GA/TA Department of Computer Science

TA’s:

• Attend class sessions;
• Serve as an assistant in laboratory activities;
• Lead a class activity such as a discussion group or demonstration;
• Tutor students;
• Hold office hours and respond to email questions from students;
• Proctor examinations;
• Grade tests, assignments and projects;;
• Assist with the development and evaluation of instructional materials.

RA’s:

• Prepare reports and articles for publications as directed by the graduate faculty member;
• Perform tasks and assist graduate faculty member in research activities for a designated project;
• Develop work plans in accordance with research objectives;
• Conduct independent research specific to the research project;
• Perform development work for the project. Depending on the needs of the project, development work could include software development, database design and implementation, development and application of machine learning models, statistical analysis, utilizing VR/AR technologies for immersive interactive solutions and data visualization;
• Conduct testing, implementation, and evaluation of project deliverables;
• Coordinate project meetings and lead project discussions;
• Assist in other specialized administrative, technical, or editorial duties connected to the research project.

• Currently admitted to one of the following graduate degree programs at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock: MS in Computer Science, CIS Ph.D. - Computer Science Track, or a graduate program in a closely related field of study;
• A 3.00 cumulative GPA for all UA Little Rock graduate credit courses;
• Must enroll in at least 9 hours during each fall and spring semester during a full GA appointment (20 hours per week) or 6 hours during each fall and spring semester during a half GA appointment (10 hours per week).

Preferred Education and/or Experience:

• Strong verbal and written communication skills;
• Programming in languages such as C++, Python, Java or C#;
• Frontend web design and development skills including HTML, CSS, and Javascript;
• Web application and mobile application development technologies such as Android Studio, Xcode, Swift, React, JQuery, Bootstrap, Node.js;
• Database design and development including SQL, connection management and pools, and transaction management;
• Software engineering methodologies and full software development lifecycle (SDLC) knowledge and experience;
• IT Infrastructure knowledge including hardware, operating systems, networks, and cloud computing., * Knowledge of research and issues pertaining to the area of research;
• Skill in organizing resources and establishing priorities;
• Skill in planning, organization, and coordination of activities;
• Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships., Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock is a metropolitan research university that provides an accessible, quality education through flexible learning and unparalleled internship opportunities. At UA Little Rock, we prepare our more than 8,900 students to be innovators and responsible leaders in their fields. Committed to its metropolitan research university mission, UA Little Rock is a driving force in Little Rock’s thriving cultural community and a major component of the city and state’s growing profile as a regional leader in research, technology transfer, economic development, and job creation.