Fall 2019
Undergraduate TA Position
PSYC 355 Developmental Psychology
We are now accepting applications for students interested in being an undergraduate TA for PSYC 355 (“Developmental Psychology”) during the Fall 2019 semester.
Eligibility:
· Open to Psychology majors
· Must have taken PSYC 355 at UMD and received a grade of “A” or “A+”
· Students currently enrolled in PSYC 355 may apply; in your applications, please enter an estimated grade from completed assignments, and your final eligibility will be confirmed when the semester ends
· Prior TA experience is not necessary
· Students from under-represented groups, and students from all class years, are encouraged to apply
Responsibilities will include:
· Contributing to the development of assignments and exams
· Grading
· Providing feedback to the instructor as the course proceeds
· Administrative tasks
Undergraduate TAs may volunteer their time or arrange to receive course credit through the Academic Peer Mentoring (AMP) program offered by the TLTC. The AMP program requires students to develop educational modules, which we will incorporate into PSYC 355. Volunteer TAs are welcome to develop similar projects, if they wish. We are happy to discuss these possibilities in more detail with shortlisted candidates.
How To Apply:
To apply, please complete a brief application HERE
Applications will be reviewed promptly and interviews for shortlisted candidates will be scheduled from Monday 5/13 through Wednesday 5/22.
If you have any questions about the UG TA position or the application process, please feel free to contact:
· Dr. Jonathan Beier (course instructor), jsbeier@umd.edu
· Kelsey Canada (graduate TA), kcanada@umd.edu
PSYC 355 Developmental Psychology
We are now accepting applications for students interested in being an undergraduate TA for PSYC 355 (“Developmental Psychology”) during the Fall 2019 semester.
Eligibility:
· Open to Psychology majors
· Must have taken PSYC 355 at UMD and received a grade of “A” or “A+”
· Students currently enrolled in PSYC 355 may apply; in your applications, please enter an estimated grade from completed assignments, and your final eligibility will be confirmed when the semester ends
· Prior TA experience is not necessary
· Students from under-represented groups, and students from all class years, are encouraged to apply
Responsibilities will include:
· Contributing to the development of assignments and exams
· Grading
· Providing feedback to the instructor as the course proceeds
· Administrative tasks
Undergraduate TAs may volunteer their time or arrange to receive course credit through the Academic Peer Mentoring (AMP) program offered by the TLTC. The AMP program requires students to develop educational modules, which we will incorporate into PSYC 355. Volunteer TAs are welcome to develop similar projects, if they wish. We are happy to discuss these possibilities in more detail with shortlisted candidates.
How To Apply:
To apply, please complete a brief application HERE
Applications will be reviewed promptly and interviews for shortlisted candidates will be scheduled from Monday 5/13 through Wednesday 5/22.
If you have any questions about the UG TA position or the application process, please feel free to contact:
· Dr. Jonathan Beier (course instructor), jsbeier@umd.edu
· Kelsey Canada (graduate TA), kcanada@umd.edu
