Graduate Teaching Assistants
Assist faculty or other instructional staff in postsecondary institutions by performing teaching or teaching-related duties, such as teaching lower level courses, developing teaching materials, preparing and giving examinations, and grading examinations or papers. Graduate teaching assistants must be enrolled in a graduate school program. Graduate assistants who primarily perform non-teaching duties, such as research, should be reported in the occupational category related to the work performed.
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21 tasks analyzed
Teach undergraduate level courses.
Evaluate and grade examinations, assignments, or papers and record grades.
Lead discussion sections, tutorials, or laboratory sections.
Develop teaching materials, such as syllabi, visual aids, answer keys, supplementary notes, or course Web sites.
Inform students of the procedures for completing and submitting class work, such as lab reports.
| Task | AI Capability | Risk | Time % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Teach undergraduate level courses. | - | - | - |
| Evaluate and grade examinations, assignments, or papers and record grades. | - | - | - |
| Lead discussion sections, tutorials, or laboratory sections. | - | - | - |
| Develop teaching materials, such as syllabi, visual aids, answer keys, supplementary notes, or course Web sites. | - | - | - |
| Inform students of the procedures for completing and submitting class work, such as lab reports. | - | - | - |
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