Teaching Assistant - First-Year Design Course at Villanova University – Villanova, Pennsylvania

Villanova University
Teaching Assistant - First-Year Design Course

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Position Information Posting Number:20255715VPosition Title:Teaching Assistant - First-Year Design CoursePosting TypeStudentHours/week:Up to 10 hours/weekEligibility:Work study preferred but open to all studentsSemester2025-2026 Academic YearLocation Drosdick Hall Detailed Work ScheduleNumber of positions:8Department:205-Mechanical EngineeringContact Name:David JamisonContact Phone/Extension:9-4959 Position Summary Information Job Description Summary:The College of Engineering is seeking motivated graduate or upper-level undergraduate students to serve as teaching assistants for the Engineering Design Cornerstone course (EGR 1200) in the Fall semester. Students who desire to gain teaching experience are encouraged to apply.Requirements:Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Grade assignments and/or exams as needed
• Attend all class sessions of your assigned section, assisting faculty instructor as needed
• Provide guidance to students in class
• Coordinate with other course TAs to offer joint office hours (at least two hours per week)

Additional Information:Minimum qualifications:

• Graduate level (preferred) OR Undergraduate level with junior or senior standing (UG student must have successfully completed EGR 1200 with a grade of B+ or better).
• Detail-oriented with the ability to follow multi-step instructions.
• Must be able to work well independently.
• Basic office skills and computer skills including MS Word & Excel.
• Ability to navigate Blackboard learning management system to access assignments and enter grades.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality while working with sensitive information.

Physical Demands Summary:Able to lift up to 25 poundsWage Rate:$13 per hour Posting Detail Information Closing Date (11:59pm ET):Open Until FilledYesPosting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * Are you currently a registered Villanova student?
   • Yes
   • No
2. * What is your major, minor and GPA?

   (Open Ended Question)

3. * What is your class year?
   • Freshman
   • Sophomore
   • Junior
   • Senior
   • None of the above
4. * Which School/College are you enrolled in at Villanova?
   • College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
   • Villanova School of Business
   • College of Engineering
   • College of Nursing
   • School of Law
5. * Please explain what interests you about this position.

   (Open Ended Question)

6. * Please briefly explain your experience.

   (Open Ended Question)

7. * Are you eligible for work study?
   • Yes
   • No
   • I don't know
8. * Do you currently work anywhere else on campus? If so, how many hours per week?

   (Open Ended Question)

9. * Have you ever worked on campus before? If “Y”, what department and semester/year?

   (Open Ended Question)

10. * What is your availability (days, times)?

    (Open Ended Question)

11. * I understand that satisfactory attendance in all academic classes is required to maintain student employment at Villanova University.
    • Yes
    • No

Optional Applicant Documents:Required Documents

1. Cover Letter / Letter of Interest
2. Resume / Curriculum Vitae

Optional Documents

1. Letters of Reference (uploaded by applicant)