CS Instructional Lead & Lab Operations

University of Chicago; Illinois; On-site; USD 46,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Chicago invites applications for an Instructional Course Specialist in the Department PSD Computer Science: Administration. This renewable one-year appointment supports undergraduate and masters courses by overseeing TAs, graders, and lab setup, while coordinating with faculty and students across multiple instructional platforms.

Responsibilities include training on grading standards, managing course technology (GitHub, Gradescope, Canvas, Ed Discussion), preparing materials,

Qualifications

• Education: college/university degree in a related field.
• Work experience: 2–5 years in a related discipline.
• Preferred: Bachelor's in CS/Math or related field at appointment.
• Experience as TA/grader in CS/Math classes.
• Strong knowledge of Python, C, ML, networks, OS or theory.
• Experience with EdTech tools (Ed Discussion, Gradescope, GitHub Classroom, Canvas).
• Technical competence in using Linux; ability to work independently and in a team; strong organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversees TAs and graders to ensure fair, on-schedule grading.
• Provide training on grading standards and course policies.
• Lead weekly TA/grader meetings for assigned courses.
• Coordinate instructional team to maintain course operations.
• Set up lab equipment for sessions and learn safe handling.
• Manage course technology platforms (GitHub, Gradescope, Canvas, Ed Discussion).
• Handle course materials, exams, and instructional resources securely.
• Coordinate communication among faculty, staff, TAs, graders, and students.
• Prepare instructional materials including syllabi and manuals.
• Lead discussion sections and labs; provide last-minute instructional coverage.
• Attend lectures to support instruction and coordination.
• Answer student questions via Ed Discussion and other platforms.
• Grade homework, labs, quizzes, and exams.
• Assist faculty with design of assignments, exams, and demonstrations.
• Support students in developing experimental techniques and interpreting data.
• Coordinate accommodations with SDS and testing environments.
• Set up, test, operate, and maintain lab equipment (3D printer, robots, etc.).
• Promote safety in handling equipment and materials.
• Maintain communication with faculty, staff, students, TAs, graders.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Linux knowledge

Education

College degree in related field

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, or related field

Tools

Ed Discussion

Gradescope

GitHub Classroom

Canvas

Job description

The University of Chicago invites applications for an Instructional Course Specialist in the Department PSD Computer Science: Administration. This renewable one-year appointment supports undergraduate and masters courses by overseeing TAs, graders, and lab setup, while coordinating with faculty and students across multiple instructional platforms.

Responsibilities include training on grading standards, managing course technology (GitHub, Gradescope, Canvas, Ed Discussion), preparing materials,