Will “Research Assistant (RA)” be Automated?

Core Skills & Abilities

• Order or obtain materials needed for classes.

• Evaluate and grade examinations, assignments, or papers, and record grades.

• Teach undergraduate-level courses.

• Develop teaching materials, such as syllabi, visual aids, answer keys, supplementary notes, or course Web sites.

• Prepare or proctor examinations.

• Tutor or mentor students who need additional instruction.

• Provide assistance to faculty members or staff with laboratory or field research.

• Attend lectures given by the supervising instructor.

• Provide instructors with assistance in the use of audiovisual equipment.

• Arrange for supervisors to conduct teaching observations and provide feedback about teaching performance.

• Demonstrate use of laboratory equipment and enforce laboratory rules.

• Return assignments to students in accordance with established deadlines.

• Lead discussion sections, tutorials, or laboratory sections.

• Copy and distribute classroom materials.

• Assist faculty members or staff with student conferences.

• Complete laboratory projects prior to assigning them to students so that any needed modifications can be made.

• Notify instructors of errors or problems with assignments.

• Meet with supervisors to discuss students' grades or to complete required grade-related paperwork.

• Schedule and maintain regular office hours to meet with students.

• Inform students of the procedures for completing and submitting class work, such as lab reports.