Jun 28, 2013

Paid PSYC 100 Teaching Assistant Position - Fall 2013


The Department of Psychology has a paid position to support one of its Introduction to Psychology (PSYC 100-FC01) courses for the fall semester.

Responsibilities include:
  • Leading pre-structured activities during discussion sections meetings
  • Online grading of regular writing assignments
  • Managing some aspects of the course website and administration (grades, emails, etc.)
  • Meeting with individual students to discuss course, content and writing
Eligibility Requirements:
  • Must have already graduated with a B.A. or B.S. from UMD
  • Must have taken PSYC 100 (ideally with Drs. Roberts or Curtis) and earned at least a B+
  • Must be available Wednesday evenings (6:00pm - 8:45pm) and selected Mondays
Previous teaching assistant experience desired but not required.  Competitive applicants are well-organized, highly reliable with independently managed schedules and have strong professional and public communication skills.

The position is a Contingent 1 contract for up to 20 hours per week for the fall 2013 term.  Compensation will not exceed a total of $2,927.00 USD.

How to apply:

Send an email to Dr. Roberts <scott@umd.edu> describing your interests, qualifications and availability.  Best consideration will be given to those that apply prior to Monday, July 8th, 2013.

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