Graduate Teaching Assistant - Mathematical, Computing, and Information Sciences, Computer Science; F

Graduate Teaching Assistant - Mathematical, Computing, and Information Sciences, Computer Science (F)

Department

Mathematical, Computing, and Informational Sciences

Position Summary

A Graduate Teaching Assistant (GTA) in the Mathematical, Computing, and Informational Sciences – Computer Science department assists faculty by teaching lower-level courses or labs; developing teaching materials; and preparing and grading examinations, papers, or other student work. GTAs must be assigned to and responsible for teaching a credit-bearing course and will be under the supervision of a faculty member experienced in teaching.

The GTA’s work with students will be closely supervised and must provide opportunities to gain teaching skills and a better grasp of the academic discipline. The supervising faculty member is responsible for overseeing the assignment of all grades to students in the courses.

Positions will be filled based on individual applicant skills, qualifications, and departmental needs. Transcripts and letters of recommendation will be reviewed by personnel from the units that have posted a graduate administrative assistantship position.

Compensation

Graduate Teaching Assistants are expected to work 20 hours per week during a fall or spring semester.

Graduate Teaching Assistants will receive a $4,000 stipend each semester, disbursed in four equal monthly payments. In addition to the stipend, assistantships carry a scholarship each semester up to the maximum award of $4,386.00.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Performs a combination of duties under the supervision of the faculty and lab supervisor.
• Assists computer science faculty and lab supervisors in preparation and clean-up.
• Serves as CS201 instructor.
• Assists in logging and processing course materials, assignments, papers, and internship materials.
• Tutors CS students.
• Performs clerical and other related duties as assigned.

Graduate Assistantship Qualifications

• Must be classified as a degree-seeking graduate student at JSU.
• Must be actively enrolled in a graduate degree program at JSU during the assistantship semester.
• If a new student, must be admitted to a degree program.
• Must be actively enrolled in required coursework toward the degree; assistantship will not pay for courses not in the degree program plan of study/checklist.
• Must hold the minimum required GPA for the enrolled degree program.
• During the assistantship semester, must be enrolled at JSU in six to nine (6‑9) graduate semester hours in a fall or spring semester or six to nine (6‑9) graduate semester hours in a full summer term. (Full summer term = May, June, and July).
• May not hold another campus job.
• A graduate assistant is prohibited from accepting, receiving, or being credited for other forms of tuition scholarships or waivers from the University. Scholarships from sources outside of the University and the JSU employee benefit of tuition assistance are permitted.
• Must not have previously held a Graduate Assistantship position at JSU unless all duties were fulfilled and policies complied with.
• It is preferred that a GTA not teach and take a class during the same summer term. Permission is required for teaching and taking a class in the same summer term.
• Graduate assistant must complete FERPA training, Sexual Harassment training, and other trainings required through JSU.
• International graduate assistantships must be certified by the Director of the International House and Programs to perform duties and receive compensation.

Notice Regarding International Students

• All international students must be in a valid immigration status.
• Must be enrolled as a full-time JSU student.
• Must possess:
• Passport from their respective country.
• F‑1 Student Visa or J‑1 Exchange Student Visa.
• U.S. Customs Form I‑94.
• Official photo identification.
• Official Social Security Card imprinted with "Valid for Work Only" or similar statement.
• Visit the International Programs website for additional information: http://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..html

Required Documents

• Cover Letter
• Resume
• Unofficial Transcript

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