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Graduate Teaching Assistant - LTS Client Support Specialist

University of Illinois Chicago
United States, Illinois, Chicago
Nov 05, 2025
Graduate Teaching Assistant - LTS Client Support Specialist Graduate Teaching Assistant - LTS Client Support Specialist Hiring Department: Technology Solutions Location: Chicago, IL USA Requisition ID: 1038116 Posting Close Date: 12/2/2025 Salary: The wage for this position is $2,688.89 per month, 50% appointment, 20 hours per week. About the University of Illinois Chicago UIC is among the nation's preeminent urban public research universities, a Carnegie RU/VH research institution, and the largest university in Chicago. UIC serves over 34,000 students, comprising one of the most diverse student bodies in the nation and is designated as a Minority Serving Institution (MSI), an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution (AANAPSI) and a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI). Through its 16 colleges, UIC produces nationally and internationally recognized multidisciplinary academic programs in concert with civic, corporate and community partners worldwide, including a full complement of health sciences colleges. By emphasizing cutting-edge and transformational research along with a commitment to the success of all students, UIC embodies the dynamic, vibrant and engaged urban university. Recent "Best Colleges" rankings published by U.S. News & World Report, found UIC climbed up in its rankings among top public schools in the nation and among all national universities. UIC has over 300,000 alumni, and is one of the largest employers in the city of Chicago. This position is intended to be eligible for benefits. Position Summary This Teaching Assistantship is with the Learning Technology Solutions (LTS) team. In this role you will collaborate with faculty members to leverage technology driven approaches that align with learning objectives and promote student success. This role will be instrumental in facilitating the integration of technology into teaching practices, fostering innovation, and driving continuous improvement in the educational experience for both faculty and students. Duties & Responsibilities Instruct faculty members how to collaborate in developing technology-driven pedagogical approaches that align with learning objectives and promote student success. Conduct webinars and workshops to educate instructors on effective instructional design principles and strategies for integrating technology into their teaching. Provide expertise and guidance to faculty in selecting, customizing, and implementing learning management systems and educational tools. Guide instructors on the evaluation and assessment of instructional technologies, assisting them in gathering feedback from students to drive improvements. Lead the development and implementation of strategies that instruct faculty on fostering student engagement and active learning through technology-enhanced activities. Offer instructional guidance to faculty members on utilizing educational technologies for formative and summative assessments. Instruct faculty on best practices for grading and evaluating student performance, such as how to provide input on grades and offer suggestions for improvement when needed. Instruct faculty on proctoring and exam administration. teaching faculty how to design effective tests, ensure a fair testing environment, and enforce exam rules. Collaborate with faculty to develop multimedia resources, such as interactive presentations and video-based content, to enhance their instruction. Deliver personalized consultations and support to instructors, teaching them how to effectively use instructional technologies to enhance their teaching practices. Create courses and course elements as instructional designers or learning engineers. Design and deploy instructional digital content and assessment mechanisms. Design assessments in courses and various specialized software applications. Assist instructors to create and fix instructional content and instructional mechanisms that directly support the instructional process. Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned. Minimum Qualifications Candidates must be full-time, degree-seeking students in a UIC Master's or Ph.D. program in good academic standing. Punctuality, reliability, and consistency. Ability to work on-campus. Excellent written and oral communication skills. High attention to detail. Strong organizational and analytical skills. Demonstrated ability to be self-motivated and to conduct oneself in a highly professional and ethical manner. Ability to work both independently and within a team. Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. Ability to prioritize, schedule, and meet deadlines. An in-depth knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint. Preferred Qualifications Experience using learning management systems. Experience with technology troubleshooting. Experience using generative AI. The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify. 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