The Graduate Research and Teaching Assistant (GRA) is a full-time position that provides support for both teaching and research activities in the Computer Science and Physics departments. The GRA will work with faculty members on research projects, assist with the teaching of undergraduate courses, and provide general support for the departments.Responsibilities:Research:Assist faculty members with research projects, including data collection, analysis, and writing.Attend research meetings and workshops.Present research findings at conferences and symposia.Teaching:Teach undergraduate courses, including lectures, recitations, and labs.Grade assignments and exams.Provide academic advising to students.General Support:Help with departmental events, such as the annual research symposium and the departmental open house.Assist with administrative tasks, such as preparing grant proposals and managing student records.Qualifications:Master's degree in Physics.Strong research and teaching skills.Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Take leadership initiative to serve as a strategic advisor and instructor contributing to student succession, retention, engagement, and development. Design and deliver a comprehensive and engaging teaching curriculum with leading-edge classroom management methodologies and varied teaching modalities. Improve students’ thinking skills by promoting a strong engagement in the scientific process.Provide a specialization in teaching advanced electromagnetism as well as Modern Physics, Physics II and Physics II Labs with intellectual rigor for a diversity of students.Utilized a “flipped class” approach resulting in a 13% increase in intellectual challenge rating across the Physics Department and 11% boost in student comprehension. Garnered recognition for student satisfaction reaching 6% over the national average.Promote scientific inquiry and energetic, intellectual exchanges within an open-access learning environment. Advocate critical analysis, writing and research skills as well as student accountability.Catalyze and sustain interest in physics for a vast diversity of majors and non-majors by promoting an energetic, intellectual exchange and independent, critical thinking. Roll out cooperative learning exercises including discussion, reciprocal teaching, writing, and problem solving.

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