PSYC354: Multicultural Psychology Undergraduate Teaching Assistant Position

Dr. Monica Cushnie is looking for two Undergraduate Teaching Assistants (UTAs) for Fall 2026! This is a great opportunity for anyone who is looking for a leadership position, is interested in graduate school or becoming a professor in the future, or who wants to get a behind the scenes look at how a course is developed and run.

 
UTAs may register for up to 3 credits of PSYC478 as compensation. If this will be your first UTA experience, you will be also be asked to register for 1 credit of TLTC333.

Responsibilities/Requirements:

-Must attend class one day per week (Monday or Wednesday from 10:00am-10:50am)
-Respond to student questions in-class, via the course email, and through online office hours
-Lead one guest lecture with UTA peers or individually

-Grade assignments
-Attend a weekly teaching team meeting with the instructor and other TAs

Qualifications: 

-Must have taken PSYC354 and earned a grade of A-, A, or A+
-Must be committed to creating and contributing to an environment that values diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging

How To Apply:

If you are interested, please send an email to Dr. Monica Cushnie at msk0191@umd.edu with a short paragraph about what makes you interested in the position and your unofficial transcript. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.