Happiness) Spring 2025!
Applications are currently being accepted for Spring 2025 PSYC 234 UTAs (Instructor: Abigail Nicolas). Dr. Nicolas is currently seeking Undergraduate TAs to assist with her PSYC 234 course this upcoming spring semester.
Those who are offered the position can choose to volunteer their time or can earn course credit by enrolling in PSYC 478 for 2 or 3 credits.
Benefits include: exposure to and experience with components of the teaching process, building communication, mentoring, and assignment assessment skills; potential opportunities to give a short lecture or review; help co-facilitate discussions, and refresh your understanding of Positive Psychology.
Eligibility for applying:
• You must have taken PSYC234 at UMD and earned a grade of "A-", "A", or "A+".
TA Responsibilities (9-10 hours per week for 3 credits; 6-7 hours per week for 2 credits; at least 6 hours for volunteers):
-Must be able to attend Wednesday classes from 3-4:15 PM; ideally also available on Monday evenings for weekly meetings
-Grading (including weekly submissions)
-Administrative tasks (including Canvas-related tasks)
-Collaborating with and working under the guidance of the instructor and the Graduate TA and attend weekly meetings
-Holding office hours to assist with student's course questions
-Providing feedback to the course instructor about the course as it proceeds
-Supporting course-related needs
** Students who apply and are interested in the TA position must first and foremost be invested and committed to creating an atmosphere that values and promotes diversity, equity, and inclusion. This includes, but is not limited to, demonstrating empathy with students, respecting accommodations, and working collaboratively with individuals of diverse backgrounds, and making room for diverse perspectives.
How To Apply:
To apply, please complete the application form here. Applications submitted by Sunday, December 1st will be provided first consideration and interviews for candidates will be conducted virtually as soon as possible. If you have any questions regarding the position or application, send an email to Dr. Abigail Nicolas at nicolasa@umd.edu.
-Providing feedback to the course instructor about the course as it proceeds
-Supporting course-related needs
** Students who apply and are interested in the TA position must first and foremost be invested and committed to creating an atmosphere that values and promotes diversity, equity, and inclusion. This includes, but is not limited to, demonstrating empathy with students, respecting accommodations, and working collaboratively with individuals of diverse backgrounds, and making room for diverse perspectives.
How To Apply:
To apply, please complete the application form here. Applications submitted by Sunday, December 1st will be provided first consideration and interviews for candidates will be conducted virtually as soon as possible. If you have any questions regarding the position or application, send an email to Dr. Abigail Nicolas at nicolasa@umd.edu.
