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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