(PSYC 100 FC04) course section for the Fall 2025 semester.
The position is a Contingent I contract for up to 10 hours per week for the Fall
2025 term.
Responsibilities include:
-Overseeing the setup of classroom supplies, materials, and technologies.
-Facilitating classroom discussions and activities.
-Independently leading weekly discussion section meetings.
-Grading of writing assignments.
-Managing some aspects of the course ELMS page and administration (grades,
emails, etc.)
-Meeting with individual students to discuss course, content and writing
feedback.
Minimum requirements to be considered:
-Have graduated or will graduate in Spring or Summer 2025 with a bachelor's
degree in Psychology from UMD.
-Have earned at least an "A-" in PSYC 100 (or equivalent).
-Are available for class meetings on Monday and Wednesday
evenings from 6:00 pm-7:15 pm.
-Can offer evidence of high-level communication skills, particularly in
writing, proofreading, and speaking.
-Can offer evidence of an organized, reliable work ethic and the ability to
work independently as well as with teams of peers.
-Can offer evidence of technical proficiency with common software (e.g., Excel,
Word, PowerPoint, Canvas).
-Can be trusted with sensitive and confidential information.
-Are excited about the idea of leading groups of students through activities,
reviews, discussions.
-Have completed training on the Family Educational Rights & Privacy Act (ter.ps/ferpa)
Strongest consideration given to candidates who:
-Took PSYC100 @ UMD
-Have prior teaching assistantship experience.
-Have experience mentoring, advising or assisting other students.
Application deadline: August 10th or until position is
filled. Class begins on Monday, September 8th.
Instructions:
Send
the following to Dr. Benjamin Jones jonesb@umd.edu attached
as a single PDF document.
-Professionally formatted cover letter describing your interest in the position
and summarizing your fit with the minimum and preferred qualifications.
-An updated resume or C.V.
-A copy of your unofficial transcript
Applicants can expect to be contacted the following week with more information
about interviews, which can be held in person or via Zoom.
