This opportunity is made possible through course credit. Applicants offered the position will be required to enroll in Psych 478 for 2 or 3 credits. TAs will be given a syllabus for their enrollment in Psych 478. Benefits include: building leadership, communication, and mentoring skills; opportunity to give a short lecture or review; gain a deeper understanding of Developmental Psychology.
Applications are due Monday May 30, 2022 and will be reviewed promptly. Online interviews for shortlisted candidates will be scheduled for early June.
Eligibility for applying:
Applications are due Monday May 30, 2022 and will be reviewed promptly. Online interviews for shortlisted candidates will be scheduled for early June.
Eligibility for applying:
• You must have taken PSYC355 at UMD and earned a grade of "B+", "A-", "A", or "A+".
• Students currently enrolled in 355 are welcome to apply. Final grades will be confirmed at the end of the semester.
TA Responsibilities (9-10 hours per week for 3 credits; 6-7 hours per week for 2 credits):
*** First and foremost, the TA must be committed to creating an atmosphere that values diversity, equity, and inclusion. This includes, but is not limited to, demonstrating empathy with students and making room for diverse perspectives ***
• Contributing to the development of assignments and exams
• Grading
• Helping with student review sessions
• Providing feedback to the course instructor about the course as it proceeds
• Administrative tasks
• Students currently enrolled in 355 are welcome to apply. Final grades will be confirmed at the end of the semester.
TA Responsibilities (9-10 hours per week for 3 credits; 6-7 hours per week for 2 credits):
*** First and foremost, the TA must be committed to creating an atmosphere that values diversity, equity, and inclusion. This includes, but is not limited to, demonstrating empathy with students and making room for diverse perspectives ***
• Contributing to the development of assignments and exams
• Grading
• Helping with student review sessions
• Providing feedback to the course instructor about the course as it proceeds
• Administrative tasks
Apply HERE.
If you have any questions about the undergraduate TA position, please feel free to contact:
• Dr. Arianna Gard: arigard@umd.edu or Dr. Fanita Tyrell: ftyrell@umd.edu
If you have any questions about the undergraduate TA position, please feel free to contact:
• Dr. Arianna Gard: arigard@umd.edu or Dr. Fanita Tyrell: ftyrell@umd.edu
