Teaching Assistant Graduate Teaching Assistant

About This Job

JOB PURPOSE

The purpose of this role is to provide assistance to faculty members in large classes in learning activities, grading and other administrative activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Supports faculty members in managing the various aspects of their teaching activities at the undergraduate and postgraduate levels.
• Organizes joint tutorial sessions for students with the faculty members.
• Conducts independent tutorial sessions for students under the faculty supervision outside the regular classes.
• Provides limited coverage for the faculty when they are away attending research conferences outside campus.
• Assists faculty members with preparing course files/materials/assignments, compiling course material, and uploading learning materials to learning management system for students’ access.
• Takes students’ attendance and uploads online absence records and other students’ assessment results to maintain accurate and up-to-date student records.
• Helps with proctoring exams, reporting grades, and uploading grades to the system. • Participates in class discussions and exercises (on line and face to face) in order to be able to help the students outside the class as required.
• Allocates weekly office hours for each course to assist students with their difficulties. • Conducts laboratory sessions, when applicable, ensures labs are stocked with required consumables, and observes equipment to ensure they are maintained and operative.
• Assist faculty members with research activities.
• Assists with course files completion and compilation of accreditation documents.
• Coordinate the development and refinement of curricula.
• Assist faculty members with assessments and grading.
• Supervise and monitor Program delivery and effectiveness as per accreditation criteria and business plan
• Support of Quality Assurance duties for the College of Business
• Any other duties directed by the Dean.
  
  

• Bachelor for TA & Master for GTA degree in related field
• High GPA, Distinguished academic performance Professional certification preferred
  
  

• 3- 5 years of experience in related field Nature of Relevant Experience Required
  
  

• Demonstrated ability to advise students and colleagues effectively.
• Ability to develop and maintain positive working relationships with faculty and staff
• Clear understanding of job requirements and the ability to perform duties efficiently and accurately.
• Familiarity with and ability to work effectively with, faculty members and students.
• Willingness to work flexible hours based upon the needs of the College
  
  

• English is a must
• Arabic is preferred
  
  

• Communication Skills, Presentation Skills, Computer Skill