TEACHING ASSISTANT

There are currently 4 open Teaching Assistant positions in the American Ethnic Studies program.  These positions are available for the full academic year of 2024-25

Graduate TA duties and responsibilities may include the following (specific duties and responsibilities will be provided by course instructor):
•  Attend lectures
•  Conduct quiz section meetings
•  Facilitate discussions
•  Prepare review materials for quiz sections
•  Hold extra review sessions for exams
•  Hold regular office hours
•  Tutor students
•  Help run technology during class
•  Develop and maintain electronic bulletin boards, discussion sites, etc.
•  Grade assignments
•  Proctor exams
•  Score exams
•  Maintain grading records
•  Maintain course attendance records
•  Be present during finals’ week to meet and calculate quarter grades
•  Attend instructor/TA meetings
•  Act as liaison/mediator between student and professor
•  Prepare lecture materials
•  Present lectures
•  Prepare overheads
•  Prepare handout materials
•  Review literature
•  Place course materials on library reserve 

Please have three letters of recommendation sent to [email protected] ATTN: TA Selection Committee as well as attach a separate sheet detailing teaching experience and philosophy (especially knowledge and experience dealing with topics in ethnic studies and/or cultural diversity).  A resume can provide some of this information; however, we recommend that you also describe specifically the skills and abilities you acquired in each position. 

Attach a brief statement (about 1 page) of educational and professional objectives.  You may use the goal statement required for your application to the graduate program; you may also choose to incorporate goals you wish to achieve through an assistantship. 

Returning TAs, request letters of reference from three instructors, professors, or professional supervisors familiar with your academic and professional qualifications. References from AES faculty are particularly helpful. Ask them to write independently to the Department of American Ethnic Studies, at the previously stated address.

APPLICATION INQUIRIES MAY BE MADE WITH:
Anjelica Hernández-Cordero at [email protected]

SALARY:
See Graduate School's 'Regular TA Salary Schedule' for current rates based on rank:

https://facstaff.grad.uw.edu/wp-content/uploads/2023-24_TA-RA-SA-salary-schedule.pdf

Must be enrolled in UW social science or humanities with knowledge and experience in Ethnic Studies or cultural diversity pursuing a PhD with knowledge in African American Studies, Asian American Studies and Chicano Studies. Priority will be given to graduate students in the College of Arts & Sciences.

Students employed in a salaried assistantship position (at any FTE percentage) are required to enroll in a minimum of ten credits in autumn, winter, and spring quarters and in a minimum of two credits during summer quarter.

Application Timeline:
Deadline: April 3, 2024
Notification: May 30, 2023

Applicants considered for this position will be required to disclose if they are the subject of any substantiated findings or current investigations related to sexual misconduct at their current employment and past employment. Disclosure is required under Washington state law.

Committed to attracting and retaining a diverse staff, the University of Washington will honor your experiences, perspectives and unique identity. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable and welcoming.

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The University of Washington is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact the Disability Services Office at 206-543-6450 or [email protected]