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Careers / Graduate Teaching Assistants |
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Summary Description |
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Assist faculty or other instructional staff in postsecondary institutions by performing teaching or teaching-related duties, such as teaching lower level courses, developing teaching materials, preparing and giving examinations, and grading examinations or papers. Graduate teaching assistants must be enrolled in a graduate school program. Graduate assistants who primarily perform non-teaching duties, such as research, should be reported in the occupational category related to the work performed. |
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Sample Job Titles |
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Exam Proctor |
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Faculty Research Assistant |
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Graduate Assistant |
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Graduate Fellow |
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Graduate Research Assistant |
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Graduate Student Instructor (GSI) |
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Graduate Teaching Assistant (GTA) |
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Instructor |
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Proctor |
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Research Assistant (RA) |
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Teaching Assistant (TA) |
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Teaching Fellow |
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Job Tasks |
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Lead discussion sections, tutorials, or laboratory sections.
- Guide class discussions.
- Supervise laboratory work.
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Demonstrate use of laboratory equipment and enforce laboratory rules.
- Supervise school or student activities.
- Teach others to use technology or equipment.
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Teach undergraduate level courses.
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Complete laboratory projects prior to assigning them to students so that any needed modifications can be made.
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Evaluate and grade examinations, assignments, or papers and record grades.
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Develop teaching materials, such as syllabi, visual aids, answer keys, supplementary notes, or course Web sites.
- Create technology-based learning materials.
- Develop instructional materials.
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Return assignments to students in accordance with established deadlines.
- Distribute instructional or library materials.
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Provide assistance to faculty members or staff with laboratory or field research.
- Assist other educational professionals with projects or research.
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Schedule and maintain regular office hours to meet with students.
- Schedule instructional activities.
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Inform students of the procedures for completing and submitting class work, such as lab reports.
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Arrange for supervisors to conduct teaching observations; meet with supervisors to receive feedback about teaching performance.
- Evaluate performance of educational staff.
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Prepare or proctor examinations.
- Administer tests to assess educational needs or progress.
- Prepare tests.
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Notify instructors of errors or problems with assignments.
- Discuss problems or issues with supervisors.
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Meet with supervisors to discuss students' grades or to complete required grade-related paperwork.
- Discuss problems or issues with supervisors.
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Copy and distribute classroom materials.
- Distribute instructional or library materials.
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Attend lectures given by the instructor whom they are assisting.
- Attend training sessions or professional meetings to develop or maintain professional knowledge.
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Order or obtain materials needed for classes.
- Order instructional or library materials or equipment.
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Provide instructors with assistance in the use of audiovisual equipment.
- Assist other educational professionals with projects or research.
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Assist faculty members or staff with student conferences.
- Assist other educational professionals with projects or research.
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Work Activities |
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Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others —
Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used. |
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Thinking Creatively —
Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, systems, or products, including artistic contributions. |
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Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates —
Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person. |
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Getting Information —
Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources. |
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Documenting/Recording Information —
Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic/magnetic form. |
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Training and Teaching Others —
Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or training programs or classes, and teaching or instructing others. |
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Making Decisions and Solving Problems —
Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems. |
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Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships —
Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time. |
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Processing Information —
Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying information or data. |
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Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings —
Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems. |
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Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge —
Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job. |
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Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events —
Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events. |
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Analyzing Data or Information —
Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by breaking down information or data into separate parts. |
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Interacting With Computers —
Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, write software, set up functions, enter data, or process information. |
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Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People —
Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people. |
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Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material —
Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects. |
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Developing Objectives and Strategies —
Establishing long-range objectives and specifying the strategies and actions to achieve them. |
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Scheduling Work and Activities —
Scheduling events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others. |
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Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work —
Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work. |
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Assisting and Caring for Others —
Providing personal assistance, medical attention, emotional support, or other personal care to others such as coworkers, customers, or patients. |
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Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards —
Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, or standards. |
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Coaching and Developing Others —
Identifying the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherwise helping others to improve their knowledge or skills. |
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Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information —
Estimating sizes, distances, and quantities; or determining time, costs, resources, or materials needed to perform a work activity. |
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Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates —
Providing guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance standards and monitoring performance. |
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Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others —
Getting members of a group to work together to accomplish tasks. |
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Controlling Machines and Processes —
Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines or processes (not including computers or vehicles). |
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Interesting Fact |
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Benjamin Franklin was the first Postmaster General of the United States Postal Service. |
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