Postsecondary Teaching Assistants

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    The UVA Northern Virginia team is seeking a currently enrolled graduate student to support office operations at our new co-learning space in Fairfax, Virginia. This role will support the Office Manager by maintaining a welcoming environment,...

  • Graduate and Professional Admissions Specialist - The Ohio State University - Columbus,OH

    Screen reader users may encounter difficulty with this site. For assistance with applying, please contact ...@osu.edu. If you have questions while submitting an application, please review these frequently asked questions. Current...

  • Remote Resource Center Specialist-Port St. Lucie, FL - 211 Palm Beach/Treasure Coast - Columbus,OH

    We are excited to announce our upcoming training for Remote Resource Center Specialist/Call Center Representatives starting in mid-March (March 9 or March 16). Although this role is remote, it is open only to applicants who live in the Port St.

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What Postsecondary teaching assistants Do

Assist faculty or other instructional staff in postsecondary institutions by performing instructional support activities, such as developing teaching materials, leading discussion groups, preparing and giving examinations, and grading examinations or papers. Excludes Teacher Assistants.


Postsecondary teaching assistant Salaries

  • 2020 employment: 165,400
  • May 2021 median annual wage: $38,040

Job Outlook for Postsecondary teaching assistants

Projected employment change, 2020-30:

  • Number of new jobs: 10,500
  • Growth rate: 6 percent (As fast as average)

How to Become a Postsecondary teaching assistant

Education and training:

  • Typical entry-level education: Bachelor's degree
  • Work experience in a related occupation: None
  • Typical on-the-job training: None

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