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Job Description

The Course Assistant supports a 12week, hands-on AI Engineering & Data Science certificate program. This role provides technical support, lab facilitation, and feedback to working professionals building AI, data, and agentic systems on Google Cloud Platform (GCP) and Vertex AI.

Required Qualifications

Degree in Computer Science, Data Science, or related field (or equivalent experience)

Hands-on experience with cloud-based software engineering, data science, or ML workflows

Strong Python skills; comfort with notebooks and debugging code

Familiarity with GCP and the ability to support students learning Vertex AI

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with GenAI, agentic systems, or RAG architectures

Background in MLOps, data engineering, or production ML systems

Google Cloud certification (optional)

Prior teaching assistant, mentoring, or instructional experience

Department

Online Adjuncts

Compensation Range

In compliance with the New Jersey Wage Transparency Act, the hourly base range for this position is $18.00 - $30.00. This range represents the University's good faith estimate of possible compensation at the time of posting. Stevens Institute of Technology determines compensation based on factors including the position's scope and responsibilities, the candidate's experience, education, skills, internal equity, market data, and organizational considerations. The final salary will be set considering departmental budget, qualifications, and relevant credentials. This pay range represents base pay only and excludes additional forms of compensation, such as incentives, stipends, or other applicable pay components. For a full overview of our benefits offerings, please refer to the Stevens Institute of Technology Benefits Guidebook, available at:

Benefits Guidebook

EEO Statement:

Stevens Institute of Technology is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Accordingly, Stevens adheres to an employment policy that prohibits discriminatory practices or harassment against candidates or employees based on legally impermissible factor(s) including, but not necessarily limited to, race, color, religion, creed, sex, national origin, nationality, citizenship status, age, ancestry, marital or domestic partnership or civil union status, familial status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, atypical cellular or blood trait, genetic information, pregnancy or pregnancy-related medical conditions, disability, or any protected military or veteran status.

Stevens is building a diverse faculty, staff, and student body and strongly encourages applications from people of all backgrounds. Stevens is a federal contractor under the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA) and the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as well as other federal statutes.Stevens seeks candidates who will contribute to a welcoming and inclusive environment for all students, faculty and staff.