Teaching Assistant - Government, Student

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School of Public Affairs

Time Type:

Part time

FLSA Status:

Non-Exempt

Summary:

The Teaching Assistant will run a weekly one-hour discussion section and be available to talk to students in one of the eight sections of Individual Freedom v. Authority offered in Fall 2026. They will consistently meet with the course’s professor to discuss class and coordinate section topics throughout the year. This position will work for 3 hours weekly.

Essential Functions:

• Run a weekly one-hour discussion section and be available to talk to students in one of the seven sections of Individual Freedom v. Authority offered in Fall 2026.

• Meet with the course’s professor to discuss class and coordinate section topics.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:

• Part-time.

• 3 hours per week.

Salary Range:

• $18.40 per hour.

Required Education and Experience:

• Having previously taken Individual Freedom v. Authority (GOVT 105).

• Good understanding of the main issues of political philosophy.

Other Details

• This position is available only to enrolled American University students.

• Please note this job announcement is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

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Current American University Employees

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