Teaching Assistant in Psychology

Category: Staff Subscribe: New Job Alerts RSS Job Feed Department: School of Arts & Sciences Locations: Utica, NY Posted: Oct 15, 2026 Closes: Open Until Filled Type: Part-time Salary Type: Hourly Salary Range: $16.00 - $16.00 Position ID: 205822 Share 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

Provide instructional and organizational support in undergraduate Psychology courses for a professor with a visual impairment. May have to work evening or weekend hours in some semesters. The assistant is expected to be present during all scheduled class periods and to meet with the instructor 15 minutes before and after each scheduled class. Minimally, this is a half-time position for ten months.

Summer work is possible as an add-on.

Responsibilities

Maintaining attendance records Distributing and collecting assignments Operating media equipment Previewing assignments Proctoring exams Reviewing records in the ANGEL online course system Delivering instructional documents to campus offices Monitoring the classroom environment for potential disruptions and immediately reporting these disturbances to the instructor Takes an active role in the development of the department's strategic and operational plans as required by department leadership. Works closely with department supervisor to develop and implement operational goals that support departmental success. Responsible for working with supervisor and other team members to achieve successful results on all established individual and departmental goals and key performance indicators.

Requirements

Education and Experience: Bachelor's degree required Training will be provided, but previous teaching experience is preferred Experience with media equipment preferred Skills/Abilities: 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 Must have knowledge of computer database software, spreadsheets, and word processing (preferably Excel and Word) 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.

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