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Job Title Fall 2023 ECE Undergraduate Teaching Assistant Requisition Number DU10629 Department Name 8H400:Electrical and Computer Engineering Work Location Lexington, KY Salary Range $12.00 / Hour Paid Bi-weekly Type of Position Student Position Time Status Part-Time Required Education Undergraduate coursework in progress in Electrical or Computer Engineering.
Required Related Experience Must be enrolled at UK during the academic year.
Required License/Registration/Certification N/A
Physical Requirements N/A
Shift August 14, 2023 - December 8, 2023 and renewable for the Spring 2024 semester. Providing office hours each week and meeting with students by appointment.
The Electrical and Computer Engineering Department is seeking highly motivated students interested in Undergraduate Teaching Assistant positions who are enrolled in a College of Engineering undergraduate program. Undergraduate Teaching Assistant responsibilities may include assisting in lab sections, grading homework, assisting with Canvas shell related tasks, holding office hours and other duties as assigned.
Position Description: Several EE and CPE courses need support for lab sections, recitations, office hours and grading. UTAs circulate among students to answer questions, facilitate lab activities, guide progress toward learning objectives and provide constructive feedback. Graders will follow rubrics, assign points and provide constructive feedback. Lab/Recitation assistants must be available during the same sections each week. Office hours and grading may be performed remotely and scheduled in coordination with the instructor.
This position requires a full semester commitment of 3-10 hours per week and may include the following duties, expectations, and requirements:
Position Description: Several EE and CPE courses need support for lab sections, recitations, office hours and grading. UTAs circulate among students to answer questions, facilitate lab activities, guide progress toward learning objectives and provide constructive feedback. Graders will follow rubrics, assign points and provide constructive feedback. Lab/Recitation assistants must be available during the same sections each week. Office hours and grading may be performed remotely and scheduled in coordination with the instructor.
This position requires a full semester commitment of 3-10 hours per week and may include the following duties, expectations, and requirements:
- Collaboration with faculty and/or GTA affiliated with the program and course assignment as necessary regarding assessments, lessons, and course content to carry out position assignments.
- Collaboration with faculty and/or GTA affiliated with the program and course assignment as necessary to discuss any course related issues.
- Answering questions, providing feedback, and other correspondence with students and colleagues in person and online via email consistent with scope of role in the course.
- Monitor and track student progress through the use of Canvas.
- Records maintenance and retention of student coursework via Canvas or as hardcopy.
- Responsible for providing 3 office hours per week and meeting with students at their appointment request.
- Assisting faculty and/or GTA with grading and evaluating student work according to rubrics, solutions and other instructions.
- Other duties as assigned within the scope of the position.
Responsibilities for the Teaching Assistantship:
Students will assist primary instructors and Graduate Teaching Assistants ( GTA) in implementing content and evaluating student work in ECE courses such as those listed below:
- CPE 282 Digital Logic Design
- CPE 287 Introduction to Embedded Systems
- EE 211 Circuits I
- EE 223 AC Circuits
- EE 461 Introduction to Electronics
- EE 462 Electronic Circuits Laboratory
- EE 468 Introduction to Engineering Electromagnetics
- EE 305 Electrical Circuits and Electronics*
* EE 305 is circuits for non- ECE majors. Students with a B or better in EE305 or EE 211 are eligible to assist in EE 305
Note: A survey will be sent to qualifying applicants to respond to preference to courses to support, type of work (lab, grading, office hours, etc.) and availability.
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities Note: A survey will be sent to qualifying applicants to respond to preference to courses to support, type of work (lab, grading, office hours, etc.) and availability.
**Please see Job Summary
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? No Preferred Education/Experience Qualifications:
1. College of Engineering undergraduate student in good standing.
2. Earned a B or better in the courses being supported.
Deadline to Apply 10/01/2023 University Community of Inclusion The University of Kentucky is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce by ensuring all our students, faculty, and staff work in an environment of openness and acceptance. We strive to foster a community where people of all backgrounds, identities, and perspectives can feel secure and welcome. We also value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we strongly encourage veterans, individuals with disabilities, women, and all minorities to consider our employment opportunities.
Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we strongly encourage veterans, individuals with disabilities, women, and all minorities to consider our employment opportunities.
Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.
