Teaching Assistant, Information Systems

About the role

Carnegie Mellon University's Qatar Campus is looking for a Teaching Assistant for its Information Systems Program, based in Doha. The successful candidate must show knowledge of information systems topics such as application development, databases, web development and IT project management, and will be assessed on academic achievements and prior experience. The position is full time, fixed term.

Key responsibilities

• Collaborate with instructors in preparing course materials
• Set up the course technology: upload, install and configure software applications, maintain student accounts and administer servers
• Lead recitations and assist instructors in labs and lectures
• Grade student work using instructor-supplied rubrics or answer keys, proctor exams and hold office hours
• Moderate discussions and keep course materials on Canvas
• Help plan and run educational and outreach events and perform other tasks assigned by the Information Systems Area Head

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Information Systems or a related field; a Master's is desirable but not required
• Prior experience working with students, especially guiding student technical projects
• Only candidates residing in Qatar will be considered
• Must pass a pre-employment background check, child protection clearances (Act 153), motor vehicle records, drug and alcohol screening, fitness-for-duty assessment and medical exam, and must be able to obtain and maintain a Department of Defense security clearance

Required skills

• Strong technical skills, especially programming
• Desirable: proficiency in Python and R
• Good communication and interpersonal skills

What we offer

• Medical, prescription, dental and vision insurance, and a retirement savings program with employer contributions
• Tuition benefits, paid time off and observed holidays, and life and accidental death and disability insurance
• Free Pittsburgh Regional Transit bus pass, family concierge support, fitness center access and more