Computer Science Teaching Assistant (Student)

American University; Washington; On-site; USD 2,480,000 - 2,535,000; Part time

Job summary

American University seeks a part-time Teaching Assistant (TA) for courses within the Computer Science Department. The TA will assist with grading, design assignments, conduct office hours, and help with in-class labs.

Schedule is flexible to coordinate with the assigned instructor and maintain university policy on hours. The position is available only to enrolled American University students, non-exempt status, and compensation is listed as $18.40 per hour.

Qualifications

• Essential functions include grading, designing assignments, conducting office hours, and assisting with in-class labs.
• Part-time schedule with 5 hours per week.
• Salary range listed as $18.40 per hour.

Responsibilities

• Grading student work and providing feedback to instructors.
• Designing and assisting with assignments for CS courses.
• Conducting office hours to support student learning.
• Assisting with in-class labs and other duties as assigned.

Skills

Grading

Designing assignments

Office hours

In-class labs

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.

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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.

Essential Functions:

• Grading.
• Designing assignments.
• Conducting office hours.
• Assisting 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.
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