By studying and interacting online as a cohort, students develop a diverse network of innovative thinkers. Faculty—drawn from across Penn—are leading, active experts in health policy, operations management, behavioral economics, innovation methodologies, health equity, and leadership. Students apply their MHCI experience immediately in their work as clinicians, executives, directors, researchers, entrepreneurs, consultants, and more.
The MHCI is housed in the Perelman School of Medicine's Department of Medical Ethics and Health Policy (MEHP). We are profoundly committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion and are seeking candidates who support and foster this commitment.
Job Description
The University of Pennsylvania is seeking Course Assistants (CAs) to facilitate student learning in online courses for its Master of Health Care Innovation (MHCI) and related Professional Development programs. The MHCI connects health care professionals through transformative learning experiences designed to improve health care. Course Assistants provide feedback, grading, and support to students in online courses and are encouraged to participate in synchronous faculty-student interactions. A Course Facilitator and the MEHP Online Education team, in turn, support CAs, as well as students and faculty.
Within the MHCI, full-semester graduate courses are condensed to 6 intensive weeks. MHCI labs and noncredit Professional Development courses are 4 weeks long. CA engagements typically last 5-8 weeks, including final grading. During a course, CAs work an average of 7-10 hours per week, not to exceed 15 hours. Tasks include:
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