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Teaching Assistant

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Posting Details

Position Information

Working Title Teaching Assistant
Department Institute for Health Innovations
Full Time or Part Time? Part - Time
Position Number
Commitment to Inclusive Excellence

Northern Kentucky University (NKU) seeks excellence by enriching its educational environment and culture through the diversity of its administration, faculty and staff and by embracing inclusiveness, equity, and global awareness in all dimensions of its work. NKU is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access/Affirmative Action institution. We encourage applications by members of diverse groups and by persons with a demonstrated commitment to issues of diversity and experience in achieving goals relative to inclusive excellence.

Purpose of Position
The Peer Support Specialist teaching assistant will assist with NKU’s on-line 7-week course for Kentucky certification to be an Adult Peer Support Specialist for those with Substance Use Disorder.
Primary Responsibilities
The teaching assistant will coach students, monitor their progress, hold small group discussion, and provide any needed additional support.
Qualifications
To be a PSS-TA, one must be certified in Kentucky as a peer support specialist and have successfully completed some college courses. Desired qualifications included having previous taught a certified PSS training course in Kentucky.
Minimum Education High School Diploma
Preferred Education High School Diploma
Posting Detail Information

Requisition Number 2022F620
Job Open Date 05/02/2022
Job Close Date
Open Until Filled Yes
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Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

  1. Are you certified in Kentucky as a peer support specialist?
    • Yes
    • No

Applicant Documents

Required Documents
  1. Cover Letter/Letter of Application
  2. References
  3. Resume/CV
Optional Documents
  1. Other