Course Coordinator

Course Coordinator at University of Chicago

The Department of Computer Science is an academic department that has a rich history of advancing and defining new fields of discovery in the physical sciences and computer science, and this tradition continues today. Our inquiry and impact spans from the edge of theory to human-computer interaction to Data Science. We are part of the Physical Sciences Division which includes departments and a number of interdisciplinary research institutes and centers.

Job Summary

The job of the Course Coordinator is to provide classroom support for the faculty of the Computer Science department in undergraduate and/or masters classes. This is a renewable one-year appointment. The successful candidate will be responsible for supporting various facets of the courses assigned, reporting to the Assistant Director of Undergraduate Studies and/or the Associate Director of Faculty Services in the Masters Programs in Computer Science.

Responsibilities

• Oversees teaching assistants and graders, especially ensuring grading is consistent and of high quality.
• Handles EdTech set-up (Github, Gradescope, Canvas, Ed Discussion, etc).
• Grades homework and exams.
• Answers questions on Ed Discussion or other similar systems.
• Helps design assignments and exam questions.
• Leads discussion sections and labs, if necessary.
• Handles SDS cases and be the point of contact for other special cases.
• Attends class, if necessary.
• Applies skills to design, construct, test, operate, and maintain laboratory or instructional equipment. Prepares manuals, syllabi, and other instructional materials.
• Helps design lecture demonstrations and assist students with experimental techniques and interpretation of data.
• Prepares and tests lecture demonstrations to ensure consistency with course content. Works with faculty or staff to determine the suitability of demonstrations for specific lectures.
• Recommends improvements on existing demonstrations. Assists with creating manuals, syllabi, and other instructional materials. Maintains and documents the use of demonstration equipment or materials.
• Performs other related work as needed.

Education

Minimum requirements include a college or university degree in related field.

Work Experience

Minimum requirements include knowledge and skills developed through 2-5 years of work experience in a related job discipline.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience

• At least one year of experience as a Teaching Assistant or Grader in undergraduate or graduate classes in Computer Science, Mathematics, or a related field.

Preferred Competencies

• Strong knowledge of one of more of the following areas of Computer Science: Introductory programming in Python, Systems programming in C, Computer Systems (Networks, Operating Systems, Databases, etc.), Machine Learning, Theoretical Computer Science (Discrete Mathematics, Algorithms, etc.).
• Experience with EdTech tools, such as Ed Discussion, Gradescope, GitHub Classroom, Canvas, etc.
• Ability to respond on short notice and work in stressful situations.
• Ability to work independently in a self-directed manner as well as in a group environment.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Technical competence in using Linux.

Application Documents

• Resume/CV (required)
• Cover Letter (required)
• Reference Contact Information .Ideally include at least one reference from an instructor that the candidate supported as a teaching assistant or grader. (required)

When applying, the document(s) MUST be uploaded via the My Experience page, in the section titled Application Documents of the application.

Key skills/competency

• Course Coordination
• Teaching Assistant
• Grading
• EdTech Management
• Curriculum Support
• Student Assistance
• Lab Leadership
• Assignment Design
• Exam Preparation
• Instructional Material
• Python Programming
• C Programming
• Linux
• GitHub
• Gradescope
• Canvas
• Ed Discussion
• Computer Systems
• Machine Learning
• Algorithms