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Also known as:
Graduate Student Instructor, Teaching Fellow
SNAPSHOT
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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.
Leadership |
LOW
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Critical decision making |
MED
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Level of responsibilities |
LOW
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Job challenge and pressure to meet deadlines |
LOW
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Dealing and handling conflict |
LOW
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Competition for this position |
LOW
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Communication with others |
HIGH
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Work closely with team members, clients etc. |
LOW
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Comfort of the work setting |
HIGH
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Exposure to extreme environmental conditions |
LOW
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Exposure to job hazards |
LOW
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Physical demands |
LOW
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DAILY TASKS
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Notify instructors of errors or problems with assignments. |
Meet with supervisors to discuss students' grades or to complete required grade-related paperwork. |
Prepare or proctor examinations. |
Lead discussion sections, tutorials, or laboratory sections. |
Evaluate and grade examinations, assignments, or papers and record grades. |
Copy and distribute classroom materials. |
Schedule and maintain regular office hours to meet with students. |
Inform students of the procedures for completing and submitting class work, such as lab reports. |
Return assignments to students in accordance with established deadlines. |
MAIN ACTIVITIES
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Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others |
Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used. |
Thinking Creatively |
Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, systems, or products, including artistic contributions. |
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates |
Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person. |
Getting Information |
Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources. |
Documenting/Recording Information |
Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic/magnetic form. |
Training and Teaching Others |
Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or training programs or classes, and teaching or instructing others. |
Making Decisions and Solving Problems |
Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems. |
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships |
Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time. |
AREAS OF KNOWLEDGE
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Education and Training |
Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects. |
English Language |
Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar. |
Computers and Electronics |
Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming. |
Customer and Personal Service |
Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction. |
Psychology |
Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, personality, and interests; learning and motivation; psychological research methods; and the assessment and treatment of behavioral and affective disorders. |
Mathematics |
Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications. |
Sociology and Anthropology |
Knowledge of group behavior and dynamics, societal trends and influences, human migrations, ethnicity, cultures and their history and origins. |
Communications and Media |
Knowledge of media production, communication, and dissemination techniques and methods. This includes alternative ways to inform and entertain via written, oral, and visual media. |
KEY ABILITIES
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Oral Expression |
The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand. |
Oral Comprehension |
The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences. |
Written Comprehension |
The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing. |
Speech Clarity |
The ability to speak clearly so others can understand you. |
Written Expression |
The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will understand. |
Speech Recognition |
The ability to identify and understand the speech of another person. |
Near Vision |
The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer). |
Problem Sensitivity |
The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing there is a problem. |
TOP SKILLS
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Reading Comprehension |
Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents. |
Speaking |
Talking to others to convey information effectively. |
Instructing |
Teaching others how to do something. |
Active Listening |
Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times. |
Writing |
Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience. |
Social Perceptiveness |
Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do. |
Critical Thinking |
Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems. |
Coordination |
Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions. |