FA125 Christianity and the Arts Assistant (GA)

POSITION SUMMARY: Assist with student interaction, grading, optional lecture, class preparation. This is a 9-month Academic GA position reserved for graduate students of BJU.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Attend all classes; assist professor however he/she needs help.
• Take attendance and report on Avenue.
• Send update/reminder emails to students on weekly basis.
• Answer student emails as much as possible within 36 hours of receipt.
• Provide instruction for students who have questions about class material.
• Maintain regular, posted office hours to be available to students.
• Schedule and organize tours for students at the direction of the course instructor.
• Maintain class materials on CANVAS.
• Administer and grade quizzes on CANVAS.
• Evaluate and grade three art assessment reports and essay style midterm projects per student and provide feedback to the students.
• Be committed to personal and professional development.
• Present one lecture
• Handle all student accommodation requirements.
• Make seating chart using Seat Assignment maker in Student Central or with the help of the course instructor
• Keep students informed of recitals, concerts, drama, and visual art events on campus.
• Update CANVAS each semester before classes begin at the direction of the Course Instructor
• Print and distribute handouts.
• Support activities related to the academic school.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• CANVAS
• Interpersonal Communication Skills
• Public Speaking Communication Skills
• Professional email practices
• Confrontation Management
• Proficiency in Writing and English
• Background in art, music, theatre, or cinema

This GA position is available only to those pursuing post-graduate studies at Bob Jones University. Eligibility is based on the condition of having met the academic requirements for a student enrolled in a graduate program. To retain employment, you must be registered for and complete coursework for 6 to 10 credit hours each fall and spring semester.

An applicant for a position in the Bob Jones University group — Bob Jones University, Bob Jones Academy or BJU Press — must be a born-again Christian who has a personal relationship with Jesus Christ. Each applicant must agree with and affirm the Bob Jones University creed, mission (see https://www.bju.edu/about/creed-mission.php) and core biblical doctrines regarding areas such as the Bible, the triune God, man and salvation, etc.  Employees are expected to maintain a conservative lifestyle and support the group’s positions on issues such as beverage alcohol and addictive substances, creation, marriage and human sexuality and the sanctity of life, etc., (https://www.bju.edu/about/positions.php). Employees are to be active members of a local Bible-believing church which holds orthodox theology.  Whether in the classroom, online, through student activities, or through the preparation of educational materials for Christian schools and homeschool families, applicants must be committed to providing students an excellent, world-class education from a biblical worldview that prepares them for a lifetime of service for Jesus Christ.

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