Teaching Assistant

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Position Information

Posting Number:
20255715V

Position Title:
Teaching Assistant

Posting Type
Student

Hours/week:
Up to 10 hours/week

Eligibility:
Work study preferred but open to all students

Semester
2025-2026 Academic Year

Location
Drosdick Hall

Detailed Work Schedule

Number of positions:
2

Department:
205-Mechanical Engineering

Contact Name:
Natalie MacNamara

Contact Phone/Extension:
(610) 519-7253

Position Summary Information

Job Description Summary:

The College of Engineering is seeking motivated graduate level students to serve as teaching assistants for the Machine Learning for Engineers course (ME 8311) in the Spring 2026 semester. Students who desire to gain teaching experience are encouraged to apply.

Requirements:

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Grade assignments and/or exams as needed
• Attend all class sessions of your assigned section, assisting faculty instructor as needed
• Provide guidance to students in class
• Coordinate with other course TAs to offer joint office hours (at least two hours per week)

Additional Information:

Minimum qualifications:

• Graduate level student (PhD preferred)
• Detail-oriented with the ability to follow multi-step instructions.
• Must be able to work well independently.
• Basic office skills and computer skills including MS Word & Excel.
• Ability to navigate Blackboard learning management system to access assignments and enter grades.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality while working with sensitive information.

Physical Demands Summary:

Able to lift up to 25 pounds

Wage Rate:
$18.00/hour Graduate-level & $21.00/hour Doctorate-level

Posting Detail Information

Closing Date (11:59pm ET):

Open Until Filled
Yes