GT9950 Graduate Assistant - Teaching
Major Duties
- Graduate Assistant (GA): Performs scholarly activities, such as research or experimentation, or renders administrative service to an academic or administrative unit.
- Teaching Assistant (GT): Performs instructional duties, such as providing or coordinating classroom instruction, including lab or discussion sessions; tutoring students; grading tests and assignments; developing instructional materials; providing artistic instruction; accompanying/coaching musical or vocal performances; and proctoring exams.
- Graduate Student Worker (GS): Assists the student in strengthening and successfully completing his/her academic program through activities relevant to the program of study and contributing to the university’s teaching, research/creative activity, or service efforts.
Knowledge Required By The Position
Selection criteria is determined by the department hosting the position. Students should expect the following qualifications, among others, to be considered during the selection process:
- Pertinent experience
- Work experience
- Lets of recommendation
- Educational preparation
- Undergraduate GPA
- Test scores
- Interpersonal skills
- Language skills
Complexity/Scope of Work
The work consists of related frequent interruptions that contribute to the complexity of the position. The purpose of this position is to provide professional development to the graduate student while providing support to the university mission. Success in this position contributes to the efficiency and effectiveness of those operations.
Physical Demands/Work Environment
The work is typically performed while sitting at a desk or while intermittently sitting, standing, walking, bending, crouching or stooping. The employee frequently lifts light and occasionally heavy objects. The work is typically performed in an office.