Graduate Teaching Assistant

University of Arkansas System; Little Rock (AR); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Arkansas System is seeking a Graduate Teaching Assistant for its School of Engineering and Engineering Technology. The role involves supporting the BS in Mechanical Engineering program, including grading, teaching assistance, and facilities development support, all contributing to a quality educational experience.

Qualifications

• Relevant Bachelor's degree required (Mechanical Engineering).
• Graduate program admission required.
• Skills in Solidworks, Autocad, Ansys, and programming languages like Python and Matlab are essential.

Responsibilities

• Grading for undergraduate courses.
• Teaching support for laboratory courses.
• Engineering, design, and fabrication support for program facilities development.

Skills

Computing Skills in Solidworks

Computing Skills in Autocad

Computing Skills in Ansys

Computing Skills in Ansys Fluent

Computing Skills in Python

Computing Skills in Matlab

Education

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering

Regular admission into a graduate program at UA Little Rock

Senior student in BSME with early entry admission into UE Little Rock MSME program

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Closing Date

Type of Position

Graduate Assistant

Workstudy Position

No

Job Type

Academic Term (Fixed Term)

Work Shift

Sponsorship Available

No

Institution Name

University of Arkansas at Little Rock

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock is a metropolitan research university that provides an accessible, quality education through flexible learning and unparalleled internship opportunities. At UA Little Rock, we prepare our more than 8,900 students to be innovators and responsible leaders in their fields. Committed to its metropolitan research university mission, UA Little Rock is a driving force in Little Rock's thriving cultural community and a major component of the city and state's growing profile as a regional leader in research, technology transfer, economic development, and job creation.

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Department

STEM GAs

Department's Website

Summary of Job Duties

The School of Engineering and Engineering Technology at the UA Little Rock is seeking to hire a graduate teaching assistant for the Spring 2023 semester. This position will support the teaching of courses/labs for the UA Little Rock BS in Mechanical Engineering program. Duties include grading for undergraduate courses, teaching support for laboratory courses, engineering, design, and fabrication support for program facilities development. This position is governed by state and federal laws, and agency/institution policy.

Qualifications

Required Education and/or Experience:

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering or closely equivalent/related field;
• Regular admission into a graduate program at UA Little Rock, or be a senior student in BSME with early entry admission into the UA Little Rock MSME program.
  
  

Job Duties And/or Responsibilities

• Grading for undergraduate courses;
• Teaching support for laboratory courses;
• Engineering, design, and fabrication support for program facilities development.
  
  

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Computing Skills in Solidworks, Autocad, Ansys, Ansys Fluent, Python, Matlab.
  
  

Additional Information

Please upload all required documents in the "Attachment" section, if you want to be considered for this position. You must submit all documents before you hit the submit application button.

Salary Information

Minimum of $1,250 per month GTA salary.

Required Documents to Apply

Resume

Optional Documents

Special Instructions to Applicants

Recruitment Contact Information

Dr. Andrew Wright, Associate Professor of Systems Engineering, [e-mail]

All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site https://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS

Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.

Pre-employment Screening Requirements

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock is committed to providing a safe campus community. We conduct background checks for applicants being considered for employment. Background checks include a criminal background check and a sex offender registry check. For certain positions, there may also be a financial (credit) background check, a Motor Vehicle Registry (MVR) check, and/or drug screening. Required checks are identified in the position listing. A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication or adverse financial history information alone shall not disqualify an applicant in the absence of a relationship to the requirements of the position. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.

The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of any category or status protected by law, including age, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, sex, sexual preference, or pregnancy. Federal law prohibits the University from discriminating on these bases. Questions or concerns about the application of Title IX, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, may be sent to the University's Title IX Coordinator and to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights.

Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.

All application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.

Constant Physical Activity

Hearing, Sitting, Standing, Talking, Walking

Frequent Physical Activity

Hearing, Lifting, Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding, Reaching, Sitting, Standing, Talking, Walking

Occasional Physical Activity

Lifting, Reaching

Benefits Eligible

No

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Internship

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Education and Training

• Industries

  Education Administration Programs

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