Graduate Teaching Assistant (GTA)

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Job Title: Graduate Teaching Assistant (GTA) Faculty of Transport and Logistics (Specializations: Transport Management, Logistics and Supply Chain Management, Port and Maritime Logistics, Aviation Management, Transport Planning, Operations Management, and related fields) Job Summary: This is a teaching support-focused position to assist in the delivery of undergraduate, practical-based programmes within the Faculty of Transport and Logistics. Applicants should demonstrate strong academic ability and an interest in teaching, mentoring, and student support. The successful candidate is expected to: Support Teaching Activities: Assist in delivering tutorials, practical sessions, workshops, and seminars across transport and logistics-related modules. Assist in Practical Sessions: Provide hands-on support during practical, simulation, case study, and technical sessions to ensure students understand key concepts, processes, and tools. Support Student Learning: Guide students in understanding concepts related to transport systems, logistics operations, supply chain management, transportation planning, inventory management, warehousing, procurement, and related areas. Assist in Assessment: Support marking of assignments, quizzes, case studies, reports, and coursework under supervision, ensuring timely and constructive feedback. Prepare Learning Materials: Assist in preparing teaching resources, presentations, case studies, datasets, practical exercises, and laboratory/simulation materials. Support Academic Delivery: Help ensure smooth delivery of modules by coordinating with lecturers, technical staff, and other academic support teams. Engage in Academic Development: Develop teaching, research, analytical, and professional expertise while contributing to a high-quality learning environment. Administrative Support: Assist with attendance tracking, documentation, student records, assessment administration, and coordination of academic activities. Requirements: The Faculty invites applications from suitable candidates for GTA positions. The role requires: Educational Qualifications: A Bachelor or Master degree in Transport and Logistics, Logistics and Supply Chain Management, Transport Management, Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Maritime/Port Management, Aviation Management, Transport Planning, or a related field. Subject Knowledge: Knowledge in one or more of the following: Transport Management and Operations Logistics and Supply Chain Management Transportation Planning and Systems Procurement and Inventory Management Warehousing and Distribution Port and Maritime Logistics Aviation and Airport Academic Performance: Good academic standing with a strong GPA. Technical and Analytical Skills: Microsoft Excel and other data analysis tools Quantitative and statistical analysis Transport and logistics planning tools, where applicable Supply chain and logistics information systems Transport modelling and simulation tools, where applicable Familiarity with ERP, warehouse management, transport management, or fleet management systems is desirable Knowledge of data visualization and analytical techniques Teaching Interest: Demonstrated interest in teaching, mentoring, tutoring, or academic support. Practical Skills: Practical knowledge relevant to transport, logistics, supply chain, operations, maritime, aviation, or related disciplines. Communication Skills: Ability to explain transport and logistics concepts clearly and effectively to students. Teamwork: Ability to work collaboratively with faculty members, students, technical staff, and industry partners. Adaptability: Willingness to learn and support different modules, programmes, and practical activities as required. Responsibilities Support tutorials, practical sessions, workshops, and seminars across Transport and Logistics-related modules. Assist students with transport management, logistics operations, supply chain management, procurement, inventory management, warehousing, distribution, and transportation planning. Help students understand key concepts such as transport systems, logistics networks, supply chain design, demand forecasting, inventory control, operations management, and performance measurement. Assist in preparing practical exercises, case studies, datasets, simulations, presentations, and other teaching resources. Support the use of relevant transport, logistics, analytical, and simulation software during practical and teaching sessions. Support marking of assignments, case studies, reports, quizzes, projects, and practical assessments under supervision. Ensure