Apply To Be A Teaching Assistant for the Purdue Data Mine!!

Teaching Assistants are integral to the success of The Data Mine. We rely on them not only for their valuable contributions to projects, teams, and student support but also for their role in fostering connections and representing The Data Mine. Their dedication and professionalism make them a vital part of our community.

TA Application

Benefits for Corporate Partner and Portfolio TA

  • Access to Corporate Partners: Work closely with leading companies, gaining insights and networking opportunities with industry professionals.
  • Mentorship: Receive guidance from experienced mentors, enhancing your skills and career prospects.
  • Professional Development: Participate in workshops, seminars, and training sessions designed to boost your professional growth and prepare you for future career opportunities.

Benefits for Seminar TA

  • Collaborative Environment: Work as part of a team including staff to foster cooperation and shared success.
  • Meaningful Responsibility: Take ownership of tasks that make a real impact to students.
  • Leadership Development Potential : Build and demonstrate leadership potential through growth opportunities.

Responsibilities:

  • Seminar (TDM 10100-10200/20100-20200/30100-30200/40100-40200/50100) TA: Seminar TAs will be responsible for attending weekly meetings with a specialized team that may include such tasks as grading students’ projects each week, holding weekly office hours for students, answering online questions, and/or assisting with project solutions.  TAs are also encouraged to attend Seminar each week.
  • Corporate Partners TA – Project Lead: Corporate Partners TAs will be the Project Manager for one of our experiential learning teams. Responsibilities include attending two meetings per week with their team, using Agile methodology to lead students through their work, serving as the primary communicator to the company’s mentor(s), grading weekly student reports, and holding weekly office hours for students. 
  • The Portfolio Teaching Assistant (PTA) will support TDM Labs by overseeing lab operations and ensuring smooth project execution. This role includes monitoring progress, identifying roadblocks, and providing updates to the TDM CRP liaison. The PTA will assist TAs and students in the lab, help improve Agile practices, offer technical support by connecting students with the TDM data science team, and recommend tools and resources to enhance project outcomes. Additional responsibilities include ensuring access to classrooms and OWL machines, providing feedback to TAs, and supporting TDM staff in maintaining efficient lab operations.

Qualifications:

  • Strong background in data science or a related field.
  • Excellent communication and leadership skills.
  • Ability to work collaboratively in a team setting.
  • Prior experience with a similar role is preferred but not required.
  • Students must have a 3.00 GPA to apply and must maintain the GPA for a TA position.

Interested candidates should fill out the TA application form!

TA Application Form