Graduate Teaching Assistant - Mathematical, Computing, and Information Sciences, Computer Scien[...]

Jacksonville State University; Jacksonville (AL); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established educational institution is seeking a Graduate Teaching Assistant in the Computer Science department. This role involves assisting faculty in teaching and grading, while also providing valuable tutoring support to students. The position offers a stipend and a scholarship, making it an attractive opportunity for graduate students to gain teaching experience and develop their academic skills. Join a dynamic team that values innovation and support for both students and faculty, and contribute to a collaborative learning environment that fosters growth and development in the field of computing.

Benefits

Stipend of $4000 per semester

Scholarship up to $4,386.00

Flexible work hours

Qualifications

• Must be a degree-seeking graduate student at JSU.
• Active enrollment in required coursework for the degree.

Responsibilities

• Assist faculty by teaching lower-level courses and grading student work.
• Prepare teaching materials and assist in lab supervision.

Skills

Teaching Skills

Tutoring

Clerical Skills

Education

Graduate Student Status

Enrollment in Graduate Degree Program

Job description

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Graduate Teaching Assistant - Mathematical, Computing, and Information Sciences, Computer Science (Fall 2025 - Spring 2026)

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Work type: Graduate Teaching Assistant
Location: Jacksonville, AL (Main Campus)
Categories: Student Employment

Department: Mathematical, Computing, and Informational Sciences

Position Summary:

A Graduate Teaching Assistant (GTA) in the Mathematical, Computing, and Informational Sciences – Computer Science department assists faculty by teaching lower-level courses or labs; developing teaching materials; and preparing and grading examinations, papers, or other student work. The GTAs must be assigned to and responsible for teaching a credit bearing course and will be under the supervision of a faculty member experienced in the teaching field. A GTA’s work with students will be closely supervised and must provide opportunities to gain teaching skills and a better grasp of the academic discipline. The supervising faculty member is responsible for overseeing the assignment of all grades to students in the courses.

Positions will be filled based on individual applicant’s skills, qualification, and departmental needs.

Compensation:

Graduate Teaching Assistants are expected to work 20 hours per week during a fall or spring semester.

Graduate Teaching Assistants will receive a $4000 stipend each semester, disbursed in four equal monthly payments. In addition to the stipend, Graduate assistantships carry a scholarship each semester up to the max award of $4,386.00.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Performs a combination of duties under the supervision of the faculty and lab supervisor.
• Assists computer science faculty and lab supervisors in preparation and clean-up.
• Serves as CS201 instructor.
• Assists in logging and processing course materials, assignments, papers, and internship materials.
• Tutors CS Students.
• Performs clerical and other related duties as assigned.

Graduate Assistantship Qualifications:

• Must be classified as a degree-seeking graduate student at JSU.
• Must be actively enrolled in a graduate degree program at JSU during the assistantship semester.
• If a new student, must be admitted to a degree program.
• Must be actively enrolled in required coursework towards the degree. The Graduate Assistantship will not pay for courses that are not in the degree program plan of study/checklist.

Note: If a student is classified as a graduate student and is required to take undergraduate courses for the graduate degree (foundation courses, undergraduate deficiency courses, etc.), the Graduate Assistantship will only pay for these courses if they are documented as required courses via memo from the student’s advisor to the Director of Graduate Studies.

• Must hold the minimum required GPA for the student’s enrolled degree program.
• During the assistantship semester, must be enrolled at JSU in six to nine (6-9) graduate semester hours in a fall or spring semester or six to nine (6-9) graduate semester hours in a full summer term. (Full summer term = May, June, and July).
• Must not be holding another campus job.
• A graduate assistant is prohibited from accepting, receiving, or being credited for other forms of tuition scholarships or waivers from the University. Scholarships from sources outside of the University and the JSU employee benefit of tuition assistance will both be permitted.
• If the student has previously held a Graduate Assistantship position at JSU, the student must have fulfilled all duties and complied with all policies to be considered for another Graduate Assistantship.
• Must complete FERPA training, Sexual Harassment training, and other training as required through JSU.
• International graduate assistantships must be certified by the Director of the International House and Programs to perform duties and receive compensation.

Notice Regarding International Students:

• All International Students must be in a valid immigration status.
• Due to Visa requirements international students must be enrolled as a full-time JSU student and possess each of the following:

a. Passport from their respective country.

b. F-1 Student Visa or J-1 Exchange Student Visa.

c. U.S. Customs Form I-94.

d. Official photo identification.

e. Official Social Security Card imprinted with “Valid for Work Only” or similar statement.

Required Documents:

• Cover Letter
• Resume
• Unofficial Transcript

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Equal Employment Opportunity: JSU is an Equal Employment, Equal Opportunity, and Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Advertised: Feb 05 2025 Central Standard Time
Applications close: Jan 31 2026 Central Standard Time