Part-time Teaching Assistant


Courses open for this term and upcoming term:

French (FRE 1A), Geology (Earth Science) (EES 1), Music (MUS 9), Ethnic Studies (SOC 5), Art History (ARTH 11), Political Science (PLSI 2), English Literature (ENG 20) and Computer and Applications (CSCI 5)

Responsibilities

  • Able to assist on and tutor students

  • Have good communication with faculty, sit on classes in order to make suggestions to the executive board and program team regarding potential improvements of textbooks, materials, and quality

  • Create an effective learning experience for students through recreating and improving the academic side of the program

  • Help students understand their academic requirements, explain academic policies/ procedures such as attendance, procedure to add/drop courses, withdrawal from the university, pass/non-pass, declaration of major, general education and university core requirements, credits and transfers, sharing information on visa and related issues, internship options, etc.

  • Provide case management and listen to students who do not meet educational requirements, or who need help with academic and non-academic solutions

  • Work with the program team to ensure executive curriculum delivery, grading, report, student evaluation, and attendance systems

  • Brainstorm and initiate new academic and projects as a proactive team player

  • Maintain a thorough understanding of the academic goals and supports those goals

  • Build relationships with prospective students

  • Ensure that the students are motivated, reach their educational potential and participate in various activities

  • Work closely with the management team and Collaborate with other teams (academic, program and marketing teams) to coordinate actions


Requirements

  • Alumni student of American University of Yangon (formerly Connect Institute) or anyone with the required Calculus skills with previous TA experience

  • Minimum GPA has to be 3 and above

  • (Preferred) Experience in tutoring

  • High emotional intelligence

  • Highly motivated

  • Positive, cooperative personality and ability to work in a team

  • Ability to handle complexity

  • Open-mindedness

  • Pleasant personality with great people skills


About American University of Yangon

At the American University of Yangon (formerly known as Connect Institute), we operate as a social enterprise with the intention of participating in the development of education in Myanmar. Our American Transfer Program offers students an opportunity to earn certifiable course credits for a U.S. undergraduate degree right here in Myanmar. The first and second years of study take place in Yangon and are composed of a broad range of General Education courses required by and transferrable to all of our U.S. Partner Universities. Upon completion of the two years' courses in Yangon, students choose their majors and finish their third and fourth years of study in the U.S. Our courses are recognized and endorsed by our partner U.S. universities under the “International Studies Program” agreement, and the course credits comply with the U.S. educational standards.

Beyond providing students with the knowledge and skills they need to thrive under the rigorous educational standards of U.S. universities, we create a lively environment for students to develop their extracurricular interests and leadership skills. With opportunities for scholarship and financial aid, we seek to promote diversity in the classroom and encourage all Myanmar students
to strive for success.

Please send a resume/CV and a cover letter to jobs@connect.edu.mm, kyawswar@connect.edu.mm or call us at +959 77 9000 900 if you are interested in applying for this position. Visit www.connect.edu.mm to learn more about American University of Yangon and our programs. We look forward to hearing from you soon!