Teaching Assistant - EdD Program - J. Eskridge [Work Study]

Start Date: 7/1/2026
End Date: 6/30/2027
Number of Positions: 4
Hours per Week: 20
Weekends Required: only during previously scheduled events (3 virtual semester, 1 in-person event, and monthly and bi-monthly sessions
Evenings Required: only during previously scheduled events (3 virtual semester, 1 in-person event, and monthly and bi-monthly sessions

Supervisor: Jonathan Eskridge 

Alternate Supervisor: Lesley Jackson

This position allows for remote work Yes/No: Yes

Percentage of time that could be remote (0-100%): 100%

Method to assess remote work: We are scheduling every-2-week sessions with each WS/TA to maintain work responsibilities and projects, as well as weekly email communication on activity.

Job Description

• The EdD Work-Study / Teaching Assistant (TA) positions support administration, faculty, course and instructional delivery, virtual and in-person meeting support, and program operations within the Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) program.
• This role is designed to provide doctoral students with opportunities to develop proficiencies in teaching, research, academic leadership, and higher education administration while contributing meaningfully to program efficiency and student success.
  
• The position seeks to integrate scholarly practice with applied experience, preparing doctoral students for leadership roles in P–20 education, policy, and organizational settings.
• Primary Responsibilities
  1 Position will support the Cohort AI Hub (and/or the current research/assessment team)
  1 Position will support the program at large
  1 Teaching Assistant Position, who will support the program at large.
  1 Teaching Assistant Position
• Instructional Support
  •  Assist faculty with semester course preparation, and instructional design, in
    coordination with the Academic Technology team.
  •  Facilitate online or in-person discussions, seminars, or breakout sessions as scheduled
    and announced by the program
  • Support the integration of learning technologies (e.g., LMS platforms), as well as other
    current and appropriate use of software and online tools.
  • TA: Provide feedback on student assignments using established rubrics, in
    coordination with faculty of record.
• Student Engagement & Mentorship
  •  Serve as a peer mentor to five (5) first semester Ed.D. students, including those in
    earlier stages and semesters of the program
  • Support cohort engagement and community-building activities
  • Assist in on-boarding new doctoral students
  • Serve on the Residency-Commencement Planning Team, including on-site support
    before and during the events.
• Research Support
  • Collaborate with faculty on ongoing research projects
  • Conduct literature reviews and synthesize scholarly sources for program, administration, and faculty projects as needed.
  • Assist with data collection, organization, and preliminary analysis
• Program Administration
  • Assist with coordination of program events (e.g., residencies, workshops, dissertation
    boot camps)
  • Support accreditation and assessment efforts through data collection and reporting,
    where requested by the program.
• Additional Teaching Assistant Responsibilities
  Assessment & Evaluation
  •  Assist in grading assignments under faculty and program supervision
  • Track student course progress and identify areas for early academic support
  •  Support program-level assessment projects, both annually, and project-based.

Qualifications

• Must be a current EdD student

Does this position meet the definition of Community Service? No, I am not sure

How to Apply: students should submit a current CV/resume and one letter of recommendation

Email: [email protected]

Position Type: Work Study

Department: SIPS-->EdD Program