Teaching Assistants (TAs) and Course Graders (CGs) form an integral part of the educational fabric of our university. Effective TAs can have a positive impact on the lives of our students. Certainly, they can improve the learning experience of students during their period of attendance. But TAs can also touch student lives far into the future.
I am always looking for motivated students (undergraduate and graduate) who would like to experience (up close) the educational delivery process. Because I am only slated to teach Operating Systems (CSE 422S) in the near future, I am only offering positions to those who have had an operating system course. Furthermore, preference will be given to those who have received an A or A- grade in my course or have graded for me previously. If you are interested in any of the positions below send me email (kenw@arl.wustl.edu).
A CG grades assignments and exams. The grading load is shared between all members of the grading team including the instructor. Hours are flexible although we try to grade and return homework assignments within one week of submission. The best CGs may be offered the position of Undergraduate Teaching Assistant (see below).
An UTA assists students in exercises and may deliver mini-lectures on short topics (e.g., the make utility, shell design/implementation) as well as assist in grading.
A GTA performs duties related to the teaching requirements of the PhD candidate. Central to these duties is the delivery of course material to the class through oral communication (e.g., lecture, laboratory class, recitation section, help/review session). The full teaching requirements for the PhD can be done in a one- or two- semester approach.
I will work with you in learning about and experiencing the teaching process. The experience will ultimately give you the opportunity to design, deliver, manage and assess an entire module (e.g., virtual memory).