About the Position:

This position will help the teachers of CSci undergraduate classes several ways, such as training, coordinating, leading, and evaluating undergraduate and graduate teaching assistants, by developing or helping develop course activities (assignments, labs, quizzes, etc.), and by assisting with DRC accommodation. Here are some of the likely specific duties:

• Training, coordinating, leading, and evaluating undergraduate and graduate teaching assistants. (40%)
  These efforts include activities such as
  • Help recruit new undergraduate TAs
  • Train new TAs on how courses are operated
  • Lead grading sessions
  • Help lead course staff meetings
  • Assist with communication with teaching assistants
• Developing assignments, projects, and tests (20%)
  • Assist in the development of exams, quizzes, labs, and homework
  • Review exams, quizzes, labs, and homework for clarity and difficulty level
    
• Leading recitations, labs, or discussion sections (10%)
  • In person instruction in recitations, labs, or discussions
  • Fill in for the instructor during lecture occasionally, if needed
    
• Coordinating efforts around DRC accommodations (5%)
  • Assist the instructor in providing DRC accommodation such as exam proctoring, extended homework deadline management, etc.
  • Communicate with students and the DRC as needed.
    
• Help the instructor handle academic conduct issues (5%)
  • Help the instructor develop or maintain material to educate students about academic conduct.
  • Assist the instructor in handling academic misconduct cases.
    
• Other course related administrative duties as needed. (20%)
  • Track student progress, and contact and reach out to struggling students
  • Handle grades and gradebooks
  • Hold office hours, as needed
  • Handle student email about administrative issues
  • Help develop and manage course materials including the class website
  • Coordinate computer lab needs with the department and with the CSE-IT staff.
  • Assist with the companion course that provides students with extra problem solving practice.

Required Qualifications:

• BA/BS or a combination of related education and work experience to equal four years; applies knowledge and a skill to a recurring task or activity with emphasis typically on precision and timeliness of execution.

Preferred:

• Project development and project management skills.

The Department of Computer Science & Engineering at the University of Minnesota has been on the cutting-edge for its education, research and outreach for decades. The legacy continues as the department continues to grow and expand its curriculum, research and outreach. You are invited to join our team as an Education Program Specialist.

Working at the University

At the University of Minnesota, you'll find a flexible work environment and supportive colleagues who are interested in lifelong learning. We prioritize work-life balance, allowing you to invest in the future of your career and in your life outside of work.

The University also offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Competitive wages, paid holidays, and generous time off
• Continuous learning opportunities through professional training and degree-seeking programs supported by the
• Low-cost medical, dental, and pharmacy plans
• Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
• University HSA contributions
• Disability and employer-paid life insurance
• Employee wellbeing program
• Excellent retirement plans with employer contribution
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
• Financial counseling services
• Employee Assistance Program with eight sessions of counseling at no cost
• with free or reduced rates in the Twin Cities metro area

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The University of Minnesota, Twin Cities (UMTC)

The University of Minnesota, Twin Cities (UMTC), is among the largest public research universities in the country, offering undergraduate, graduate, and professional students a multitude of opportunities for study and research. Located at the heart of one of the nation's most vibrant, diverse metropolitan communities, students on the campuses in Minneapolis and St. Paul benefit from extensive partnerships with world-renowned health centers, international corporations, government agencies, and arts, nonprofit, and public service organizations.

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