Graduate Assistant - Introduction to Psychology

The School of Arts and Sciences seeks two graduate student teaching assistants to support the delivery of high-quality learning experiences and education to students taking the Introduction to Psychology course in the Fall 2025 semester. This is a remote position. Graduate teaching assistants will work 16-20 hours per week. The position duration is for one semester with the possibility of renewal.

• Grading Projects: The teaching assistants will be responsible for grading quizzes and assignments, ensuring timely and constructive feedback to students. This will involve assessing student understanding of key concepts and providing guidance for improvement.
• Administrative Support: The teaching assistants may be assigned additional administrative tasks to support the instructor in course preparation and management. This could include organizing course materials, managing online platforms, and/or assisting with communicating with students.
• Classroom Leadership: If interested, in addition to grading, the teaching assistants can lead select class meetings. This may involve facilitating discussions, presenting supplementary material, or leading group activities to enhance student learning.

Required:
• Completed bachelor’s degree in psychology or psychology-related discipline, or a minor in psychology
• Enrolled in a graduate program
• Excellent organizational and communication skills
• Must be able to use technology, Microsoft applications, and Blackboard
• Individuals intending to pursue a career in higher education are preferred

Physical Requirements:
• Work requires sitting
• Must be able to type and manipulate a mouse/mouse pad

Apply
Please attach a cover letter and a curriculum vitae/resume. Finalist candidate(s) for this position will be subject to reference checks and a pre-employment background check as a condition of employment.

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. MCPHS is unable to sponsor, or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa. MCPHS is also not an E-Verify institution.

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Established in 1823, Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences (MCPHS) is the oldest institution of higher education in Boston, a city that is home to many of the world’s top universities and healthcare institutions. We are one of the largest and most highly-ranked schools for health- and life-sciences, and our alumni and faculty continually distinguish themselves in healthcare settings around the globe. MCPHS has more than 7000 students across campuses in Boston’s Longwood Medical and Academic Area (LMA), downtown Worcester, MA and downtown Manchester, NH. Our vision is to empower our Community to create a healthier, more equitable world, which we strive to achieve through our strategic priorities of collaboration, inclusion, success, sustainability, planning, and support.

MCPHS is an Equal Opportunity Employer that celebrates a diverse community. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any characteristic protected by law