Teaching Assistant - MIMM 324 Fundamental Virology

Updated: almost 2 years ago
Job Type: PartTime
Deadline: The position may have been removed or expired!

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Course Title:   “Fundamental Virology”.

Course Number:   MIMM 324

Instructor:   Dr. Selena M. Sagan

Hours of work: (per term) 120 hrs

Number of TA positions available :   1

Required Duties:

TA to be present at the lectures frequently enough to allow the students and instructors to know him/her.  TA will assist the instructors to upload their lectures onto myCourses and setup their laptops before the class, if requested. TA will assist in writing and setting up quizzes and assignments and will answer questions from students in person or via e-mail. In the event of difficult questions, seek help from the coordinator or the instructors. Post the frequently asked questions and the answers on myCourses. Visit the students' discussion group in myCourses regularly to provide help or guidance when necessary. Drafting example assignments as well as grading of assignments. Give at least 2 pre-exam tutorial/discussion sessions (for the mid-term and final exams). Assist the setup and adjudication of mid-term exams and exam viewings. Be present at the final exam in case of problems and questions from the students. Meet with the coordinator periodically to discuss the TA work. Grading of assignments, midterm and final exams (as well as aiding in training and feedback for graders).

Qualifications Required:

Strong knowledge of Fundamental virology, experience with MIMM324 (or equivalent).

Language Requirements (if relevant):   Effective communication skills in English are essential.


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Hourly Salary:


$33.03


Position Start Date:


2022-05-27


Position End Date:


2022-12-23


Deadline to Apply:


2022-06-23


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