Teaching Assistant, Individual Freedom v Authority (Student)
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This position is available only to enrolled American University students.
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Department:
School of Public AffairsTime Type:
Part timeFLSA Status:
Non-ExemptJob Description:
Summary:
The Teaching Assistant (TA) for GOVT-105 Individual Freedom v Authority will run a weekly one-hour discussion section and be available to talk to students in one of the six sections of Individual Freedom v. Authority offered in Spring 2026. The Teaching Assistant will also meet with the course’s professor to discuss class and coordinate section topics.
Essential Functions:
Run a weekly one-hour discussion section and be available to talk to students in one of the six sections of Individual Freedom v. Authority offered in Spring 2026.
Meet with the course’s professor to discuss class and coordinate section topics.
Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:
Part-time.
5 expected hours per week.
Salary Range:
$17.95 per hour.
Required Education and Experience:
Having previously taken Individual Freedom v. Authority (GOVT 105).
Good understanding of the main issues of political philosophy.
Additional Eligibility Qualifications:
All AU students are eligible to apply for this position, with a preference for those students with a Federal Work Study award.
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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