Vacancy Teaching Assistant MOOC

Student Assistants Needed: PowerWeb MOOCs and General Support

Starting July 1st | Commit 5-8 Hours per Week

Join PowerWeb Institute in Shaping the Energy Transition

In 2022, PowerWeb Institute launched four Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) focused on various aspects of the energy transition. We're now looking for a student assistant to join our team. As a student assistant, you will play a role in moderating and improving these courses. Moreover, you will assist in organising events, managing data for research projects, and contributing to our outreach efforts. Your efforts will be invaluable to enhance our educational impact and nurture a vibrant, collaborative community within the institute!

Your Main Role:

MOOC Tasks:

Engage with a diverse group of learners via discussion forums.
Keep an eye on course feedback and contribute to improving the courses.
Address and resolve queries or issues faced by learners.
Assist in developing and updating course materials as needed.
Work closely with professors to help present research to a global audience.

General Support:

Collect and organise data related to research projects
Supporting Events (e.g. posting fliers to advertise, running registration desk, mic runner during discussions)
Supporting some communication activities such as developing fliers, and posting events on social media

What We Offer:

A hands-on experience creating and managing MOOCs on edX, the platform at the forefront of online education.
Network opportunities with professors and researchers in the energy sector.
Flexible working hours, allowing you to find a balance that suits you.
A competitive hourly salary.

We're Looking For Someone Who Is:

Friendly and enthusiastic about assisting others.
Proactive and eager to contribute.
Proficient in English.
Highly organized.
Punctual and able to meet deadlines
Able to switch between various tasks
Detail-oriented and meticulous.

While not a requirement, some familiarity with energy systems (ESE, SET, 3ME, etc.) or a willingness to learn more about this field is highly valued.

If this sounds like you, don't miss this opportunity to be a part of our mission of providing excellent online education in Intelligent and Integrated Energy Systems!

Ready to make a difference? Apply now by sending your CV along with any references or examples of past work, if applicable, to the email address below. Please send your application by 31 May 2024 at the latest.

📧 Contact: Alex Neagu (a.c.neagu@tudelft.nl) and Yumiko Heneberry (y.k.c.henneberry@tudelft.nl). Please put “Application MOOC student assistant” in the subject line.

c.) or a willingness to learn more about this field is highly valued.