Teaching Assistant: Measurement, Evaluation And Statistics - Professor. Jie Gao

Posting Summary:
Professor Jie Gao within the Department of Human Development is seeking a Teaching Assistant (TA) for HUDM 5123: Linear models and experimental design.

Job Summary/Basic Function:
Professor Jie Gao is seeking a Teaching Assistant (TA) for HUDM 5123: Linear models and experimental design. The TA will assist Professor Gao in the delivery and management of this course. The TA will work under the supervision of Professor Gao to support the overall quality and rate of student participation, improve retention, and improve communication by clarifying and/or reinforcing course content, assignments and material through individualized peer tutoring and additional responsibilities defined by the assigned course instructor. This position requires a commitment of a minimum of 15 hours/week.
Position Duties/Responsibilities
Primary responsibilities include lecturing, discussion leading, assignment and paper grading, assignment design, syllabus design, administrative responsibilities and a number of other minor and major related responsibilities; including but not limited to:
Teach and/or lecture limited class sessions
Facilitate tutoring and lab sessions
Hold office hours and/or be available for student questions in some format
Act as the first point-of-contact in assisting students with questions, clarify course content, review assignments, and provide guidance on study strategies or resources.
Assist in the preparation and organization of course materials, including syllabi, lecture slides,
handouts, and online resources
Assist in managing online discussion forums as required
Assist in proctoring exams and implementing exam procedures
Provide the instructor with feedback on course design, learning objectives, and teaching strategies based on student feedback and instructional best practices
Manage course communications in Canvas
Take attendance and monitor class participation
Assist with grading assignments, exams, and other assessments
Provide technical and other supportive assistance to teaching staff
This position is eligible for 3 tuition points per semester.

Minimum Qualifications:
Must be a TC student currently enrolled in a degree program and taking at least 5 credits
Must be able to abide by Teachers College academic and personnel policies and guidelines, including FERPA, Student Confidentiality Agreement and the Student Privacy Requirements
Knowledge and understanding of the course content or subject area
Must have previously taken HUDM 5123 and earned a grade of A- or better.
In order to be considered, please submit a brief paragraph about your academic background and attach it as a pdf or word document.

Preferred Qualifications:

Salary Range:

$3,375

Work Modality:

Onsite