ResearchTeaching Assistant ECECS

Description

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Position Type:

• Federal Work Study and Non Work Study

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• The Teaching Assistant supports the instructor in conducting hands-on laboratory activities that reinforce fundamental computer networking concepts.

Responsibilities include :

• Assisting students with network configuration simulation packet analysis and programming exercises using GNS3 NS-3 Wireshark and Python.
• Helping students configure and troubleshoot network topologies protocols and services; guiding students in analyzing network traffic and evaluating network performance; and providing individual and small- group assistance during laboratory sessions.
• The Teaching Assistant may also assist with preparing and testing laboratory exercises maintaining the laboratory software environment troubleshooting technical issues and grading laboratory assignments and reports.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Candidates should have successfully completed coursework in computer networking and have a working understanding of TCP/IP networking.

• Experience with network configuration network simulation or emulation packet analysis and basic programming is required.

• Prior experience with one or more of GNS3 NS-3 Wireshark and Python is required.

Physical Requirements (if any):

• Knowledge of fundamental computer networking concepts including the TCP/IP and OSI models Ethernet IP addressing and subnetting routing switching transport-layer protocols and common application-layer protocols.

• Familiarity with GNS3 for network emulation NS-3 for network simulation and performance analysis Wireshark for packet capture and protocol analysis and Python for networking and data-processing exercises is expected.

• Ability to configure and troubleshoot network topologies interpret packet captures analyze network performance metrics assist students with programming and simulation errors and clearly explain networking concepts is required.

• Strong problem-solving communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to guide students through systematic troubleshooting and independent problem solving are also important.

Anticipated Schedule:

• TR 3:15-5:15 in person preparation work (total 5 hours per week).

Job Contact :

• Utayba Mohammad

Special Instructions to Applicants

Michigans largest most comprehensive private University the University of Detroit Mercy is an independent Catholic institution of higher education sponsored by the Religious Sisters of Mercy and Society of Jesus. The university seeks qualified candidates who will contribute to the Universitys mission diversity and excellence of its academic community. The University of Detroit Mercy is an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer with a diverse student body and welcomes persons of all backgrounds.

Required Experience:

Junior IC