ENVS410 Teaching Assistant | Fall 2024

Job Title:

ENVS410 Teaching Assistant | Fall 2024

Job Summary:

*NOTE: This position is only available to graduate students.*
The Environmental Science Department is looking for one Teaching Assistant (TA) for the Environmental Monitoring (ENVS 410L) course taught by Professor Calla Schmidt.

Full Job Description:

 The Environmental Science Department is looking for one Teaching Assistant (TA) for the Environmental Monitoring (ENVS 410L) course taught by Professor Calla Schmidt.

ENVS 410L is a  field course that meets on Tuesdays from 1 to 6 PM. During most class meetings we will take a trip to Rodeo Lagoon to collect water quality samples from 1-3 PM. We will then return to the lab to analyze our samples and clean field gear. 

Responsibilities:

• Learn the field and lab procedures used in the class

• Supervise students in the field and lab

• Drive a university vehicle 

• Review student assignments (The instructor will provide rubrics and guidance for grading)

• Helping students with problem sets, assignments, and/or questions

• Prompt return of graded assignments (no more than one-week turnaround)

• Summarizing student performance for instructor (common mistakes, etc.)

• Holding office hours and/or being available at other times to help students

Schedule 

It is anticipated that the TA will work an average of 10 hours per week for the Fall 2024 semester. 

Compensation

Graduate Students: $19.67/hr

If interested, please submit your resume and a short statement discussing your qualifications for this position to Professor Calla Schmidt <[email protected] >. 

The intent is to hire a qualified TA as soon as possible, and applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

 

For those already working a university job and considering applying for this position as well, please note that your total work limit is 25 hours/week.  

Full-Time/Part-Time:

Part time

Pay Rate:

Hourly

Salary Range :

19.67/hr