Teaching Assistant – College of Engineering and Computer Science

COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING AND COMPUTER SCIENCE

The mission of the College of Engineering and Computer Science is to educate to create a generation of young leaders with the qualities, skills and knowledge needed to lead the development of science and technology, to increase productivity, and bring about radical innovation for the benefit of the society.

For more information, please visit: https://vinuni.edu.vn/college-of-engineering-computer-science/

THE OPPORTUNITY

Teaching Assistant is a position for junior lecturer who assist the lead faculty in the classroom and conduct other responsibilities for the College of Engineering and Computer Science.  Teaching Assistant supervises student teams/projects in large classes; support the lead faculty to clarify/answer questions students have in class, on Canvas, and via email; grade exams, assignments, and projects; prepare teaching materials, and teach small classes under the guidance and supervision of the lead faculty. He/she also conducts curriculum development related tasks to support to faculty in charge of curriculum development and maybe other tasks as per request by the line manager. The total working hours are equivalent to 44 hours per week.

The position provides excellent opportunities for working with senior faculty, as well as on-the-job training that will be useful for those interested in an academic career in the future.

• Benefits: Mentorship in the area of teaching in a new higher education environment. Exploration of career path in academia. Development of teaching portfolio useful in professional development for future academic job search and placement.
• Fields: Data Science, Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

1. Assist the lead faculty in preparation of teaching materials:

• Online/Canvas: Prepare and manage teaching materials for the assigned courses; clarify/answer questions related to online assignments; facilitate online discussion forum.
• In-Class: Assist the lead faculty in delivering lecture and facilitating active learning by providing more personalized instructions to smaller groups of students; leading and moderating group discussion.

2. Supervise student teams/projects:

• Supervise and evaluate student projects, labs, tests and other assessments.

3. Grade exams, assignments and projects:

• Maintain records on student progress/grades.

4. Others:

• Other tasks as reasonably requested by the courses’ lead faculty and the CECS’s leaders.

KEY SELECTION CRITERIA

Candidates for the TA position must hold a minimum of a Master‘s degree from a reputable university. Candidates who only have a bachelor ‘s degree could be considered if they can demonstrate professional experience in the field. They must also be highly knowledgeable in the related areas and have excellent oral and written communication skills in English.  Candidates also need to be patient and resourceful, organized and careful with time management, and attentive to details. Priority will be given to candidates with active learning experiences, including team-based learning, project-based learning, case-based learning, and experiential learning.

ABOUT VINUNIVERSITY

VinUniversity (VinUni: https://vinuni.edu.vn/) is the first private, not-for-profit Vietnamese university established based on international standards. The university integrates the models of excellent international universities with the unique cultural and economic characteristics of Vietnam, to make a breakthrough in Vietnamese higher education and to become a world-class university.

VinUni has strategic collaborations with the world’s leading universities, including Cornell University and the University of Pennsylvania. These universities have become close advisors and crucial enablers in establishing the three colleges at VinUni: College of Business and Management, College of Engineering and Computer Science, and College of Health Sciences. Every aspect of the University: its curricula, research, faculty, student body, facilities, and campus life, is being developed to meet the highest standards set by the world’s leading accrediting and ranking organizations, such as ABET, AACSB, Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) and Times Higher Education (THE).

VinUni’s founding benefactor Vingroup is one of the biggest private conglomerates in Asia with the largest market capitalization value in Vietnam. As a multisector corporation, Vingroup focuses on three main areas: Technology; Industrials; and Property Services. VinUni is proud to be a part of the Vingroup ecosystem, giving its students opportunities to connect with several high quality research institutes (such as VinAI, VinBrain, and Vin BigData), pioneering industrial enterprises (such as VinSmart and VinFast), and leading Vietnamese companies (such as Vinpearl, Vincom Retail, Vinmec, and Vinhomes).

COMPENSATION

The salary and benefits are competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience.