MIS Teaching Assistant (TA) Job Description
SUMMER & FALL 2014
This job description defines in general terms the normal duties which the post-holder will be expected to undertake. However, the job or
duties described may vary or be amended from time to time without changing the level of responsibility associated with the post.
Duties/Responsibilities
1. Assisting students in understanding their course software/technology.
2. Grading course assignments, projects, lab assignments.
3. Demonstrate use of laboratory equipment and software.
4. Enforce laboratory rules.
5. Assist with MIS reception (whenever applicable).
6. Meet any other expectations (within reason) of the instructor/department.
Skills/Knowledge
1. Familiarity with TA area of assigned course(s)/instructor(s) responsibility (i.e., software, equipment, technology, course, etc.).
Refer to the summer and fall 2014 course schedules to review MIS course listings.
2. Strong verbal and written communication skills in English.
Qualifications
1. Successful completion of a minimum of one semester in the MS/MIS degree as a full-time student.
2. Enrolled in the MS/MIS degree program during the summer 2014 semester and/or as a full-time student for fall 2014 semester.
3. In good academic standing and with a cumulative GPA of at least 3.00.
4. Cannot have honesty code violation(s) on file or in progress.
5. MS/MIS students with scholarships that provide in-state tuition wavier will be considered for MS/MIS TA positions.
6. If you have an internship or co-op job, you will not be eligible to be a TA for MIS.
Maximum TA Employment Duration
Normally a MIS TA is eligible to work up to two terms.
Position Start/End Dates:
1. TA positions start on the semester’s first day of classes and end on the scheduled semester closing date. Summer 2014 semester
dates are Monday, June 2, 2014 through Saturday, August 9, 2014. Fall 2014 semester dates are Monday, August 25, 2014 through
Saturday, December 20, 2014. (There may be time scheduled the week before the semester start date for TAs to attend meetings,
finalize access requests, meet with faculty, complete employment paperwork, request SSN, etc. If you are out of town, you will
need to make arrangements to return to UHCL so you can attend these meetings or for processing required HR paperwork.
Attendance at the meetings is mandatory.)
2. TA holiday(s) conform to employee holidays.
Rate of Pay and Payment Schedule:
1. $1,200 for the summer 2014 semester; $2,700 for the spring 2014 semester.
2. Paid in two (2) installments for the summer 2014 semester; four (4) installments for the spring 2014 semester.
3. The TA position makes the student eligible for in-state tuition.
Working Hours and Locations:
Teaching Assistants are employed by the MIS department for 20 hours weekly. These hours are to be spent on MIS
departmental duties mainly in the BUS labs and/or MIS designated locations. The work schedule may include evening and
weekend hours. TA duties, qualifications and expectations are outlined in this document.
Application Process:
1. The following needs to be provided to the MIS department (SSCB 3.202) BEFORE 5 PM, MONDAY, APRIL 14, 2014:
a. Complete the application from http://prtl.uhcl.edu/portal/page/portal/CSS/Students/On_Campus_Student_Jobs The
original e-file of your Career Service e-file application will be sent upon completion – no hard copy is necessary.
b. A cover letter with a one-page resume. (See page 2 & 3 of this job description for more information.)
c. Supplemental document. (See page 4 of this document.)
Special Notes:
• DO NOT apply for a MIS TA position if you cannot be available during the scheduled semester times/dates.
• A social security number is required BEFORE being allowed to work. If you are offered employment, you will need to
be available on campus to process this requirement. It cannot be done by anyone but you.
• Your I-20 must be active for the entire semester for which you are applying. You will not be allowed to work if your I20 is not active.
• You must use your UHCL email account for all TA application related correspondence.
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Summer and Fall 2014 MIS TA Application Information available at http://mis.uhcl.edu/
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MIS Teaching Assistant (TA) Job Description Continued
Summer and Fall 2014
Appendix:
Cover Letter and Resume Guidelines
In applying for this on-campus job, a cover letter with a one-page resume is required. Career Services
is working with MIS and the MIS TA applicants on this application requirement. They have drafted a
sample resume and have resume writing tips that are available in the MIS office (SSCB 3.202) or on the
http://mis.uhcl.edu/ website. For more information, the UHCL Career Services website has a wealth of
information regarding resumes, interviewing, and job preparation that you may want to visit:
http://prtl.uhcl.edu/portal/page/portal/CSS/Students/Job_Search/JOB_Preparation
In addition, Career Services and the Writing Center will be available to review your cover letter and
resume draft and provide applicants feedback by drop-in or scheduled appointment. You may review
their office schedule and drop-in or make an appointment.
