Department
PSD Computer Science: Administration and Staff
About the Department
The Department of Computer Science is an academic department that has a rich history of advancing and defining new fields of discovery in the physical sciences and computer science, and this tradition continues today. Our inquiry and impact spans from the edge of theory to human-computer interaction to Data Science. We are part of the Physical Sciences Division which includes departments and several interdisciplinary research institutes and centers.
Job Summary
The job of the course assistant is to provide classroom support for the faculty of the Computer Science department in undergraduate and/or masters classes. This is a renewable one-year appointment. The successful candidate will be responsible for supporting various facets of the courses assigned, reporting to the Assistant Director of Undergraduate Studies and/or the Associate Director of Faculty Services in the Masters Programs in Computer Science.
Responsibilities
- Oversees teaching assistants and graders, especially ensuring grading is consistent and of high quality.
- Handles EdTech set-up (Github, Gradescope, Canvas, Ed Discussion, etc).
- Grades homework and exams.
- Answers questions on Ed Discussion or other similar systems.
- Helps design assignments and exam questions.
- Leads discussion sections and labs, if necessary.
- Handles SDS cases and be the point of contact for other special cases.
- Attends class, if necessary.
- Prepares and tests lecture demonstrations to ensure consistency with course content. Works with faculty or staff to determine the suitability of demonstrations for specific lectures.
- Recommends improvements on existing demonstrations. Assists with creating manuals, syllabi, and other instructional materials. Maintains and documents the use of demonstration equipment or materials.
- Performs other related work as needed.
Minimum QualificationsEducation:Minimum requirements include a college or university degree in related field.
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Work Experience:Minimum requirements include knowledge and skills developed through 2-5 years of work experience in a related job discipline.
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Certifications:---Preferred QualificationsEducation:- Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, or a related field, at the time of appointment.
Experience:- At least one year of experience as a Teaching Assistant or Grader in undergraduate or graduate classes in Computer Science, Mathematics, or a related field.
Preferred Competencies
- Strong knowledge of one of more of the following areas of Computer Science:
- Introductory programming in Python.
- Systems programming in C.
- Computer Systems (Networks, Operating Systems, Databases, etc.).
- Machine Learning.
- Theoretical Computer Science (Discrete Mathematics, Algorithms, etc.).
- Experience with EdTech tools, such as Ed Discussion, Gradescope, GitHub Classroom, Canvas, etc.
- Ability to respond on short notice and work in stressful situations.
- Ability to work independently in a self-directed manner as well as in a group environment.
- Strong organizational skills.
- Technical competence in using Linux.
Application Documents
- Resume/CV (required)
- Cover Letter (required)
- Reference Contact Information (required). At least one reference from an instructor that the candidate supported as a teaching assistant or grader.
When applying, the document(s)
MUSTbe uploaded via the
My Experience page, in the section titled
Application Documents of the application.
Job FamilyAcademic Affairs
Role ImpactIndividual Contributor
FLSA StatusNon-Exempt
Pay FrequencyBiweekly
Scheduled Weekly Hours37.5
Benefits EligibleYes
Requires Compliance with University Covid-19 Vaccination RequirementYes
Drug Test RequiredNo
Health Screen RequiredNo
Motor Vehicle Record Inquiry RequiredNo
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