Job Description - Graduate Teaching Assistant, Sciences & Technology (STU001759) Job Description Graduate Teaching Assistant, Sciences & Technology - ( STU001759 ) Graduate Teaching Assistant, Sciences & Technology Department Name : D0016 Sciences & Technology Description The Graduate Teaching Assistant in the College of Sciences and Technology serves primarily as a general assistant to the instructional process. Graduate Teaching Assistants attend assigned classes, may be required to assist in-class activities, grade papers or examinations, hold office hours, tutor students, act as student mentors or conduct other activities that support the instructional mission of the University. DUTIES Interfaces primarily with an assigned professor Attends and assists in an assigned class (3 hours per week) Holds office hours for their assigned class and tutor students in all sections of the assigned class (about 10 hours per week) Grades papers, examinations, and other assignments (about 4 hours per week) Attends internal/external recruiting events to help represent the College (twice a semester) Other instructional activities as needed and time permits EEO/AA Qualifications Must be admitted to the MSDA or MSAI program Must have at least 18 hours (after Spring 2024) of coursework remaining before their planned graduation Must have completed STAT 5301 or equivalent Must be admitted to the MSDA or MSAI program Must have at least 18 hours (after Spring 2024) of coursework remaining before their planned graduation Must have completed STAT 5301 or equivalent About University of Houston Downtown The second-largest university in Houston, the University of Houston-Downtown (UHD) is a comprehensive, four-year, urban university in the heart of downtown. Led by President Loren J. Blanchard, UHD is a community of diverse faculty, staff, students, and regional partners dedicated to nurturing talent, generating knowledge, and driving socioeconomic mobility for a just and sustainable future. Since opening its doors in 1974, UHD has grown in size, scope, and service, now offering 46 bachelor's and 11 master's degree programs and 17 fully online programs within its four colleges: Marilyn Davies College of Business, College of Humanities & Social Sciences, College of Public Service, and College of Sciences & Technology. UHD educates approximately 15,000 students annually. With more than 77% of UHD's students coming directly from Harris County, UHD is not just a university in Houston, but Houston's University and an Anchor Institution for the region. UHD is recognized as a Hispanic-Serving Institution, a Minority-Serving Institution, and a Military-Friendly School. While the student population is largely Hispanic at 53% and African-American at 20%, more than 64 countries are represented. Furthermore, UHD has the most affordable tuition among four-year universities in Houston, and its graduates have the lowest student loan debt in the state. Importantly, 70% of UHD freshman students are the first in their families to attend college. UHD is one of the four distinct and separate components of the University of Houston System, which also includes the University of Houston, University of Houston-Clear Lake, and University of Houston-Victoria. Instructional Sites operated by UHD are University of Houston-Downtown Northwest, University of Houston-Downtown at Lone Star College Kingwood, and University of Houston-Downtown at Lone Star College CyFair. The University of Houston is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action institution and recognizes protected classes of race, color, sex (including pregnancy), genetic information, religion, age (40 and above), national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or status, and gender expression as required by federal law. Veterans and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Required Attachments by Candidate : Resume University of Houston-Downtown One Main Street Houston, TX 77002 713-221-8000 #J-18808-Ljbffr
