Teaching Assistant (College of Engineering)

Lamar-University; Beaumont (TX); On-site; USD 12,000 - 20,000; Part time

Job summary

Lamar University in Beaumont, TX seeks a Teaching Assistant in the College of Engineering to support instruction, grading, and learning activities.

You will hold office hours, prepare course materials, manage course records in Canvas/Blackboard, proctor exams, and help promote a positive learning environment with strong communication.

Qualifications

• Strong ability to communicate complex concepts clearly to diverse student groups.
• Experience supporting engineering coursework and labs is a plus.
• Familiarity with Canvas or Blackboard is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Support classroom instruction, labs, and discussion sessions for undergraduate engineering courses.
• Grade assignments, quizzes, exams, and lab reports with constructive feedback.
• Hold office hours to answer questions and provide academic support to students.
• Assist with course preparation, including developing instructional materials and maintaining course records/LMS content.
• Proctor examinations and uphold academic integrity; collaborate to improve student engagement and outcomes.

Skills

Technical communication

Classroom instruction

Student mentoring

Grading & assessment

LMS (Canvas)

Teamwork

Job description

The Teaching Assistant supports faculty in the College of Engineering by assisting with instruction, grading, laboratory or classroom activities, and student learning. Responsibilities may include leading review sessions, holding office hours, answering student questions, preparing course materials, and maintaining course records. The Teaching Assistant works closely with faculty to promote a positive and effective learning environment while demonstrating professionalism and strong communication skills.

• Assist faculty with undergraduate engineering courses by supporting classroom instruction, laboratory activities, and discussion sessions.
• Grade assignments, quizzes, exams, and laboratory reports while providing constructive feedback to students.
• Hold office hours to answer questions, explain course concepts, and provide academic support.
• Assist with course preparation, including developing instructional materials, maintaining course management systems, and organizing classroom resources.
• Proctor examinations and ensured compliance with academic integrity policies. Collaborated with faculty and instructional staff to improve student engagement and learning outcomes.
• Collaborate with faculty and instructional staff to improve student engagement and learning outcomes.

Key Skills:

• Technical communication
• Classroom instruction
• Student mentoring
• Grading and assessment
• Learning management systems (Canvas, Blackboard)
• Organization and teamwork