PSYC 100 (Introduction to Psychology) Spring 2026!
Must be available for lectures on Tuesdays
from 12:30 pm-2:10 pm
Applications are currently being accepted for Spring 2026 PSYC 100 UGTAs (Instructor Joseph Barnet).
Dr. Barnet is currently seeking Undergraduate TAs to assist with his PSYC 100 courses this upcoming spring semester.
Those who are offered the position can choose to volunteer their time or can earn course credit by enrolling in Psych 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 PSYC100 at UMD and earned a grade of "A-", "A", or "A+".
Minimum cumulative GPA 3.3.
MUST BE AVAILABLE AT ONE OF THE FOLLOWING TIMES:
W 1:00pm - 1:50pmW 12:00pm - 12:50 pm
W 11:00 am - 11:50 am
TH 2:00 pm - 2:50 pm
TH 11:00 am - 11:50 am
TA Responsibilities (9 hours per week for 3 credits; 6 hours per week for 2 credits; at least 6 hours for volunteers):
-Grading
-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 100, as well as your unofficial transcript and (optionally) a resume/CV. Review of applications will begin immediately until position is filled.
TA Responsibilities (9 hours per week for 3 credits; 6 hours per week for 2 credits; at least 6 hours for volunteers):
-Grading
-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 100, as well as your unofficial transcript and (optionally) a resume/CV. Review of applications will begin immediately until position is filled.
