Teaching Assistants in the School of CHIPS

Applications are invited for teaching assistant (TA) positions in the School of CHIPS. The TA positions are open for all qualified interested graduate students (Masters and PhD students) on campus of XJTLU or other graduates in Suzhou. All applications will be considered by the recruiting panel which consists of two or more academic staff in the Department.

TA DUTIES INCLUDE:

XJTLU MASTER’S STUDENTS, XJTLU PHD STUDENTS, AND POSTGRADUATE (MASTER’S AND PHD) STUDENTS FROM OTHER UNIVERSITIES

• Laboratory demonstration and support for practical work in the classroom
• Attendance on and support with field courses
• Group tutoring
• Scheduled office hours for one-to-one tutoring
• Invigilation of formal examinations and/or class tests
• Marking of formative assignments with appropriate training
• Other appropriate activities as determined by academic units

AT THE DISCRETION OF RELEVANT ACADEMIC UNITS, XJTLU PHD STUDENTS MAY BE PERMITTED TO UNDERTAKE THE FOLLOWING ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES WITH APPROPRIATE TRAINING AND GUIDANCE:

• Delivery of occasional formal lectures and/or seminars within their area of expertise after having received appropriate training and initial supervision from their supervisor or the respective Module Leader. Such training might be provided by individual academic units, or the Education Development Unit (EDU). Relevant health and safety issues should be covered in this training.
• Assistance in marking of summative assessments with appropriate training and under the supervision of the module leader, subject to prior approval from the Head of the academic unit delivering the module. However, they must never act as the sole examiner on any summative assessment. All assessment tasks marked by XJTLU PhD students must be moderated, and they are not permitted to act as moderators.

MODULES INCLUDE:

Teaching Assistant Recruiting for UG Programme

Module code: MES001
Module Title: Introduction to Microelectronic Devices and Micro Systems
Required No. of TA: 3
Location: SIP

Module code: MES002
Module Title: Introduction to Microcontroller
Required No. of TA: 3
Location: SIP

Module code: MES203TC
Module Title: Electronic Circuits and Systems
Required No. of TA: 2
Location: Taicang

Module code: MES204TC
Module Title: Microprocessor Systems
Required No. of TA: 2
Location: Taicang

Module code: MES205TC
Module Title: Digital Electronics II
Required No. of TA: 2
Location: Taicang

Module code: MES209TC
Module Title: Electromagnetism and Electromechanics
Required No. of TA: 1
Location: Taicang

Module code: MES301TC
Module Title: Analog Integrated Circuits Analysis and Design
Required No. of TA: 1
Location: Taicang

Module code: MES303TC
Module Title: Integrated Circuits – Concepts and Design
Required No. of TA: 1
Location: Taicang

Teaching Assistant Recruiting for PG Programme

Module code: MES401TC
Module Title: Semiconductor Materials and Devices
Required No. of TA: 2
Location: Taicang

Module code: MES402TC
Module Title: Characterization of Materials and Microelectronic Devices
Required No. of TA: 2
Location: Taicang

Module code: MES403TC
Module Title: Micro/Nano Electromechanical Systems
Required No. of TA: 2
Location: Taicang

*TA for PG Required Background and Skills:
1. Year 2 (or above Y2) PGT or PhD student;
2. Knowledge in Semiconductor;
3. Experience in cleanroom;

SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

• Proficient spoken and written English
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Excellent presentation skills, and skilful in Microsoft Office Software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Be adaptable and open to change
• Previous TA working experience preferred
• Background in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Physics, or a closely related field.
• MATLAB, Simulink, ANSYS;
• Digital circuit, Verilog, or a closely related field.

THE PAY RATE FOR THE ACADEMIC YEAR 2024-25

• XJTLU PhD students: RMB 60/hour (before tax)
• XJTLU Master’s students: RMB 50/hour (before tax)
• PhD and Master’s students from other universities: RMB 50/hour (before tax)

HOW TO APPLY

Applicants should submit their application to chips@xjtlu.edu.cn by 1 September 2024.

Applicants are required to provide their CVs and academic transcripts of previous studies.

The interview is expected to be arranged around one week with decisions made within 2 weeks after the interview.