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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
• Graduate-level: $18.00/hour • Doctorate-level: $21.00/hour
Posting Detail Information
Closing Date: 11:59pm ET Open Until Filled: Yes
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