Teaching Assistant
Job Description
College/Department Profile
Qatar University Profile:
Qatar University is the premier national institution of higher education with a mission to produce well-rounded graduates with academic knowledge of quality and excellence coupled with a keen spirit of volunteerism and civic responsibility. This is underpinned by committed leadership and an experienced and motivated faculty and staff body.
Foundation ProgramProfile:
As part of the on-going educational reform project and continuing program expansion, Qatar University is making a substantial investment in education by attracting diverse faculty, and enhancing teaching and research. The Foundation Program under the Deanship of General Studies is committed to developing students English language proficiency and mathematics skills to a level that will allow them to succeed in the academic programs of Qatar University. Through innovative, research-based educational practices, the program aims to help students achieve academic readiness by fostering their intellectual curiosity. With more than 7000 students and 187 faculty and staff, the Foundation Program offers a dynamic, innovative and professional work environment.
Duties & Responsibilities
1. Teach UG courses independently, including: preparing anddeliveringlectures, tutorials and practical classes, and assessingstudentassignments and grade student performance (only if TA hold amasterdegree in the specialization)
2. Assists with instruction and supervision of students in fieldstudies,field trips, internship, etc.
3. Compile and update manuals and guidelines related topracticalsessions, lab sessions, internship, and field trips, etc. underthesupervision of the instructor.
4. Prepare problem sheets and handouts needed for lab /practicalsettingunder supervision of the instructor.
5. Provides tutorial support for students related to theory andpracticecomponents of their program.
6.Manage, operate and run laboratory. This includes but not limitedtoassistance in setting up equipment, maintaining laboratory suppliesandresources, and organizing materials for laboratory practiceexperience.
7. Assists with the development of simulated laboratory andclassroomlearning experience.
8. Searches for, retrieves, and summarizes up-to-date literaturerelatedto topics addressed in courses or in practice experiences.
9. Prepares lists of useful resources for student use on selectedtopics.
10. Assists with grading student examinations, tests, quizzes,projectlaboratory exercises and assignments under the direct supervisionofcourse instructors.
11. Provides academic assistance to students during office hours.
12. Assists with senior students graduation projects andresearchrelated to the mission and service of the university.
Duties & Responsibilities
1. Teach UG courses independently, including: preparing anddeliveringlectures, tutorials and practical classes, and assessingstudentassignments and grade student performance (only if TA hold amasterdegree in the specialization)
2. Assists with instruction and supervision of students in fieldstudies,field trips, internship, etc.
3. Compile and update manuals and guidelines related topracticalsessions, lab sessions, internship, and field trips, etc. underthesupervision of the instructor.
4. Prepare problem sheets and handouts needed for lab /practicalsettingunder supervision of the instructor.
5. Provides tutorial support for students related to theory andpracticecomponents of their program.
6.Manage, operate and run laboratory. This includes but not limitedtoassistance in setting up equipment, maintaining laboratory suppliesandresources, and organizing materials for laboratory practiceexperience.
7. Assists with the development of simulated laboratory andclassroomlearning experience.
8. Searches for, retrieves, and summarizes up-to-date literaturerelatedto topics addressed in courses or in practice experiences.
9. Prepares lists of useful resources for student use on selectedtopics.
10. Assists with grading student examinations, tests, quizzes,projectlaboratory exercises and assignments under the direct supervisionofcourse instructors.
11. Provides academic assistance to students during office hours.
12. Assists with senior students graduation projects andresearchrelated to the mission and service of the university.
Required Documents
Non Academic:
- Curriculum Vitae with cover letter.
- Experience Certificates.
- At least three references including contact numbers and email addresses.
- Highest Academic Qualification.
Academic:
- Current Curriculum Vitae with Cover letter.
- Teaching,research, and service philosophy.
- Three referees contact information (physical and email addresses as well their telephones contact).
- Copy of highest earned credential (transcript of highest degree if graduated from an institution where course work was completed. However, if no course work was completed,an copy of certificate letter from the registrar of your highest credential granting institution regarding your highest academic degree).
- Any additional documentation that you feel is relevant to your application.
Benefits
Non Academic:
- Competitive tax-free salary.
- Housing allowance in accordance with HRM Law.
- Annual air tickets for candidate and dependents according to QUHR policies.
- Public health care and health insurance to candidate and family members according to QU HR policies.
- Annual leave in accordance with HRM Law.
- End-of-contract indemnity.
Academic:
- A three-year renewable contract.
- Salary is commensurate with experience.
- Tax-free salary.
- Furnished accommodation in accordance with QU HR policies.
- Annual air tickets for faculty member and dependents in accordance with QU HR policies.
- Educational allowance for candidate's children (eligible candidates only) in accordance with QU HR policies.
- Private health care and health insurance in accordance with QU HR policies.
- Annual leave in accordance with QU HR policies.
- End-of-contract indemnity.
Job Details
Employment Types:
Full time
Industry:
Education
Function:
Banking
Roles:
Other Legal / Law