Thread: adjunct teaching assistant

I got an email today from Ashford inviting me to participate in the interview session. How does that work?

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Congrats on the job! Maybe this will get me flamed, but I think the term "full adjunct" is absurd to the point of hilarity. Brave new world....

If I remember correctly you start the first week by learning the policies and setup of the course, as well as what is expected in grading. The following weeks you spend grading papers and providing feedback. Some papers are horrid and the person writing it couldn't but two words together. Remember not to overwhelm the student with comments. Two to three per paragraph will do. Also, remember to comment on something positive as well. They also have a discussion board up and going. You've got 24 hours to respond to their posts. Check the board every day during training and respond quickly when they post a question. The answer to the question will be in the materials they presented that week. The training isn't hard. You've just got to sit down and read everything and check out the discussion board everyday. Good luck. Let me know if you have other questions.

Hi, I'm new to the board. I applied with Ashford in June. I have completed the writing sample and transcript review. I was told to watch my email for interview times and training times. Naturally, I'm watching like a hawk. I currently teach developmental reading and writing at a local community college. I really want to teach online. Anyway, can someone tell me a little about the interview and training process? The email I received sounded like they occurred simultaneously. Also, is the training paid? Thanks for any help and suggestions.

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	Concordia University - Portland Concordia University - Portland Located in Portland, Oregon, Concordia University is a private, Christian, liberal arts university. The school offers a variety of online degrees, including an MBA, Masters in Education with specialties in ESOL, Curriculum Instruction, Methods of Leadership, Science, Reading, and Special Education. The school is regonally accredited, the most widely recognized form of accreditation. Click Here to receive FREE information on this school. [/center]

Thanks, I start on this friday with the training....

Wanted to give an update. I finished the training. I was offered a class!

Originally Posted by mstomica

Wanted to give an update. I finished the training. I was offered a class!

Congratulations! Please post about your experiences as you begin working, I would be very interested in reading about your impressions of the job.

	Concordia University - Portland Concordia University - Portland Located in Portland, Oregon, Concordia University is a private, Christian, liberal arts university. The school offers a variety of online degrees, including an MBA, Masters in Education with specialties in ESOL, Curriculum Instruction, Methods of Leadership, Science, Reading, and Special Education. The school is regonally accredited, the most widely recognized form of accreditation. Click Here to receive FREE information on this school. [/center]

Hello All,

My experience has been great! I am on my 2nd course now!

Hi everybody. I am hoping to apply for a teaching assistant position when I finish my BA in December. I can't wait because I've read really good things about it. However, I do have a question or two for those people who do work there. (1) About how many hours do you put in each week? (2) I believe the person who started this thread is from India. How do you get paid since you are overseas? I too am overseas. I am a US citizen, but currently live overseas. (3) About how long did it take from when you applied to when you got accepted? Two months? (4) Has anybody had a teaching assistant position at another college? Which one? What did it pay?

Thanks everybody, I look forward to more information and answers!

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I'm interested in this thread too. I just noticed an ad for this TA position grading papers and I"m really curious. I'm going to apply. Would love to hear others experiences and if there are any other TA online jobs at other colleges. I've had no luck finding any teaching positions online so in the meantime this might be a great plan!

	Education Degrees Education Degrees Teachers play an important role in fostering the intellectual and social development of children during their formative years. The education that students acquire is key to determining the future of those students. Whether in elementary or high schools or in private or public schools, teachers provide the tools and the environment for their students to develop into responsible adults. Teachers act as facilitators or coaches, using classroom presentations or individual instruction to help students learn and apply concepts in subjects such as science, mathematics, and English. They plan, evaluate, and assign lessons; prepare, administer, and grade tests; listen to oral presentations; and maintain classroom discipline. Teachers observe and evaluate a student's performance and potential. They are increasingly asked to use new assessment methods •Public school teachers must be licensed, which typically requires a bachelor's degree and the completion of an approved teacher education program; private school teachers do not have to be licensed but may still need a bachelor's degree. •Job prospects are best for teachers in high-demand fields, such as mathematics, science, and bilingual education, and in less desirable urban or rural school districts. •Teachers must have the ability to communicate, inspire trust and confidence, and motivate students, as well as understand students' educational and emotional needs. Click Here to find FREE information on schools offering this course of study.

I just started the TA orientation/training and it will go on for 4 weeks. I know this is an older thread but if anyone has been through this I'd love to know about it. I will post on my experience as well. Thanks!

Originally Posted by armywife

I will post on my experience as well.

Please do! Thanks.

Armywife,

I just applied to the job earlier this week. How long did it take for Ashford to contact you after you applied? I'm so scared because I really want this job. Any information would be greatly appreciated!!

	Ashford University Ashford University Ashford offers online MBA, bachelors, and masters in many fields, including Business, Accounting, Business Administration, International Business, Economics, Business Information Systems, Social and Criminal Justice, Communication, Early Childhood Education and Administration, Education and Public Policy, English, Entrepreneurship, Environmental Studies, Finance, Health Care Administration, HC Studies, Health and Human Services, History, Homeland Security and Emergency Mgmt, Human Resource Mgmt, Journalism, Communication, Operations Mgmt, Organizational Mgmt, Political Science, Psychology, Public Admin, Public Relations, Social Sciences, Sociology, Risk Management, Sports, Teacher Certification, Education, Health Care Administration, Organizational Management, Teaching & Learning with Technology, and Public Administration. The school is regionally accredited, the most widely recognized accreditation. Click Here to receive FREE information on this school.

Originally Posted by RFValve

Adjunct teaching assistant? It sounds like a $5 dollars an hour job. Adjunct positions already pay low so I can imagine the pay for an adjunct teaching assistant. They might have a pool of these "assistants" from India or other country where $5 hour might mean something.

