Teaching Support Assistant

Posting date
03/25/2026

Open Until Filled
Yes

Position Number
1129318

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.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with faculty

Department Contact for Recruitment Inquiries
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

Percentage Of Time
10

Description

Prepares appropriate and understandable representations of data such as sequences, graphs, charts, etc.

Percentage Of Time
10
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Demonstrates professionalism and collegiality through actions, interactions, and communications with others appropriate to an environment that is welcoming to all.
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Performs other duties as assigned.

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