The Department of Psychology has a paid position to support one of its Social Psychology (PSYC 221-FC01) courses for the fall semester.
Responsibilities include:
Eligibility Requirements:
Previous teaching assistant experience desired but not required. Competitive applicants are well-organized, highly reliable with independently managed schedules and have strong professional communication skills.
The position is a Contingent 1 contract for up to 10 hours per week for the fall 2014 term. Compensation is estimated to be $10.25 per hour and will not exceed a total of $1,537 USD (150 hours). The position starts September 2nd and ends December 24th.
How to apply:
Send an email to Dr. Selterman <dselter@umd.edu> describing your interests, qualifications and availability. Best consideration will be given to those that apply prior to Friday, June 13th, 2013. Please send your application materials (e.g., cover letter, resume/CV, transcript) as one single PDF document.
Responsibilities include:
- Online grading of regular writing assignments, exams, and a final paper
- Managing some aspects of the course website and administration
- Holding regular office hours to assist students with course content
Eligibility Requirements:
- Must have already graduated with a B.A. or B.S. from UMD
- Must have taken PSYC 221 (ideally with Dr. Selterman) and earned at least a B+
- Must be available to hold regular office hours on campus during the Fall 2014 semester (1-2 hours per week)
- You do not necessarily need to attend all of the class meetings (Tu/Th 6:00pm - 7:15pm), but you must be available on selected days at that time.
- Technical proficiency with common software (e.g., Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Canvas).
- Have completed training on the Family Educational Rights & Privacy Act (ter.ps/ferpa)
Previous teaching assistant experience desired but not required. Competitive applicants are well-organized, highly reliable with independently managed schedules and have strong professional communication skills.
The position is a Contingent 1 contract for up to 10 hours per week for the fall 2014 term. Compensation is estimated to be $10.25 per hour and will not exceed a total of $1,537 USD (150 hours). The position starts September 2nd and ends December 24th.
How to apply:
Send an email to Dr. Selterman <dselter@umd.edu> describing your interests, qualifications and availability. Best consideration will be given to those that apply prior to Friday, June 13th, 2013. Please send your application materials (e.g., cover letter, resume/CV, transcript) as one single PDF document.
