Teaching Assistant at Nexford University

Nexford University is a next-generation university based in Washington DC offering a competency-based learning model. Nexford’s mission is to enable greater social and economic mobility by providing an affordable high-quality education that will positively impact millions of lives around the world.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Teaching Assistant

Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time
Department: Product

Position Summary

• The Online Teaching Assistant (TA) is responsible for supporting Faculty for Nexford University (NXU) undergraduate or graduate-level programs.
• The Online TA supports learner success by providing guidance within the course and providing individualized and substantive assignment feedback under the supervision of the faculty.

Job Responsibilities

• Support Faculty with the grading of assignments which include, but are not limited to: Discussion Forums, Formative /Summative Assessments, and Incomplete or late submissions
• Provide learners with individualized and substantive feedback on assignments
• Notify Faculty and the Learner Services Team regarding learners who are struggling and may need additional support with writing or subject area tutoring
• Assist with data collection as needed Required Skills and Qualities
• Flexible work style appropriate for remote and offshore teams
• Sound judgment and decision-making skills appropriate for NXU’s fast-paced, entrepreneurial culture
• Strong outcomes-based orientation and track record of achieving results

About You 

• Teaching experience in undergraduate and graduate Business or Technology programs
• Experience with grading learners’ work at the university level
• Experience using a course-level rubric, knowledgeable with plagiarism software (e.g., Turnitin) and/or a learning management system
• Must have earned a bachelor’s degree in business from an accredited institution for undergraduate courses and a master’s degree in business or Technology related fields from an accredited institution for graduate courses
• At least two years of teaching or TA experience in a Business School or with Business related subject areas
• 1-3 years of industry experience highly desired

Benefits 

• Work at a company with a social mission where you can make a real difference in the world
• Generous Vacation days
• An entrepreneurial and highly stimulating environment
• 50% discounted tuition on all Nexford courses for your immediate family
• 12 paid days of professional development time off, post-probation
• 100% remote work
• Contemporary collaboration tools
• Free access to LinkedIn Learning from Day 1
• An environment where you will be technically and intellectually challenged

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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