Teaching Assistant in Psychology

About Utica University:

Located in the heart of Central New York, Utica University is a comprehensive, independent, private institution founded in 1946 as Utica College. We offer many of the advantages of a large university, such as undergraduate and graduate degree options, excellent academic programs, and outstanding faculty, but with an intimacy and a high degree of personal attention more closely associated with smaller private institutions.

We empower learners to achieve their career and life goals through personally enriching experiences and outstanding educational pathways.

At Utica University, we are committed to creating a working and learning environment where all people feel supported.

Following our institutional values, we work to support diverse perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences in an equitable, respectful, and inclusive environment, while promoting freedom of expression and encouraging civil discourse.

Job Description:

Position Summary:

A psychology teaching assistant is needed to provide instructional and organizational support for the instructor and students in undergraduate psychology courses for the spring 2027 semester. May have to work evening and weekend hours. Times to be arranged with some flexibility.

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for maintaining attendance records
• Distributing and collecting assignments
• Previewing assignments
• Proctoring exams
• Managing courses on Moodle
• Responsible for working closely with the professor in the classroom and will monitor the classroom environment for student questions and potential issues
• Expected to be present during all scheduled class times and to meet with the instructor 15 minutes before and after each scheduled class.
• May also need to deliver materials to various offices when necessary.

Requirements:

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in psychology or related field, required
• Teaching experience preferred with good interpersonal skills.

Skills/Abilities:

• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Must be reliable
• Must have strong organizational skills
• Should be flexible in availability to accommodate the classroom schedule
• Show a strong commitment to diversity and working with students
• Must possess excellent oral and written communication skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office
• Knowledge of SPSS and Moodle preferred.
• Must be willing to attend training when required.

Additional Information:

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position

EEO Statement

Utica University is committed to equal opportunity and creating a welcoming work environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to veteran status, disability, citizenship status, domestic violence victim status, or protected status under applicable local, state, or federal law.

Commitment to Supporting and Hiring Veterans

Utica University is a comprehensive, independent, private institution founded in 1946 to offer options for higher education study to veterans returning from the Second World War. More than seventy years since veterans returned from WWII, this tradition of serving veterans is still held in high regard here at Utica University, and we are proud to welcome veterans as students and as valued members of our faculty and professional staff.

Application Instructions:

To be considered for this position, you must upload and include the following information:

• Submit a resume and cover letter at time of application.
• Three (3) references are required to be listed on the application. These should be professional references, two of which must be current or former supervisors. Finalist will be contacted prior to reference checking.

Offers are contingent on the completion of a post-offer background check, and official transcripts are required upon hire.