Undergraduate Teaching Assistants needed for
Must be available TTH 11:00 am-12:15 pm
for the Spring 2026 Semester
Applications are currently being accepted for Spring 2026 PSYC 221 UGTAs (Instructor Joseph Barnet). Dr. Barnet is currently seeking Undergraduate TAs to assist with his PSYC 221 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.
Students that are selected and enroll in the PSYC 478 course will work collaboratively with the instructor and the teaching team. UGTA’s will also have the option (if interested) to deliver a mini lecture during the semester. UGTA’s benefit from exposure and experience to the teaching process, as well as experience in working collaboratively with a teaching team.
Eligibility for Applying:
• You must have taken PSYC221 at UMD and earned a grade of "A-", "A", or "A+".
Applications are currently being accepted for Spring 2026 PSYC 221 UGTAs (Instructor Joseph Barnet). Dr. Barnet is currently seeking Undergraduate TAs to assist with his PSYC 221 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.
Students that are selected and enroll in the PSYC 478 course will work collaboratively with the instructor and the teaching team. UGTA’s will also have the option (if interested) to deliver a mini lecture during the semester. UGTA’s benefit from exposure and experience to the teaching process, as well as experience in working collaboratively with a teaching team.
Eligibility for Applying:
• You must have taken PSYC221 at UMD and earned a grade of "A-", "A", or "A+".
Priority will be given to students who have earned a minimum 3.5 cumulative GPA.
Minimum cumulative GPA 3.3.
TA Responsibilities (9 hours per week for 3 credits; 6 hours per week for 2 credits; at least 6 hours for volunteers):
-Grading
How to Apply:
To apply, please send an email to Dr. Barnet jbarnet@umd.edu with a short paragraph of what makes you interested in becoming a UGTA for PSYC 221, as well as your unofficial transcript and (optionally) a resume/CV. Review of applications will start immediately and will continue until the positions are filled.
TA Responsibilities (9 hours per week for 3 credits; 6 hours per week for 2 credits; at least 6 hours for volunteers):
-Grading
-Leading Exam Review Sessions
-Regularly meeting with the teaching team
-Administrative tasks (including Canvas-related tasks)
-Contributing to the enhancement and development of assignments and exams
-Holding office hours to assist with student's course questions
-Providing feedback to the course instructor
Students that are interested in this position must be committed to belonging and community. 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.
-Regularly meeting with the teaching team
-Administrative tasks (including Canvas-related tasks)
-Contributing to the enhancement and development of assignments and exams
-Holding office hours to assist with student's course questions
-Providing feedback to the course instructor
Students that are interested in this position must be committed to belonging and community. 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 send an email to Dr. Barnet jbarnet@umd.edu with a short paragraph of what makes you interested in becoming a UGTA for PSYC 221, as well as your unofficial transcript and (optionally) a resume/CV. Review of applications will start immediately and will continue until the positions are filled.
