Teaching Assistant - Industrial Design

The German International University is inviting applications from qualified, dynamic applicants with passion for excellence for a Teaching Assistant position at the Faculty of Design - Industrial Department. There are exciting and challenging years ahead for the University and we are sure that your contribution will assist us to achieve our goals this year and beyond.

The responsibilities that you will be mastering:

• Teach undergraduate-level classes, administer exams and assign grades
• Attend and observe classes of the courses to which you are assigned
• Able to communicate and discuss assigned duties with the course supervisor and effectively coordinate instructional efforts
• Organize and prepare tutorial materials
• Grade assignments, projects and exams.
• Assist students with course material during office hours, and answer emails from students to ensure proper understanding of the course material
• Observe and record student performance as requested to assess progress
• Take class attendance and maintain attendance records
• Participate in staff meetings and committees
• Contribute in administrative duties
• Able to balance between research and teaching activities

Required skills and Qualifications:

• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Bachelor degree holder, teaching experience is preferred
• Need to be able to work independently
• Must be enthusiastic about engaging with students about learning
• Ability to build good working relationships with workmates and students
• Good organizational skills
• Flexibility and creativity
• Ability to manage groups of students and deal with challenging behavior
• Knowledge of common software applications
• Be approachable, helpful, and familiar with the course content and assignments
• Effective organization skills to manage time and prioritize as appropriate teaching and administrative duties

For further information, please contact the Human Resources Department hr@giu-uni.de;