Teaching Assistant - General Interest

Teaching Assistant - General Interest

Location

Fort Worth, TX

Job Type

Part-Time

Division

Academic Administration

Department

Online Learning

Opening Date

07/29/2026

FLSA

Non-Exempt

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Standard of Christian Commitment

The candidate must be a professing Christ follower who possesses a strong commitment to the mission and core values of Southwestern Seminary and Texas Baptist College, possess a clear understanding of Southern Baptist heritage and culture, and agrees to serve in accordance with and not contrary to the current edition of the Baptist Faith and Message.

Southwestern Seminary, an entity of the Southern Baptist Convention, is a confessional institution. While the Seminary serves the larger evangelical Christian community, employees must embrace the values and standards the Seminary represents as it fulfills its mission of shaping Christian leaders within our denominational context.

Since duties of this position require the employee to represent the Seminary to prospective and current students, candidates must abide by the Seminary bylaws, the Employee Handbook, and the current edition of the Baptist Faith and Message as a condition of employment.

Job Description

Teaching assistants (TA) supports faculty members to assist with the technological components of undergraduate and master's level courses for the variety of course delivery methods at Southwestern and Texas Baptist College. This assistance includes the set-up and management of Canvas LMS, communication with students, grading, and assistance with class related activities (as required). TAs will be assigned hours based upon the course type (flex, asynchronous, residential), as designated by OL policies in conjunction with Human Resources.

Key Responsibilities

• Assists with Canvas Course development and management according to OL policies for TAs (all course types).
• Operates Classroom technology (Flex courses)
• Uploads lecture recordings (Flex Courses)
• Assists with synchronous student engagement (Flex Courses)
• Communicates with students in Canvas announcements and email
• Grades as hours permit
• Assists in monitoring student progress and provide feedback to enhance understanding and retention of course material.
• Handles sensitive and confidential information with discretion.
• Performs other related duties as assigned and specific to area of responsibility.

Qualifications and Skills Required

• A minimum of a master's degree according to the academic level above course assignment level principles required (Ph.D. students serve master's courses and master's level students serve undergraduate students). Current student at Southwestern strongly preferred.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines effectively.
• Strong work ethic and initiative; ability to operate with minimal supervision.
• Exemplary social skills with an ability to be a part of and contribute to a collaborative classroom and demonstrate love and appreciation for cross-cultural interaction.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to clearly and simply articulate the value propositions of SWBTS, its degree programs, and the specific requirements for completing the application process.
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite and Canvas LMS required; experience with cloud-based communication software (e.g., Zoom) preferred.
• U.S. Citizenship or Permanent Resident (Green Card holder) is required due to government regulations (required for DSO eligibility).
• Ability to provide proof of Work Authorization in the U.S. and proof of identity.
• Successful completion of background check, MVR, and credit check may be required.

Additional Responsibilities

• Office Environment - May be required to reach above shoulder level for organizational tasks (e.g., retrieving files from upper shelves), bend, stoop, or reach to access lower or upper shelves.
• Ability to sit and stand for extended periods of time and move about to the office to interact with other staff members.
• Ability to use a computer and near-visual acuity in reading written documents and statistical data.
• Exchanges information by telephone, computer, in writing and in person.
• Ability to traverse campus for meetings and talk to groups while doing so.
• Moderate Lifting - Occasionally transports 20-30lbs of parts and equipment across short distances by various means (e.g., carrying by hand, cart, golf cart) to accomplish tasks.
• Ability to withstand the heat and cold of the north Texas climate.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary will reasonably accommodate qualified individuals with a disability so they may perform the essential functions of a job unless doing so causes a direct threat to these individuals or others in the workplace and the threat cannot be eliminated by reasonable accommodation or if the accommodation creates an undue hardship to the institution. Contact human resources (HR) with any questions or requests for accommodation.

About Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary

Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, established in 1908 under the visionary leadership of B.H. Carroll, was born out of the urgent need for trained ministers in America's rapidly growing Southwest. Initially part of Baylor University, the seminary became an independent institution in Waco before relocating to Fort Worth in 1910. Carroll's unwavering commitment to orthodoxy, gospel-centered education, and the Great Commission shaped the seminary's mission. Training God-called men and women for ministry,?Southwestern has an expansive academic program training pastors, missionaries, and ministry leaders in theology, missions, evangelism, music and worship, and education. Today, it stands as a beacon of faithfulness, equipping generations to serve Christ's church globally.

This position is not eligible for benefits.

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Are you a current or former student of Texas Baptist College or Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary?

• Yes
• No

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Are you willing to answer application and interview questions about your personal faith?

• Yes
• No

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Are you a professing follower of Jesus Christ?

• Yes
• No

Required Question

Employer Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary

Address 2001 W Seminary Dr

Fort Worth, Texas, 76115

Phone 817-921-8490

Website https://swbts.edu