MIT D-Lab is a program consisting of classes, research programs, and field experiences that focus on international development and technologies that improve the lives and livelihoods of people in the Global South.
Applications of Energy in Global Development is a hands-on, project-based class where student teams collaborate with D-Lab community partners to address a design challenge they are experiencing in the field of energy and/or electricity access and use. Students learn and practice D-Lab's design process, including gathering information about the challenge and context, building and testing prototypes, and receiving feedback from stakeholders. The class includes practical lectures on the product design process, guest lectures from social entrepreneurs and practitioners, and instructional prototyping sessions. Students may be eligible to travel to project locations during the January Independent Activities Period, pending assessment of international travel safety and funding availability.
The TA position is a half-time position that will be required to work 10 hours per week throughout the Fall semester.
Primary Responsibilities
- Attend class and help prepare for class sessions.
- Grade and record student assignments in partnership with the instructor.
- Answer student questions and generally serve as a mentor to the students, including through two formally scheduled hours of office hours per week.
- Teach a small number of modules and/or participate in discussions on content the TA is knowledgeable about.
- Maintain class materials on Canvas.
Job Requirements
- Currently pursuing a master’s degree at MIT.
- International experience, particularly in developing countries or in development projects, is required.
- Experience with D-Lab is strongly preferred. This could be in the form of taking a D-Lab class, working on a D-Lab research project, leading a D-Lab student trip, participating in a D-Lab design workshop, or similar.
Compensation
Half tuition and half stipend coverage for 1 semester, with the specific rate determined by the student's home department.
More information
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Contact
Libby Hsu, MIT D-Lab Associate Director of Academics