What are the responsibilities and job description for the Teaching Support Assistant position at Inside Higher Ed?
Posting Date:
03/25/2026
Open Until Filled:
Yes
Position Number:
1129318
Position Title:
Teaching Support Assistant
Hiring Range Minimum:
$17.51
Hiring Range Maximum:
$21.89
Union Type:
Not a Union Position
SEIU Level:
Not an SEIU Position
FLSA Status:
Non-Exempt
Employment Category:
Regular Full Time w/end date
Scheduled Months Per Year:
9
Scheduled Hours Per Week:
37.5
Schedule:
9 am – 4:30 pm
9 months – September-June
Location of Position:
Hanover, NH
007B Fairchild
Remote Work Eligibility?:
Onsite only
Is this a term position?:
Yes
If Yes, Length Of Term In Months.:
9
Is this a grant funded position?:
No
Position Purpose:
This position assists instructors by preparing course materials, managing technical components of instruction (including support for Canvas), and holding office hours to provide students with additional academic guidance. In addition to this vital teaching support, the postbac also plays a key role in faculty research—particularly among our human geography faculty—by contributing to projects that benefit from flexible, part-time assistance. This dual contribution to teaching and research makes the postbac role uniquely well-suited to the structure and needs of our department.
Required Qualifications - Education And Yrs Exp:
Bachelors or equivalent combination of education and experience
Required Qualifications - Skills, Knowledge And Abilities:
Kelly Palmer
Department Contact Phone Number:
646-3378
Department Contact For Cover Letter And Title:
Xun Shi, Chair
Department Contact's Phone Number:
603-646-3378
Equal Opportunity Employer:
Dartmouth College is an equal opportunity employer under federal law. We prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, marital status, or any other legally protected status. Applications are welcome from all.
Background Check:
Employment in this position is contingent upon consent to and successful completion of a pre-employment background check, which may include a criminal background check, reference checks, verification of work history, conduct review, and verification of any required academic credentials, licenses, and/or certifications, with results acceptable to Dartmouth College. A criminal conviction will not automatically disqualify an applicant from employment. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.
Is Driving a Vehicle (e.g. Dartmouth Vehicle Or Off Road Vehicle, Rental Car, Personal Car) An Essential Function Of This Job?:
Not an essential function
Special Instructions To Applicants:
This position is a 9-month term position.
Dartmouth College has a Tobacco-Free Policy. Smoking and the use of tobacco-based products (including smokeless tobacco) are prohibited in all facilities, grounds, vehicles or other areas owned, operated or occupied by Dartmouth College with no exceptions. For details, please see our policy. https://policies.dartmouth.edu/policy/tobacco-free-policy
Quick Link:
https://searchjobs.dartmouth.edu/postings/85103
Description:
Assists faculty members with every aspect of courses
Percentage Of Time:
30
Description:
Attends Class
Percentage Of Time:
20
Description:
Assists in obtaining new data
Percentage Of Time:
15
Description:
Grades labs, texts, exams as needed
Percentage Of Time:
10
Description:
Scans, photocopies, processes data for lectures
Percentage Of Time:
5
Description:
Performs routine literature searches to locate specific information relating to the course
Description:
Prepares appropriate and understandable representations of data such as sequences, graphs, charts, etc.
Percentage Of Time:
10
03/25/2026
Open Until Filled:
Yes
Position Number:
1129318
Position Title:
Teaching Support Assistant
Hiring Range Minimum:
$17.51
Hiring Range Maximum:
$21.89
Union Type:
Not a Union Position
SEIU Level:
Not an SEIU Position
FLSA Status:
Non-Exempt
Employment Category:
Regular Full Time w/end date
Scheduled Months Per Year:
9
Scheduled Hours Per Week:
37.5
Schedule:
9 am – 4:30 pm
9 months – September-June
Location of Position:
Hanover, NH
007B Fairchild
Remote Work Eligibility?:
Onsite only
Is this a term position?:
Yes
If Yes, Length Of Term In Months.:
9
Is this a grant funded position?:
No
Position Purpose:
This position assists instructors by preparing course materials, managing technical components of instruction (including support for Canvas), and holding office hours to provide students with additional academic guidance. In addition to this vital teaching support, the postbac also plays a key role in faculty research—particularly among our human geography faculty—by contributing to projects that benefit from flexible, part-time assistance. This dual contribution to teaching and research makes the postbac role uniquely well-suited to the structure and needs of our department.
Required Qualifications - Education And Yrs Exp:
Bachelors or equivalent combination of education and experience
Required Qualifications - Skills, Knowledge And Abilities:
- Bachelor’s degree with a major in geography or the equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Competent in basic quantitative analytical methods, procedures and techniques
- Ability to work independently and to apply good judgment.
- Experience working with faculty
Kelly Palmer
Department Contact Phone Number:
646-3378
Department Contact For Cover Letter And Title:
Xun Shi, Chair
Department Contact's Phone Number:
603-646-3378
Equal Opportunity Employer:
Dartmouth College is an equal opportunity employer under federal law. We prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, marital status, or any other legally protected status. Applications are welcome from all.
Background Check:
Employment in this position is contingent upon consent to and successful completion of a pre-employment background check, which may include a criminal background check, reference checks, verification of work history, conduct review, and verification of any required academic credentials, licenses, and/or certifications, with results acceptable to Dartmouth College. A criminal conviction will not automatically disqualify an applicant from employment. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.
Is Driving a Vehicle (e.g. Dartmouth Vehicle Or Off Road Vehicle, Rental Car, Personal Car) An Essential Function Of This Job?:
Not an essential function
Special Instructions To Applicants:
This position is a 9-month term position.
Dartmouth College has a Tobacco-Free Policy. Smoking and the use of tobacco-based products (including smokeless tobacco) are prohibited in all facilities, grounds, vehicles or other areas owned, operated or occupied by Dartmouth College with no exceptions. For details, please see our policy. https://policies.dartmouth.edu/policy/tobacco-free-policy
Quick Link:
https://searchjobs.dartmouth.edu/postings/85103
Description:
Assists faculty members with every aspect of courses
Percentage Of Time:
30
Description:
Attends Class
Percentage Of Time:
20
Description:
Assists in obtaining new data
Percentage Of Time:
15
Description:
Grades labs, texts, exams as needed
Percentage Of Time:
10
Description:
Scans, photocopies, processes data for lectures
Percentage Of Time:
5
Description:
Performs routine literature searches to locate specific information relating to the course
Description:
Prepares appropriate and understandable representations of data such as sequences, graphs, charts, etc.
Percentage Of Time:
10
- : Demonstrates professionalism and collegiality through actions, interactions, and communications with others appropriate to an environment that is welcoming to all.
- : Performs other duties as assigned.
Salary : $18 - $22