Teaching assistant

Teaching assistant

Teaching Assistants Recruitment

 

Applications are invited for the Teaching Assistant (TA) positions in the School of Intelligent Manufacturing Ecosystem at Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University (XJTLU). The TA positions are open for all qualified interested graduate students (Masters and PhD students) on the campus of XJTLU or other graduates in Suzhou.

TA duties include:

  • Assist in lab sessions, such as experiment preparation, setup and monitoring
  • Collect students’ questions, and answer students’ quick questions in tutorial, lab sessions and after-class consultation
  • Invigilation of formal examinations
  • Other appropriate activities as determined by module leaders

Modules and requirements

  • MFE110TC: Engineering Drawing
    Background Requirement: Proficiency in engineering drawing software (Solidworks and AutoCAD), understand the engineering drawing standards.
    Responsibilities:
    1. Demonstrate the testing procedures and working principles of lab facilities.
    2. Assist module leader in inspecting students’ performance and providing academic support during tutorials and lectures.
    3. Help to communicate and collect feedback from students.
    Time: 17 Feb – 4 Apr
    Location: TC Campus
  • MFE404TC: Additive Manufacturing for Micro Devices
    Background Requirement: Understand the additive manufacturing technologies, proficiency in using CAD and 3D printing.
    Responsibilities:
    1. Demonstrate the testing procedures and working principles of lab facilities.
    2. Assist module leader in taking tutorials and providing academic support.
    3. Assist in the preparation and marking of assessments, provide feedback to students on their performance.
    Time: 17 Feb – 28 Mar
    Location: TC Campus
  • MFE108TC: Introduction to Mechatronics
    Background Requirement: Engineering background with knowledge in the basic elements of mechatronics.
    Responsibilities:
    1. Demonstrate the testing procedures and working principles of lab facilities.
    2. Assist module leader in inspecting students’ performance and providing academic support during the tutorial and lecture.
    3. Help to communicate and collect feedback from students.
    Time: 7 Apr – 2 May
    Location: TC Campus
  • MFE112TC: Pneumatic and Hydraulic Technology
    Background Requirement: Engineering background with knowledge in hydraulic and pneumatic components.
    Responsibilities:
    1. Demonstrate the testing procedures and working principles of lab facilities.
    2. Assist module leader in inspecting students’ performance and providing academic support during the tutorial and lecture.
    3. Help to communicate and collect feedback from students.
    Time: 7 Apr – 2 May
    Location: TC Campus

The pay rate for Academic Year 2024-25

  • XJTLU PhD students: CNY60/hour (before tax)
  • XJTLU Master’s students: CNY50/hour (before tax)
  • PhD and Master’s students from other universities: CNY50/hour (before tax)

How to apply

Applicants should submit your application to IME@xjtlu.edu.cn by 10 February 2025.

Applicants are required to provide a CV and a picture of your student ID.

For XJTLU students, please apply for TA positions through the Teaching Assistant Management System(TAMS) https://ta.xjtlu.edu.cn directly.