Applications are invited for teaching assistant (TA) positions in the School of Intelligent Finance and Business at XJTLU Entrepreneur College (Taicang). 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 members 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 receiving appropriate training and initial supervision from their supervisor or the respective Module Leader.
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:
IFB412TC Business Analytics (Location:TC)
The aim of this module is to enable students to develop an analytic mindset and to provide them with basic data literacy useful for the business environment. Module delivery is via lectures and tutorials with an emphasis on solving real-life problems using case study material.
Module Leader: Shuyu Li
Block:1
Number of TA needed: 1
Requirements: Candidates who have good communication skills and show interest in data analysis and programming are preferred.
Skills and Knowledge:
Proficient spoken and written English
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Strong presentation skills, proficient in Microsoft Office Software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
Adaptability and openness to change
Previous TA working experience preferred
The pay rate for 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)
Applications are invited for teaching assistant (TA) positions in the School of Intelligent Finance and Business at XJTLU Entrepreneur College (Taicang). 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 members in the department.
TA duties include:
XJTLU Master’s students, XJTLU PhD students, and postgraduate (Master’s and PhD) students from other universities
At the discretion of relevant academic units, XJTLU PhD students may be permitted to undertake the following additional responsibilities with appropriate training and guidance:
Modules include:
IFB412TC Business Analytics (Location:TC)
The aim of this module is to enable students to develop an analytic mindset and to provide them with basic data literacy useful for the business environment. Module delivery is via lectures and tutorials with an emphasis on solving real-life problems using case study material.
Module Leader: Shuyu Li
Block:1
Number of TA needed: 1
Requirements: Candidates who have good communication skills and show interest in data analysis and programming are preferred.
Skills and Knowledge:
The pay rate for 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 ifb@xjtlu.edu.cn.
Applicants are required to provide their CVs and academic transcripts of previous studies.
For XJTLU students, please apply for TA positions through the Teaching Assistant Management System (TAMS) https://ta.xjtlu.edu.cn directly.