Graduate Teaching Assistant- Information Science

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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 [email protected]

Graduate Student Support Specialist

All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site https://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, affirmative action institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of age, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, marital or parental status, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, or sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity). 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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