Teaching Assistant - EEI

Inside Higher Ed; Remote; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A higher education institution is seeking a Teaching Assistant for an online course titled Explore Engineering Innovation. The role involves supporting the Instructor and Teaching Fellow, assisting students remotely, and grading assignments. Candidates must have completed the Explore Engineering Innovation course or a first-year engineering degree. Availability for the course period from June 29 to July 31, along with pre-course training, is required. This position offers an hourly wage ranging from $15.70 to $26.25, depending on experience.

Qualifications

• Must be a high-school student or college student who has completed relevant courses.
• Participation in mandatory online training is required.
• Additional education may substitute for required experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Instructor and Teaching Fellow in course facilitation.
• Provide support to students during remote learning sessions.
• Grade student assignments and provide timely feedback.

Skills

Effective oral and written communication

Knowledge of Algebra II and Trigonometry

Knowledge of Physics and/or Chemistry

Education

Completed Explore Engineering Innovation course with a B or higher grade

Completed first year of an engineering degree

Tools

Canvas or similar LMS

Microsoft Office Suite

Zoom or similar video-conferencing software

Job description

Explore Engineering Innovation is based on an introductory engineering course taught to undeclared freshman engineering students at JHU. EEI covers a range of fundamental engineering topics including materials science, computer science, civil, mechanical, and chemical engineering. The course includes lectures but focuses on hands‑on lab experiments and group data analysis. Graded coursework includes lab reports, homework assignments, a group presentation, and a design project. At the end of the course, students who pass the course receive JHU credit. The ultimate goal of the course is to expose students to engineering principles, allow them to apply the math and science learned in high school to solve real‑world problems, and help students develop critical thinking skills.

Each class of EEI consists of 16‑24 students with diverse academic backgrounds. Each class is typically team‑taught by a PhD‑level engineer and a high‑school teacher who teaches a STEM discipline. Selected sections of EEI also have an assigned Teaching Assistant (TA). We are seeking a Teaching Assistant – EEI – Online who will support the teaching efforts of the Instructor and Teaching Fellow.

Specific Duties & Responsibilities

• Must be present and available during the entire course. This includes the daily synchronous 3‑hour session as well as time to coordinate with the teaching team, grade student submissions, check student messages daily, and hold occasional study sessions.
• Must be prepared to spend time independently reviewing course materials and completing the online training program prior to the first day of the course.
• Must work with the Instructor and Teaching Fellow to develop a sense of community for the high school students participating in the class.
• Must be able to assist students remotely as they conduct the various activities throughout the course.
• Will work with the Instructor and Teaching Fellow to monitor the discussion boards and answer student messages in less than 24 hours.
• Will assist with grading homework, ensuring that students receive their graded assigned work promptly – within 1‑2 days of the assignment due date – and provide detailed feedback.
• May be asked to hold online study sessions to assist students and deepen their understanding of lectures, labs, assignments, and projects.
• Must ensure that child safety protocols are upheld.

Minimum Qualifications

• High‑school student who has completed the Explore Engineering Innovation course with a B or higher grade, or a college student who has completed their first year of an engineering degree.
• Candidates for these positions will be subject to a pre‑employment background check and fingerprinted per policies related to working with minors.
• All employees participating in Hopkins Pre‑College programs must enroll and participate in mandatory online training relevant to working with minors and working at JHU.
• Availability to teach June 29 – July 31, Monday through Friday. Each class meets synchronously for a single 3‑hour block at the same time each day in one of the following intervals: 9 am – noon, 2‑5 pm, or 7‑10 pm (all Baltimore local times).
• Availability to participate in pre‑course training.
• Additional education may substitute for required experience, and additional related experience may substitute for required education beyond a high‑school diploma/graduation equivalent, to the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula.

Preferred Qualifications

• Must be able to effectively communicate both orally and in writing.
• A strong understanding of general engineering principles is preferred.

Special Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Knowledge of Algebra II and Trigonometry.
• Knowledge of Physics and/or Chemistry.

Technical Qualifications Or Specialized Certifications

• Familiarity with Canvas or similar LMS.
• Proficient with the Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams.
• Proficient with Zoom or similar video‑conferencing software.

Physical Requirements

• Access to remote/virtual work environment for training prior to course.
• Access to remote/virtual work environment during the course.

Classified Title: Tutorial Assistant

Job Posting Title (Working Title): Teaching Assistant – EEI – Online (Explore Engineering Innovation)

Role/Level/Range: ACRO37.5/02/CC

Starting Salary Range: $15.70 – $26.25 hourly (commensurate with experience)

Employee group: Casual / On Call

Schedule: 37.5 hrs/wkly; 7 days – Course runs June 29 – July 31, Monday through Friday. Each class meets synchronously for a single 3‑hour block at the same time each day. The synchronous class meeting will occur during one of the following time intervals: 9 am – noon, 2‑5 pm, or 7‑10 pm.

FLSA Status: Non‑Exempt

Location: Remote

Department name: Pre‑Collegiate Programs – Students_Casuals

Personnel area: Whiting School of Engineering