Grader Intro Sociology Course

Overview

The Department of Sociology at Dartmouth College seeks an experienced external course grader to support two sections of SOCY 1 (Introductory Sociology) in Spring 2026. The grader will grade 140 undergraduate book-review essays for a pedagogically innovative assignment that integrates AI literacy. This is a temporary, part-time, hourly position focused solely on grading and related coordination with the course instructor.

• Position Title:
  
  Grader for Intro Sociology Course
• Position Number: 0000000
• Hiring Range Minimum:
  Please inquire.
• Hiring Range Maximum:
  Please inquire.
• Location of Position:
  Hanover, NH;
  Remote
• Employment Category:
  Temporary Part time
• Schedule:
  
  This temporary, part-time position will involve about 60 hours of work in total, with concentration in late April and late May.

• Master’s degree or higher in Sociology or a related social science or demonstrated equivalent experience.
• Experience as a TA or instructor of record in two or more college-level courses.
• Strong written communication skills and demonstrated experience providing substantive feedback on student writing.

• Familiarity with grading rubrics and Canvas or similar LMS preferred.

• FLSA:
  Non-Exempt
• Department Contact for Recruitment Inquiries:
  Casey Stockstill, Assistant Professor
• Equal Opportunity
  
  Employer:
  
  Dartmouth College is an equal opportunity employer under federal law. We prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, marital status, or any other legally protected status. Applications are welcome from all.
• Background Check:
  Employment contingent upon consent to and successful completion of a pre-employment background check with details as provided.

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• To apply, please submit:
  • CV highlighting teaching/TA experience
  • A brief cover letter indicating availability from March 15-June 3, 2026, and experience in grading sociology writing assignments.
  • Contact information for two references who can speak to grading abilities and/or professionalism.
  • Read the books assigned to students to ensure informed assessment of student reviews.
  • Participate in an onboarding meeting with the instructor to review the assignment and rubric.
  • Grade about 70 book-review essays, twice during the quarter, using the instructor’s rubric and annotate in Canvas.
  • Flag any assignments with grading problems.
  • Debrief the instructor to discuss low grades and reconcile inconsistencies before final grade release. The instructor retains final grading authority and will meet with students about their grades as needed.

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