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To thrive as a Head Graduate Teaching Assistant, you need advanced subject matter expertise, experience in teaching or tutoring, and typically enrollment in a graduate program. Familiarity with course management systems like Blackboard or Canvas and skills in grading software are often required. Leadership, strong communication, and organizational skills help you effectively coordinate other assistants and support faculty. These competencies ensure high-quality instruction, smooth course administration, and a supportive learning environment for students and staff.

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As a Head Graduate Teaching Assistant (GTA), you are often responsible for overseeing a team of GTAs, assisting with course planning, and ensuring consistent grading and instructional standards across multiple discussion or lab sections. A key challenge in this role is balancing your own academic workload with supervisory duties, while also facilitating clear communication between faculty, students, and fellow GTAs. You'll regularly meet with professors to align on course objectives, lead training sessions for new GTAs, and act as a point of contact for student concerns, making strong organizational and interpersonal skills essential. Collaboration and adaptability are crucial, as each semester may bring new course formats or team dynamics.

What is the difference between Head Graduate Teaching Assistant vs Graduate Teaching Assistant?

AspectHead Graduate Teaching AssistantGraduate Teaching Assistant
Required CredentialsMaster's degree or pursuing PhD, relevant courseworkUndergraduate or graduate student, often pursuing a degree
Work EnvironmentAssisting in course management, leading labs, supervising GAsSupporting professors, grading, tutoring students
Employer & Industry UsageUniversities, colleges, academic institutionsSame as Head GTA, often within the same department

The Head Graduate Teaching Assistant typically holds more responsibilities, such as overseeing other GAs and managing course activities, while a Graduate Teaching Assistant primarily supports teaching tasks. Both roles require relevant academic credentials and are common in university settings, but the Head GTA has a leadership component.

What is a head graduate teaching assistant?

Head Graduate Teaching Assistants (Head GTAs) are graduate students who take on a leadership role among teaching assistants within a department or course. They oversee and coordinate the work of other graduate teaching assistants, assist faculty with course administration, and may lead training sessions or meetings. Head GTAs often serve as a point of contact between faculty and other teaching assistants to ensure consistency in teaching practices and grading. In addition to these responsibilities, they may also teach classes, hold office hours, and provide direct support to undergraduate students. This role provides valuable leadership and teaching experience for graduate students considering academic or educational careers.
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Graduate Teaching Assistant- Information Science

Uasys

Little Rock, AR

Part-time

Re-posted 26 days ago

Job description

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Closing Date:


Type of Position:Graduate Assistant


Workstudy Position:

No
Job Type:Academic Term (Fixed Term)

Work Shift:


Sponsorship Available:

No
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:STEM GAs


Department's Website:


Summary of Job Duties:The Department of Information Science at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock is seeking an individual to serve as a Teaching Assistant in our graduate information science courses for the Spring 2024 semester. The Graduate Teaching Assistant (TA) will serve in an instructional capacity under the direct supervision of a faculty supervisor. This position is governed by state and federal laws and agency/institution policy.
Qualifications:

Required Education and/or Experience:

  • Bachelor's Degree from an accredited institution of higher education;

  • Regular admission to a UA Little Rock graduate degree program or good standing with the UA Little Rock Graduate School for continuing graduate students;

  • Ability to work the required hours (FT-50% - 20 hours per week/PT-25% - 10 hours per week) with regular attendance.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

  • 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 and homework assignments;

  • Assist with development and evaluation of instructional materials.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

  • Skills in the planning, organization, coordination of activities;

  • Skills in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships;

  • Skills in both verbal and written communication;

  • Skills in the use of personal computer and related software applications.

Technical Skills

  • Knowledge in SQL/database;

  • Entity resolution/record linking;

  • Python or Java programming experience;

  • JSON;

  • Machine Learning.

Non-programming Skills

  • Documentation;

  • Technical Writing;

  • Test plan and test data development.


Additional Information:


Salary Information:

750 per month


Required Documents to Apply:

Resume


Optional Documents:


Special Instructions to Applicants:


Recruitment Contact Information:

Brian Butler bsbutler2@ualr.edu
Graduate Student Support Specialist


All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Sitehttps://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS

Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.


Pre-employment Screening Requirements:No Background Check Required

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.

Constant Physical Activity:Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding
Frequent Physical Activity:Sitting, Talking
Occasional Physical Activity:Walking
Benefits Eligible:No

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