Teaching Assistant, Computer Science (Student)

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Department:

College of Arts & Sciences

Time Type:

FLSA Status:

Job Description:

Summary:

The Teaching Assistant (TA) will support undergraduate Computer Science courses by assisting students during scheduled office hours, primarily troubleshooting coding issues and clarifying programming concepts covered in class. The TA will help students strengthen their understanding of course material, including problem-solving strategies, debugging techniques, and core theoretical concepts. Additional responsibilities include assisting the instructor with grading assignments, projects, and exams, and providing students with constructive feedback. The TA is expected to communicate clearly with students and maintain a supportive learning environment.

Essential Functions:

• Assist students during office hours.

• Troubleshoot coding issues.

• Clarify programming concepts that are covered in class.

• Assist with grading assignments, projects, and exams.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:

• Part-time.

• 5 hours per week.

Salary Range:

• $17.95 per hour.

Required Education and Experience:

• Enrollment as an undergraduate or graduate student in Computer Science or a closely related field. 

• Successful completion (grade of B or higher) of at least one of the following courses: CSC 148: Intro to Computer Science I, CSC 208: Intro to Computer Science II, CSC 316: Systems Programming, CSC 448: Network Security, and CSC 480: Data Mining.

Preferred Education and Experience:

• Strong communication skills and the ability to explain technical concepts clearly.

• Completion of the required CSC courses with strong academic performance.

• Prior experience as a teaching assistant or tutor in Computer Science or a related discipline.

• Familiarity with common programming tools, development environments, and version control systems.

Additional Eligibility Qualifications:

• This position requires professionalism, reliability, and the ability to work independently while coordinating closely with the course instructor.

• The TA must maintain confidentiality regarding student records and grades.

• Hours may vary depending on course enrollment and grading needs, with additional time required during peak periods such as midterms and finals.

• The position offers valuable teaching, mentoring, and academic support experience for students considering careers in software development, research, or education.

Other Details

• This position is available only to enrolled American University students.

• Please note this job announcement is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

• American University is an E-Verify employer.

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