Jan 31, 2024

Undergraduate Teaching Assistants needed for PSYC 234 (Living the Good Life: Psychology of Happiness) Spring 2024!

Undergraduate Teaching Assistants needed for PSYC 234 (Living the Good Life: Psychology of
Happiness) Spring 2024!

Applications are currently being accepted for Spring 2024 PSYC 234 UGTAs (Instructor: Abigail Nicolas). Dr. Nicolas is currently seeking Undergraduate TAs to assist with her PSYC 234 courses this upcoming fall 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. Those interested in course credit must apply by Friday, Feb 2nd.

Benefits include: exposure to and experience with components of the teaching process, building communication, mentoring, and assignment assessment skills; potential opportunities to give a short lecture or review; help co-facilitate discussions, and refresh your understanding of Positive Psychology.

Eligibility for applying:
• You must have taken PSYC234 at UMD and earned a grade of "A-", "A", or "A+".

TA Responsibilities (9-10 hours per week for 3 credits; 6-7 hours per week for 2 credits; at least 6 hours for volunteers):
-Must be able to attend Wednesday classes from 3-4:15 PM (or from 3:15 - 4pm at minimum)
-Grading (including weekly submissions)
-Administrative tasks (including Canvas-related tasks)
-Collaborating with and working under the guidance of the instructor and the Graduate TA and attend weekly meetings
-Holding office hours to assist with student's course questions
-Providing feedback to the course instructor about the course as it proceeds
-Supporting course-related needs

** Students who apply and are interested in the TA position must first and foremost be invested and committed to creating an atmosphere that values and promotes diversity, equity, and inclusion. 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 complete the application form here. Applications submitted by Friday, February 2nd will be provided first consideration and interviews for candidates will be conducted virtually as soon as possible. If you have any questions regarding the position or application, send an email to Dr. Abigail Nicolas at nicolasa@umd.edu.

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