PSYC 221 Social Psychology
Undergraduate Teaching Assistants needed for PSYC 221 (Social Psychology) Spring 2025!
Applications are currently being accepted for Spring 2025 PSYC 221 UTAs (Instructor: Nathan Cheek). Dr. Cheek 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.
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 social psychology.
Eligibility for applying:
• You must have taken PSYC221 at UMD and earned a grade of “B+”, "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 Friday classes from 2:00-2:50 PM; ideally also available Monday and Wednesday from 2:00-2:50 PM
-Grading (shared among teaching team)
-Administrative tasks (including Canvas-related tasks)
-Collaborating with and working under the guidance of the instructor and the Graduate TA and attend semi-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 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 email Dr. Nathan Cheek at ncheek@umd.edu. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and those submitted by Sunday, January 19th will be provided first consideration. 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. Nathan Cheek at ncheek@umd.edu
Applications are currently being accepted for Spring 2025 PSYC 221 UTAs (Instructor: Nathan Cheek). Dr. Cheek 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.
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 social psychology.
Eligibility for applying:
• You must have taken PSYC221 at UMD and earned a grade of “B+”, "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 Friday classes from 2:00-2:50 PM; ideally also available Monday and Wednesday from 2:00-2:50 PM
-Grading (shared among teaching team)
-Administrative tasks (including Canvas-related tasks)
-Collaborating with and working under the guidance of the instructor and the Graduate TA and attend semi-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 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 email Dr. Nathan Cheek at ncheek@umd.edu. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and those submitted by Sunday, January 19th will be provided first consideration. 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. Nathan Cheek at ncheek@umd.edu
