About the Project\nSepal is conducting a qualitative research study to define benchmarks of professional excellence in postsecondary instructional support. We are looking for experienced professionals to contribute their expertise through structured documentation of their work, creation of domain specific screening criteria, and development of high quality case studies.\nSelected contributors will help shape an industry informed framework for evaluating postsecondary instructional support expertise, with a focus on real world practices, decision making, and professional judgment.\n\nIdeal Participants May Hold Titles Such As\n- Graduate Teaching Assistant\n- Lab Assistant\n- Course Assistant\n- Discussion Section Leader\n- Tutorial Instructor\n- Academic Support Assistant\n\nRequirements\n- Currently enrolled in or completed a graduate program in a relevant academic discipline\n- Minimum 2 years of experience as a teaching assistant, tutor, or instructional support role\n- Strong understanding of course facilitation, grading practices, and student mentorship\n- Excellent communication and organizational skills\n- Fluent in English\n- Currently residing in the United States or Canada\n- Access to a computer with stable internet and video conferencing capabilities\n- Comfortable with remote work tools (messaging, video calls, uploading documents)\n- Able to work independently and follow written instructions\n\nWhat You'll Do\n- Share your professional journey, academic interests, and instructional experience\n- Help define field specific evaluation criteria used in TA hiring and performance reviews\n- Document at least one substantial instructional challenge or student engagement initiative you contributed to, including context, approach, challenges, and outcomes\n- Participate in short feedback or calibration sessions as needed\n\nCompensation & Logistics\n- $30 to $55 per hour, depending on expertise and relevance, with bonuses for key contributions\n- Begins with a paid trial period\n- Paid every two weeks based on approved and tracked hours\n- Fully remote and async friendly, work at your own pace within flexible deadlines\n- Location: United States or Canada