Position Summary:
The Teaching Assistant, Short-Term Study Abroad Programs, supports the delivery of LIU's
short-term, faculty-led international courses offered during the January and May sessions. These
courses combine academic instruction with immersive cultural experiences, site visits, and
experiential learning in international settings. Course topics and destinations vary by session and
may include the arts and culture, global business, language learning, environmental conservation,
architecture, and entrepreneurship. Current offerings are available through the LIU Study Abroad
website.
Working under the direction of the faculty course leader, the Teaching Assistant helps facilitate a
meaningful and academically engaging experience for students while supporting the logistical,
administrative, and student-facing needs of the program. This position is well suited for
individuals with international experience, strong organizational and interpersonal skills, and an
interest in experiential education and student development.
Key Responsibilities:
Academic and Instructional Support
- Assist the faculty course leader in implementing course activities, field experiences, and
experiential learning opportunities.
- Support student engagement during site visits, cultural activities, and other course-related
experiences.
- Assist with coordinating guest speakers, local experts, and community partners as
needed.
- Help students connect academic content with their observations and experiences abroad.
- Support the faculty course leader in maintaining an academically engaging and
collaborative learning environment.
Student Support and Engagement - Serve as an approachable resource for students throughout the study abroad experience.
- Help facilitate group activities, cultural immersion, and collaborative learning.
- Support students in navigating unfamiliar cultural environments and adapting to
international travel.
- Promote a respectful, inclusive, and academically focused group environment.
- Communicate student concerns or emerging issues to the faculty course leader.
- Assist with implementing established student health, safety, and emergency procedures.
Program Logistics and Travel Support - Assist with coordinating transportation, site visits, excursions, and other program
activities.
- Help manage group movement between scheduled activities and ensure students are
informed of program expectations and schedules.
- Support local arrangements and communicate logistical needs to the faculty course
leader.
- Assist with implementing established health, safety, and emergency procedures.
- Provide on-site support during travel and course activities, including responding to
unexpected logistical challenges.
Administrative Support - Assist with pre-departure preparation and student communications as needed.
- Help maintain attendance records, schedules, and other program documentation.
- Coordinate with the faculty course leader to address operational needs before and during
the program.
- Assist with post-program activities and documentation as requested.
Qualifications
Education
- Bachelor's degree required; master's degree preferred.
Experience - Prior international travel, study abroad, or cross-cultural experience preferred.
- Experience working with college students, educational programs, or group travel
preferred.
- Experience supporting experiential learning, field trips, or international programs is an
asset.
Skills
- Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent interpersonal abilities and a demonstrated capacity to work effectively with
diverse groups.
- Flexibility and adaptability in dynamic, unfamiliar environments.
- Ability to work collaboratively with faculty, students, and local partners.
- Sound judgment and a commitment to student well-being and safety.
Additional Requirements - Ability to travel internationally during the assigned January or May program.
- Availability for required pre-departure meetings and program preparation.
- Willingness to participate fully in scheduled academic activities, excursions, and group
travel.
- Commitment to university policies and established health, safety, and emergency
protocols.
Working Conditions - Temporary, part-time appointment supporting an assigned short-term study abroad course
during the January or May session.
- International travel is required, including participation in scheduled academic activities,
excursions, and cultural experiences.
- Airfare, lodging, meals, travel insurance, and other approved travel expenses are
provided separately from compensation.
- Additional preparation and coordination may be required before departure and following
the conclusion of the program.
LIU is committed to extending equal opportunity in employment to all qualified candidates who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of our academic community. LIU encourages applications from all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender and/or gender identity or expression, marital or parental status, national origin, ethnicity, citizenship status, veteran or military status, age, disability or any other basis protected by applicable local, state or federal laws. Hiring is contingent on eligibility to work in the United States.