Computer Science Teaching Assistant (Student)

American University; United States; On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

American University invites enrolled students to apply for a part-time Teaching Assistant position in the Computer Science Department. The role is limited to AU students, offers a 5-hour weekly schedule, and pays $18.40 per hour. It is eligible for Federal Work Study (FWS) funds with some exceptions.

The TA will assist with grading, design assignments, run office hours, and support in-class labs. Other duties may be assigned by the instructor or department.

Qualifications

• TA duties include grading, designing assignments, office hours, and in-class labs.
• Must be an enrolled American University student and part-time position (5 hours/week).
• Salary and eligibility details are governed by AU policies and FWS where applicable.

Responsibilities

• Assist with grading.
• Design assignments.
• Conduct office hours.
• Assist with in-class labs.
• Other duties assigned.

Skills

Grading

Office hours

Lab assistance

Course support

Education

Enrolled AU student

Job description

Work Where You Learn: Build Experience, Grow Skills, and Contribute to Your University Community. This position is available only to enrolled American University students. Most student positions at American University are eligible to use Federal Work Study (FWS) awards, with a few exceptions. FWS funds cannot be applied to janitorial, construction, partisan or sectarian positions. For information or questions regarding FWS funds, please contact American University's Office of Financial Aid. Important guidance for current American University employees: American University current employees, including those employed in student positions, must apply through their employee Workday account. If you are a current employee at American University, please log into your employee Workday account and select the Find Jobs report which will take you to our internal career listings. Applying outside of your employee Workday account may cause delays in a hire process.

Department: College of Arts & Sciences. Time Type: Part time. FLSA Status: Non-Exempt.

Job Description: Summary: A Teaching Assistant (TA) for courses within the Computer Science Department’s duties may vary, but can include assistance with grading, designing assignments, conducting office hours, and assisting with in-class labs. Please discuss these with your assigned instructor to establish the expectations of the role and a schedule of working hours that is suitable for you both. As a matter of university policy, you are not expected to provide final grades or assessments for student work, but you may assist with grading by providing your feedback to the instructor.

• Assist with grading.
• Design assignments.
• Conduct office hours.
• Assist with in-class labs.
• Other duties assigned.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work: Part-time. 5 hours per week. Salary Range: $18.40 per hour.

Other Details: This position is available only to enrolled American University students. Please note this job announcement is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. American University is an E-Verify employer. Visit https://www.american.edu/hr/ for additional information about American University employment and benefits.

Current American University Employees: American University current employees (including those employed in student positions) must apply through their employee Workday account. If you are a current employee at American University, please log into Workday and select the Find Jobs report which will take you to our internal career listings.

Contact Us: For more information or assistance with the American University careers site, email [e-mail].

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