REQUIRED:
All MIS TA applications must include the following in the cover letter and resume.
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Waiver Status – If you have or had a waiver, please state the type and award period.
MISO – Indicate if you are currently a member/officer in good standing with MISO.
Your final cover letter and resume must have the date and signature of approval from Career
Services.
Cover Letter Format and Detail of Contents
*Your Street Address
*Your City, State and Zip Code
(One line space)
Date of Letter (Date Format: Month Day Year, e.g., October 31, 2013)
(Two line spaces)
(Address Format – A business card is very reliable on how to identify the address)
University of Houston-Clear Lake
School of Business
Management Information Systems
2700 Bay Area Boulevard
Houston, Texas 77058-1098
(One line space)
Salutation: Only use a salutation if you know the person’s name or who to address the letter. In the
case of the MIS TA Application process use:
Management Information Systems Faculty or
RE: Summer & Fall 2014 MIS TA Application
(One line space)
Business letters are read quickly. Make your point in the first paragraph.
Single space your letter and skip a line between paragraphs. Use shorter sentences since the letter will
be read quickly. An average sentence should be about twenty words and a paragraph should average
fewer than seven lines. Use an 11 or 12 point size and the same font for the entire document. Do not
use acronyms or abbreviations. Always spell check and grammar check all documents.
Your letter spacing on the page is important and should be kept to one page since a two page letter
will likely not be read. Do not let it be top heavy or bottom heavy; center your letter on the page.
Your final paragraph indicates that you are finished with your letter.
Closing: Sincerely, Regards, Respectfully, Thank you, are common salutations OR you may disregard.
(Sign your name preferable in black or blue ink)
(Three or four line spaces)
Your Typed Name (Format: First then Last Name)
*It is acceptable to have your mailing address in this location rather than the top of the letter followed
by your phone number and e-mail address. Each item should be on a separate line.
(One line space)
Enclosure: Resume
SUPPLEMENTAL DATA FOR SUMMER/FALL 2014 MIS TA APPLICATION
This completed form is to be submitted with your cover letter and resume.
Last Name: ________________________ First Name: ____________________________________
Student ID # _______________________________ Phone Number: __________________________
UHCL email address: _________________________________________________________________
MIS TA Application for: Check one or both semesters that you are applying for as an MIS TA.
_____ Summer 2014 Semester
Monday, June 2, 2014 through Saturday, August 9, 2014
_____ Fall 2014 Semester
Monday, August 25, 2014 through Saturday, December 20, 2014
DO NOT apply for a MIS TA position if you cannot be available during the scheduled semester times/dates.
TA positions start on the semester’s first day of classes and end on the scheduled semester closing date. (There may be
time scheduled the week before the semester start date for TAs to attend meetings, finalize access requests, meet with
faculty, complete employment paperwork, request SSN, etc. If you are out of town, you will need to make arrangements
to return to UHCL so you can attend these meetings or for processing required HR paperwork. Attendance at the
meetings is mandatory.)
Social Security Number: Do you have a social security number?
_____ Yes
_____ No
A social security number is required BEFORE being allowed to work. If you are offered employment, you will need to
be available on campus to process this requirement. It cannot be done by anyone but you.
UHCL Employment:
_____ I have had no UHCL employment.
_____ I have had previous UHCL employment.
Department_____________________________________________________________
Start/End Dates of Employment ____________________________________________
_____ I currently have UHCL employment.
Department_____________________________________________________________
Start/End Dates of Employment ____________________________________________
I-20: Expiration date of your I-20: ________________________________________________
Your I-20 must be active for the entire semester for which you are applying. You will not be allowed to work if your
I-20 is not active.
WAIVER:
______ I have had no waiver.
______ I have have/had a waiver.
Type of Waiver _____________________________________________________________
Start Date of Waiver: ________________________________________________________
End Date of Waiver: ________________________________________________________
Yes No I have applied for a fall 2014 semester scholarship. (Circle Yes or No.)
Honesty/Ethics:
Yes No I do not have any honesty code violation(s) on file or in progress. (Circle Yes or No.)