Temp Course Assistants/Graders

Several Course Assistant and Graders positions are available. Course Assistant duties may include but are not limited to assisting the professor with: course preparation before and during the semester; Latte maintenance; grading essays exams and homework; syllabus design; writing exam questions. Course Assistants may be required to attend classes on a regular basis. Course Assistants may also be responsible for some instructional duties including the following: lead discussion sessions, science labs, and recitations and/or teach an occasional class. They may also be responsible for some student advising and may be required to hold office hours.

Responsibilities

Assisting the professor with course preparation before and during the semester; Latte maintenance; Grading essays, exams, and homework; Syllabus design; Writing exam questions; Attending classes on a regular basis; Leading discussion sessions, science labs, and recitations; Teaching an occasional class; Student advising; Holding office hours.

Requirements

Course Assistants must have successfully completed graduate-level coursework in the area to which he or she is assigned; Must have achieved high grades in the same class they are assisting in (or an equivalent course as determined by instructor or professor); Excellent interpersonal, writing, and communication skills; Must demonstrate a high level of critical thinking and analysis; Must demonstrate attention to detail and strong time-management capabilities.