Hourly Teaching Assistant

Virginia Commonwealth University   Richmond, VA   Full-time     Education
Posted on April 26, 2024
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The Mechanical and Nuclear Engineering Department of the College of Engineering seeks culturally and professionally diverse candidates to apply for Adjunct Faculty (open rank) position. Since its inception in 1996, the Virginia Commonwealth University College of Engineering has brought innovative, real-world engineering education to Central Virginia. Comprised of five different departments plus the Dean's office, the College of Engineering enrolls more than 1,700 undergraduate and 250 graduate students in several degree programs supported by approximately 550 full-time, part-time, and student employees. As part of a premier research university known for tenacity, love of the city of Richmond, and commitment to diversity and access, the College of Engineering values the significant and positive impact of our people and ideas in the promotion of regional and global prosperity involving research and life sciences.

Description of the Job:

The Teaching Assistant will be responsible for the day-to-day activities required to support the teaching goals of the
Mechanical and Nuclear Department. Specifically, duties include:

-Assisting the faculty member in the classroom with various duties such as grading, providing guidance to students, and other things as needed.

Required Qualifications:

-The College of Engineering at VCU supports a diverse faculty, staff, and student environment. The candidate will demonstrate experience that shows their commitment to fostering such an environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

-MS degree is preferred or equivalent combination of education and work experience.

The College of Engineering's mission is to create and grow a diverse community of exceptional students, faculty, staff, alumni, and industry partners that strive to create a common future for all where innovative, sustainable, and equitable solutions to global engineering challenges are realized for the benefit of this generation and future generations. Additional information about the department's programs and faculty may be found at https://egr.vcu.edu/departments/mechanical/ .

Salary Range: $13 - $16 per hour

Position Details:

Department:
Employment Type: H1 - Hourly
Restricted Status: No
FTE:
Exemption Status: Non-Exempt


Contact Information:

Contact Name: Mia Staten

Contact Email: statenmo@vcu.edu