Location Doha,QA

Department Name Legal Skills Department

College/Department Profile

BASIC FUNCTION AND RESPONSIBILITY

• Teaching Assistants aid the faculty in carrying out their teaching and research functions and are under direct supervision of the faculty member(s) to whom they are assigned.
• Teaching assistants are not permitted under any circumstances to carry out the functions of a faculty member.
• Teaching Assistants are responsible for assisting academic staff in the delivery of high quality education to undergraduate students.

Duties & Responsibilities

Preparation

• Prepare sufficiently to carry out the stated aims and objectives of the tutorial/exercise class.

Teaching

• Facilitate and/or lead group discussions, either in small groups or with the whole class.
• Facilitate discussion around the theme of the class/tutorial.
• Ensure the smooth running of equipment necessary to achieve the aims of the class/tutorial (e.g. computers, software packages).
• Obtain from the course lecturer, or provide, suitable additional teaching materials as relevant to the stated aims of the class/tutorial.
• Aim to maintain a  conducive atmosphere and environment for the achievement of the aims of the class/tutorial.

Administration

• Keep records of student attendance using the University system.
• Report briefly on the attendance and work of each student at the end of each semester.
• Hold an office hour once a week or once a fortnight as appropriate for each course, notifying tutees accordingly.
• Distribute, and arrange for return of, course evaluation questionnaires for each tutorial group taught.

Assessment

• Mark essays or other forms of formative assessment as required by the course programme.

Qualifications

• Minimum of Master’s degree in related field is necessary. Working on PhD is preferred.
• A willingness and ability to acquire knowledge and understanding of University teaching quality standards including examination standards and procedures.
• An ability to lead a group activity.
• Good presentation, communication and analytical skills.
• An understanding of issues affecting undergraduates.                                

Job Category Academic

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