Teaching Assistant

Job Summary

• To assist the instructor of record or section coordinator in the conduct of tutorials, laboratories, practical classes, demonstrations, workshops, and/or student field excursions.
• The preparation and delivery of lectures, tutorials, and seminars provided that their skills and experience demonstrate this capacity.
• Acting as a student advocate where appropriate.
• Involvement in professional activity.
• Consultation with students.
• Marking and assessment primarily connected with courses in which the staff member teaches.
• Production of teaching materials for students for whom the staff member has responsibility.
• Development of course material with appropriate guidance from the program coordinator.
• Limited administrative functions primarily connected with courses in which the staff member teaches.
• Acting as course coordinators provided that their skills and experience demonstrate this capacity.
• Recommending relevant changes to the curriculum committee as appropriate.
• Attendance at staff meetings and/or membership on a limited number of AD Poly committees.
• Ensuring own professional development by seeking learning opportunities as appropriate.
• Performs other duties assigned by the head of applicable division/unit.

Required Skills

• Can work under pressure
• Value and strong work ethic
• Integrity
• Can prioritize workloads, delivering on time
• Possess strong analytical and information organizational skills
• Excellent Interpersonal skills
• Proven Time Management skills
• A logical and methodical documenter
• Keeps up to date with current trends by reading manuals, technical reports, periodicals etc.