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Description
The Science Faculty group at Carnegie Mellon University in Qatar is seeking applications for a Teaching Assistant position. The successful candidate should have a bachelor’s degree in Mathematics or in a related field. The candidate is expected to hold recitation hours and help students for the courses like Pre-Calculus, Calculus I-II, Matrix Algebra, Probability and Statistics and 3D Calculus. The anticipated start date is August 15, 2026. Applicants should submit all materials electronically through Workday. This includes a cover letter, and a curriculum vitae and should be submitted by April 20, 2026.
As a Teaching Assistant for the Science Faculty Group, you will be responsible for supporting the educational and research mission of the campus by assuming relevant duties that include the following as assigned by your manager.
- Classroom Assistance: Attend classes to support the instructor and assist with classroom activities. This also includes facilitating workshops, projects, and assignments, as directed by the course instructor.
- Course Material Development: Collaborating with the course instructor in developing projects, assignments, and other educational material, as well as setting up the technological needs and labs for assigned courses.
- Grading and Assessment: Lead on, or assist in, grading assignments, projects, and exams, and provide constructive feedback to the students on their work.
- Tutoring and Recitations: Offer one-on-one and group tutoring sessions to students. This can be in the form of workshops or leading recitations in coordination with the course instructor.
- Educational and Outreach Events: Contribute to the planning and execution of educational and outreach events aimed at engaging local and external communities.
- Office Hours: Hold office hours to provide support and clarification to students that help them in understanding course concepts and completing assignments.
- Proctoring Exams: Assist in the proctoring and supervision of exams as needed.
- Other: Take on other activities that relate to the overall education and research mission of CMUQ.
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Location
Doha, Qatar
Job Function
Instructional Staff - Academic
Position Type
Adjunct (Fixed Term)
Full Time/Part time
Full time
Pay Basis
Salary
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