I would suggest to move on and try another school. If teaching assistant is your goal, you might want to try a local school and get at least the minimum wage. Some schools even have unions for teaching assistants so you might even be eligible for benefits. Most teaching assistants work from home anyways so working for an online school or a face to face wouldn't be much different.

You know, I was just discussing something similar regarding a teaching job on another board. Perhaps I should ask it here instead. I have an MBA in Finance and a BS in MIS. I have been doing everything I can to get into a teaching position yet no one is hiring me. It is becoming more apparent the reasons as to why and it is starting to look like my disability.

Oh I have attempted to put into work with a local college for administration work and they pulled the same thing so now it's starting to get personal. How can I fight this? Any thoughts I would greatly appreciate it.

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	Education Degrees Education Degrees Teachers play an important role in fostering the intellectual and social development of children during their formative years. The education that students acquire is key to determining the future of those students. Whether in elementary or high schools or in private or public schools, teachers provide the tools and the environment for their students to develop into responsible adults. Teachers act as facilitators or coaches, using classroom presentations or individual instruction to help students learn and apply concepts in subjects such as science, mathematics, and English. They plan, evaluate, and assign lessons; prepare, administer, and grade tests; listen to oral presentations; and maintain classroom discipline. Teachers observe and evaluate a student's performance and potential. They are increasingly asked to use new assessment methods •Public school teachers must be licensed, which typically requires a bachelor's degree and the completion of an approved teacher education program; private school teachers do not have to be licensed but may still need a bachelor's degree. •Job prospects are best for teachers in high-demand fields, such as mathematics, science, and bilingual education, and in less desirable urban or rural school districts. •Teachers must have the ability to communicate, inspire trust and confidence, and motivate students, as well as understand students' educational and emotional needs. Click Here to find FREE information on schools offering this course of study.

I wonder if there are other TA jobs like Ashford University out there?

	Ashford University Ashford University Ashford offers online MBA, bachelors, and masters in many fields, including Business, Accounting, Business Administration, International Business, Economics, Business Information Systems, Social and Criminal Justice, Communication, Early Childhood Education and Administration, Education and Public Policy, English, Entrepreneurship, Environmental Studies, Finance, Health Care Administration, HC Studies, Health and Human Services, History, Homeland Security and Emergency Mgmt, Human Resource Mgmt, Journalism, Communication, Operations Mgmt, Organizational Mgmt, Political Science, Psychology, Public Admin, Public Relations, Social Sciences, Sociology, Risk Management, Sports, Teacher Certification, Education, Health Care Administration, Organizational Management, Teaching & Learning with Technology, and Public Administration. The school is regionally accredited, the most widely recognized accreditation. Click Here to receive FREE information on this school.

Originally Posted by nfa114

Armywife,

I just applied to the job earlier this week. How long did it take for Ashford to contact you after you applied? I'm so scared because I really want this job. Any information would be greatly appreciated!!

The process wasn't quick. I initially applied in the summer. I believe I got an automated response telling me they received it and would review it. At least a month or so went by before I received an email asking for a writing sample. After I turned that in, I'd say several more months went by before I received an email saying they were considering me and wanted a bunch of paperwork filled out. I printed all of that out, sent transcripts, etc. and mailed it back. Then after a few weeks or so went by, I got another email offering me the chance to go through the training/interview process which lasts 4 weeks. They basically said to be on the look out for another email in January. So as you can see this isn't really a quick process (at least not for me!) I got the email this month and now I am finally in the training! Hallelujah ! lol...I guess it has taken me about 6 months from the time I applied until now.

We had a web seminar the other day to introduce us to the training format. For the training, we are enrolled in two online classes. One is the teacher orientation/interview class which is basically training you on what they want you to do. The second class is the simulated mock classroom. We will be learning how to use waypoint, the grading system they use. As I learn more, I will post about it.

So far I'm kind of impressed by their training. It looks to be thorough and they are definitely not interested in throwing people in the fire without proper training. Since I've never taught online before I really appreciate that. I have heard that they have a large pool of TA's so once you pass the training you go into the pool. I look forward to passing the training (hopefully!) and getting into the TA pool. At that point my next discovery will be how often you get assigned classes and what you actually get paid. I don't know either of those yet.

In the web seminar, they said they have these 4 week training classes happening about every month or every other month. So I think it's a continual process. I'm guessing the hiring process takes awhile b/c we are all in a line waiting to be shuffled through. I'd say throw your hat in the ring .It's worth a try!

	Education Degrees Education Degrees Teachers play an important role in fostering the intellectual and social development of children during their formative years. The education that students acquire is key to determining the future of those students. Whether in elementary or high schools or in private or public schools, teachers provide the tools and the environment for their students to develop into responsible adults. Teachers act as facilitators or coaches, using classroom presentations or individual instruction to help students learn and apply concepts in subjects such as science, mathematics, and English. They plan, evaluate, and assign lessons; prepare, administer, and grade tests; listen to oral presentations; and maintain classroom discipline. Teachers observe and evaluate a student's performance and potential. They are increasingly asked to use new assessment methods •Public school teachers must be licensed, which typically requires a bachelor's degree and the completion of an approved teacher education program; private school teachers do not have to be licensed but may still need a bachelor's degree. •Job prospects are best for teachers in high-demand fields, such as mathematics, science, and bilingual education, and in less desirable urban or rural school districts. •Teachers must have the ability to communicate, inspire trust and confidence, and motivate students, as well as understand students' educational and emotional needs. Click Here to find FREE information on schools offering this course of study.