Temp Course Assistant/Grader

Brandeis University

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Brandeis - Waltham Campus Until 8/22/2026 H-1B sponsor history First posted December 18, 2025 Last posted March 1, 2026
Job description

Several Course Assistant positions are available for non student for Graduate Courses. Course Assistant duties may include but are not limited to assisting the professor with: course preparation before and during the semester; Latte maintenance; grading essays exams and homework; syllabus design; writing exam questions. Course Assistants may be required to attend classes on a regular basis. Course Assistants may also be responsible for some instructional duties including the following: lead discussion sessions, science labs, and recitations and/or teach an occasional class. They may also be responsible for some student advising and may be required to hold office hours.

Qualifications: Course Assistants must have successfully completed graduate-level coursework in the area to which he or she is assigned. Must have achieved high grades in the same class they are assisting in (or an equivalent course as determined by instructor or professor). Excellent interpersonal, writing, and communication skills. Must demonstrate a high level of critical thinking and analysis. Must demonstrate attention to detail and strong time-management capabilities.  

Pay Range Disclosure

The University's pay ranges represent a good faith estimate of what Brandeis reasonably expects to pay for a position at the time of posting. The pay offered to a selected candidate during hiring will be based on factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate's work experience and education/training, internal peer equity, and applicable legal requirements.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Brandeis University is an equal opportunity employer which does not discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, ancestry, religious creed, gender identity and expression, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, age, genetic information, disability, caste, military or veteran status or any other category protected by law (also known as membership in a "protected class").

About this role

Summary

Assist professors with grading, course prep, discussion leading, and student advising in graduate courses.

Job title

Temp Course Assistant/Grader

Experience level

graduate coursework completed

Industry

education

Location requirements

on-site at Brandeis Waltham Campus, no remote work

Salary

Not specified

Visa sponsorship

H-1B sponsor history

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

communicationcritical thinkingattention to detailtime management

Preferred skills

None specified

Specializations

gradingcourse preparationinstructional dutiesstudent advising
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Unknown location

On-site