Signal Processing Course Teaching Assistant

Dartmouth College

United States, New Hampshire, Hanover

7 Lebanon Street (Show on map)

Feb 06, 2025

Position Information

Position Title	Signal Processing Course Teaching Assistant
Department	Dartmouth Engineering
Position Number	0000000
Hiring Range Minimum	$4000 stipend total
Hiring Range Maximum	$4000 stipend total
Location of Position	Remote
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Position Purpose	This Teaching Assistant (TA) position is for the Signal Processing course of the Online Master of Engineering (MEng) in Computer Engineering at Dartmouth College. TAs are an essential component of the asynchronous learning experiences of students in this fully remote degree offering. They support faculty and students during live remote courses in areas including facilitation of live sessions, holding office hours, monitoring discussion forums, assisting with administration of the Coursera platform, grading of assignments, and providing technical support related to course content for students when necessary.
Required Qualifications	Master's degree in area related to Signal Processing or equivalent experience in the field. Proficiency in: Mathematical theories that underpin the discipline of signal processing Signal processing in Python using NumPy and SciPy Discrete-time signals and linear time invariant systems Discrete-time Fourier transform and z-transform Sampling and aliasing Signal filtering and filter design Modeling a random signal as a stochastic process
Preferred Qualifications	MS/PhD or equivalent experience in computer engineering or a related field Experience as a teaching assistant or course instructor Familiarity with learning management systems, particularly Coursera Experience in online education as a learner or instructor
FLSA	Exempt
Employment Category	Temporary Part time
Schedule
Department Contact for Recruitment Inquiries
Department Contact Phone Number	Bethany.M.Iyobe@dartmouth.edu
Department Contact for Cover Letter	Bethany Iyobe
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Equal Opportunity Employer	Dartmouth College is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer with a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion. We prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, marital status, or any other legally protected status. Applications by members of all underrepresented groups are encouraged.
Background Check	Employment in this position is contingent upon consent to and successful completion of a pre-employment background check, which may include a criminal background check, reference checks, verification of work history, conduct review, and verification of any required academic credentials, licenses, and/or certifications, with results acceptable to Dartmouth College. A criminal conviction will not automatically disqualify an applicant from employment. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.
Special Instructions to Applicants	Dartmouth College has a Tobacco-Free Policy. Smoking and the use of tobacco-based products (including smokeless tobacco) are prohibited in all facilities, grounds, vehicles or other areas owned, operated or occupied by Dartmouth College with no exceptions. For details, please see our policy. https://policies.dartmouth.edu/policy/tobacco-free-policy
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Quick Link	https://searchjobs.dartmouth.edu/postings/77527

Key Accountabilities

Instructional/Course Content Support (70%)

In collaboration with course faculty, grade course assignments including labs and problem sets while providing meaningful feedback to students.
In collaboration with course faculty, provide content help or tutoring to individual students when necessary.
Facilitate live TA help sessions to support student progress on assignments and group projects.
Attend online live course sessions run by faculty, answer student questions during live sessions in the chat, and facilitate portions of the live sessions.

Course Communication (15%)

Actively monitor and respond to discussion forum questions in a timely manner.
Create threads during the live course to spark discussion in the discussion forums.
Review any reported inappropriate activity in discussion forums that need to be reviewed against academic integrity policy and take action in accordance with Dartmouth College policies.
Answer student emails regarding assignments and course content.

Course Administration (15%)

Monitor student work and progress and bring at-risk students to the attention of staff and faculty.
In collaboration with course faculty and the Academic Program Manager, consider course-level student accommodation requests (including extensions, emergency absences, etc) and apply item setting exceptions for approved course-level student accommodations.
Troubleshoot and escalate student technical issues with the platform.
Report course content or settings corrections in the live course.

Demonstrates a commitment to diversity, inclusion, and cultural awareness through actions, interactions, and communications with others.

Performs other duties as assigned.