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Institution Name: University of Arkansas at Little Rock

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock is a metropolitan research university that provides an accessible, quality education through flexible learning and unparalleled internship opportunities. At UA Little Rock, we prepare our more than 8,900 students to be innovators and responsible leaders in their fields. Committed to its metropolitan research university mission, UA Little Rock is a driving force in Little Rock's thriving cultural community and a major component of the city and state's growing profile as a regional leader in research, technology transfer, economic development, and job creation.

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Department:Computer Sciencehttp://ualr.edu/computerscience/
Summary of Job Duties:The Department of Computer Science at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock is seeking candidates to fill its available graduate teaching assistant (GTA) and graduate research assistant (GRA) positions. The primary responsibility of a GTA is to serve in a course support role under the direct supervision of a designated course instructor. The primary responsibility of a GRA is to provide professional-level support related to research and creative activities under direct supervision of a graduate faculty member. This position is governed by state and federal laws, and agency/institution policy.
Qualifications:

Required Education and/or Experience

• Currently admitted to one of the following graduate degree programs at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock: MS in Computer Science, CIS Ph.D. - Computer Science Track, or a graduate program in a closely related field of study;

• A 3.00 cumulative GPA for all UA Little Rock graduate credit courses;

• Must enroll in at least 9 hours during each fall and spring semester during a full GA appointment (20 hours per week) or 6 hours during each fall and spring semester during a half GA appointment (10 hours per week).

Preferred Education and/or Experience:

• Strong verbal and written communication skills;

• Programming in languages such as C++, Python, Java or C#;

• Frontend web design and development skills including HTML, CSS, and Javascript;

• Web application and mobile application development technologies such as Android Studio, Xcode, Swift, React, JQuery, Bootstrap, Node.js;

• Database design and development including SQL, connection management and pools, and transaction management;

• Software engineering methodologies and full software development lifecycle (SDLC) knowledge and experience;

• IT Infrastructure knowledge including hardware, operating systems, networks, and cloud computing.

Job Duties:

TA's:

• Attend class sessions;

• Serve as an assistant in laboratory activities;

• Lead a class activity such as a discussion group or demonstration;

• Tutor students;

• Hold office hours and respond to email questions from students;

• Proctor examinations;

• Grade tests, assignments and projects;;

• Assist with the development and evaluation of instructional materials.

RA's:

• Prepare reports and articles for publications as directed by the graduate faculty member;

• Perform tasks and assist graduate faculty member in research activities for a designated project;

• Develop work plans in accordance with research objectives;

• Conduct independent research specific to the research project;

• Perform development work for the project. Depending on the needs of the project, development work could include software development, database design and implementation, development and application of machine learning models, statistical analysis, utilizing VR/AR technologies for immersive interactive solutions and data visualization;

• Conduct testing, implementation, and evaluation of project deliverables;

• Coordinate project meetings and lead project discussions;

• Assist in other specialized administrative, technical, or editorial duties connected to the research project.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of research and issues pertaining to the area of research;

• Skill in organizing resources and establishing priorities;

• Skill in planning, organization, and coordination of activities;

• Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships.

Additional Information:

Please upload all required documents in the "Resume" attachment section of your application (before hitting the submit button), if you want to be considered for this position.

$1250-$1500 monthly stipendsResume
Special Instructions to Applicants:Brian Butler bsbutler2@ualr.edu
Graduate Student Support Specialist

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Pre-employment Screening Requirements:

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock is committed to providing a safe campus community. We conduct background checks for applicants being considered for employment. Background checks include a criminal background check and a sex offender registry check. For certain positions, there may also be a financial (credit) background check, a Motor Vehicle Registry (MVR) check, and/or drug screening. Required checks are identified in the position listing. A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication or adverse financial history information alone shall not disqualify an applicant in the absence of a relationship to the requirements of the position. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.

The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of any category or status protected by law, including age, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, sex, sexual preference, or pregnancy. Federal law prohibits the University from discriminating on these bases. Questions or concerns about the application of Title IX, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, may be sent to the University's Title IX Coordinator and to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights.

Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.

All application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.

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Benefits Eligible:No