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About the Role
Carnegie Mellon University in Qatar seeks a 1-year Teaching Assistant to support Humanities and Social Sciences courses, focusing on English and writing-intensive subjects. The role includes classroom assistance, grading, writing consultations, and event planning.
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Responsibilities
- Attend classes to support the instructor and assist with classroom activities
- Collaborate with course instructor in developing projects, assignments, and educational material
- Lead or assist in grading assignments, projects, and exams, providing constructive feedback
- Offer one on one writing consultations to students
- Contribute to planning and execution of educational and outreach events
- Hold office hours to provide support and clarification to students
- Assist in proctoring and supervision of exams
Requirements
- Bachelor's or master's degree in English, rhetoric, TESOL, applied linguistics, second language acquisition, or related field
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Overview
- The Humanities and Social Sciences group at Carnegie Mellon University in Qatar is seeking applications for a 1 year Teaching Assistant position.
- The candidate will support students in courses in the Humanities and Social Sciences, particularly English courses or courses where students do substantial writing outside of class, such as history and philosophy courses.
- The candidate will also work closely with the Area Head to support initiatives in the Humanities and Social Sciences.
- The anticipated start date is August 15, 2026.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's or master's degree in English, rhetoric, TESOL, applied linguistics, second language acquisition, or related field.
Responsibilities
- Classroom Assistance: Attend classes to support the instructor and assist with classroom activities.
- Course Material Development: Collaborating with the course instructor in developing projects, assignments, and other educational material.
- Grading and Assessment: Lead on, or assist in, grading assignments, projects, and exams, and provide constructive feedback.
- Writing Consultations: Offer one on one support to students on their writing.
- Educational and Outreach Events: Contribute to the planning and execution of educational and outreach events.
- Office Hours: Hold office hours to provide support and clarification to students.
- Proctoring Exams: Assist in the proctoring and supervision of exams as needed.
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical, prescription, dental, and vision insurance.
- Generous retirement savings program with employer contributions.
- Tuition benefits.
- Ample paid time off and observed holidays.
- Life and accidental death and disability insurance.
- Free Pittsburgh Regional Transit bus pass.
- Access to Family Concierge Team for childcare needs.
- Fitness center access.
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