Graduate Teaching Assistant

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

Job summary

An established educational institution is seeking a Graduate Assistant for the Spring semester to support the Mechanical Engineering program. This role involves grading, teaching assistance, and contributing to engineering projects. The university prides itself on providing a quality education and fostering innovation among its students. This is an excellent opportunity for those looking to gain experience in an academic setting while actively engaging in hands-on engineering tasks. Join a vibrant academic community dedicated to developing future leaders in engineering.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field required.
• Regular admission into a graduate program at UA Little Rock.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Solidworks

Autocad

Ansys

Ansys Fluent

Python

Matlab

Education

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering

Graduate Program Admission

Job description

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Type of Position:Graduate Assistant

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NoJob Type:Academic Term (Fixed Term)

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NoInstitution 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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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 intoa graduateprogram 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 Sitehttps://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, WalkingFrequent Physical Activity:Hearing, Lifting, Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding, Reaching, Sitting, Standing, Talking, WalkingOccasional Physical Activity:Lifting, ReachingBenefits Eligible:No