"Teaching Assistant - S3D - School of Computer Science"

Teaching Assistant - S3D - School of Computer Science

Company:
Carnegie Mellon University

Job Location:
Pittsburgh, 15213

Category:
Tutors and Learning Resources

Type:
Adjunct/Part-Time

Carnegie Mellon University is a private, global research university that challenges the curious and hardworking to deliver work that matters. Our extraordinary institution has distinctive areas of excellence and a culture marked by ambition and a deep, practical engagement with challenges facing society. We continue to produce versatile alumni and draw faculty and staff eager to be a part of the university's creative, dedicated and close-knit community. We place emphasis on practical problem solving, interdisciplinary learning, a transformative spirit, and collaboration.

The Software and Societal Systems (S3D) department within the School of Computer Science explores the vital intersection of the confluence of software, systems and society to understand how computational biology might better serve humanity. We are studying the bigger picture of computing in context in order to develop tools, policies, methods, and much more - all in the same making the world a safer, more equitable, better place to call home.

We are looking for a Teaching Assistant to assist faculty members with classroom instruction, exams, record keeping and project support for our S3D department.

Core Responsibilities Include:

• Help faculty members with classroom teaching and instruction
• Obtaining materials needed for classes, including texts
• Office hours for students
• Recitation
• Proctoring exams
• Attending lectures
• Other duties as assigned

Flexibility, excellence, and passion are vital qualities within the School of Computer Science. Inclusion, collaboration and cultural sensitivity are valued competencies at CMU. Therefore, we are in search of a team member who is able to effectively interact with a varied population of internal and external partners at a high level of integrity. We are looking for someone who shares our values and who will support the mission of the university through their work.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree ; Master's Preferred
• Experience in academic environments within higher education
• Experience in a master's degree program
• Experience with research
• A combination of education and relevant experience from which comparable knowledge is demonstrated may be considered.

Additional Requirements

• Successful background check investigation

Location
Pittsburgh, PA

Job Function
Teaching Assistants, RA's/CA's

Position Type
Staff - Fixed Term (Fixed Term)

Full Time/Part time
Part time

Pay Basis
Hourly

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