Teaching Assistant for KSB-221 (Student)

American University

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Main Campus (Washington, DC) Until 9/7/2026 First posted July 9, 2026 Last posted July 9, 2026
Job description

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This position is available only to enrolled American University students.

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Department:

Kogod School of Business

Time Type:

Part time

FLSA Status:

Non-Exempt

Job Description:

Summary:

In this position, you will work closely with the professor to contribute to teaching activities for the undergraduate finance course KSB-221 (FIN-365). The candidate should have a strong academic background, excellent communication skills, and a passion for education. The position is for 7 hours a week. 

Essential Functions:

  • Attend all scheduled class sessions and maintain accurate student attendance records.  

  • Proctor examinations as assigned by the instructors. 

  • Assist with grade distribution and record maintenance following examinations. 

  • Conduct weekly office hours (up to 1 hour) to provide academic support and answer student questions. 

 

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:

  • Part-time.

  • 7 hours per week.

Salary Range:

  • $18.40 per hour.

Required Education and Experience: 

  • Successful completion of KSB-221 (FIN-365) with demonstrated high academic performance. 

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills. 

  • Reliable and responsive communication with the course coordinator. 

  • Strong organizational and time management abilities. 

  • Ability to work collaboratively with faculty and fellow teaching assistants. 

  • Professional interpersonal skills for student, faculty, and staff interactions. 

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.

  • American University is an E-Verify employer.

  • Visit https://www.american.edu/hr/ for additional information about American University employment and benefits.

 

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About this role

Summary

Support instructor, proctor exams, assist with grading, hold office hours, contribute to teaching activities.

Job title

Teaching Assistant for KSB-221 (Student)

Experience level

high academic performance in KSB-221 (FIN-365)

Industry

education

Location requirements

Main Campus, Washington, DC; remote not allowed

Salary

$18.40 per hour.

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

communicationorganizational skillstime managementreliability

Preferred skills

None specified

Specializations

financeteaching supportstudent engagementassessment
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Washington, DC, USA

On-site City