Economics Course Assistant - ECON 352 Political Economy (Skillman)

Disclaimer: All applicants will be considered for this opportunity, regardless of work-study status.

Position Summary

The Economics department seeks to hire a Course Assistant to assist Professor Gilbert Skillman with the course ECON 352 Political Economy. Course Assistants play a vital role in supporting the instructor and students throughout the course. Your responsibilities will encompass a range of tasks to ensure the course runs smoothly and enhance the overall learning experience for all participants.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Attending class sessions as requested by the instructor


• Supporting students through office hours and academic assistance


• Assisting with grading assignments and exams


• Helping manage course-related administrative tasks


• Facilitating discussion and engagement with course materials

Desired Skills & Qualifications

• Ideal candidates will have successfully completed ECON 110 with a B- or better


• Economics Majors are encouraged to apply!


• Ideal student will be detail-oriented


• Students who are eligible for work-study will be given preference


• Interest in political economy, game theory, and institutional analysis


• Excellent organizational and communication skills


• Ability to work collaboratively with students and faculty

Schedule & Availability

• Fall 2026, has the potential to be re-hired in following semesters.


• Course Assistants work an average of 2-3 hours per week from October 9, 2026, to December 19, 2026.


• Class sessions take place on T.R.. 10:20AM-11:40AM


• The position requires in-person attendance.

Primary Supervisor

Gilbert Skillman, Professor of Economics,

Contact

Ryan Launder, Economics Department Administrative Assistant,

Performance Evaluation

Supervisor will check in with the CA weekly and share feedback as applicable.