Manuel (Manny) Teran Hernández is currently searching for Fall 2025 Undergraduate Teaching Assistants (UTAs). Manny is seeking UTAs to assist with his PSYC234: Psychology of Happiness course this upcoming fall semester.
Eligibility to serve in a UTA position:
• You must have taken PSYC234 at UMD and earned a grade of B+ or higher.
Time commitment & benefits:
This will be a volunteer position requiring at least 6 hours per week. In return, UTAs will receive professional development opportunities related to applying to graduate school in psychology as well as a strong letter of recommendation.
UTA Responsibilities:
*Grading (including weekly writing assignments)
*Administrative tasks (including Canvas-related tasks)
*Collaborating with and working under the guidance of the instructor and Graduate TA, and attending weekly meetings
*Contributing to the enhancement and development of assignments and exams
*Holding office hours to assist with students’ course questions
*Supporting other course-related needs
*Grading (including weekly writing assignments)
*Administrative tasks (including Canvas-related tasks)
*Collaborating with and working under the guidance of the instructor and Graduate TA, and attending weekly meetings
*Contributing to the enhancement and development of assignments and exams
*Holding office hours to assist with students’ course questions
*Supporting other course-related needs
Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion:
Students applying for the UTA position must demonstrate a strong commitment to fostering an atmosphere that upholds diversity, equity, and inclusion. This involves showing empathy toward fellow students, respecting accommodations, collaborating effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds, and creating space for a wide range of perspectives.
Students applying for the UTA position must demonstrate a strong commitment to fostering an atmosphere that upholds diversity, equity, and inclusion. This involves showing empathy toward fellow students, respecting accommodations, collaborating effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds, and creating space for a wide range of perspectives.
Benefits of serving as a PSYC234 UTA:
*Exposure to and experience with components of the teaching process
*Development of communication, mentoring, and assignment assessment skills
*Practice providing compassionate and empathy-driven written feedback
*Potential opportunities to give a short lecture or review session
Opportunities to help co-facilitate discussions
Refresh your understanding of Positive Psychology
Professional development opportunities related to applying to graduate school in psychologySchedule requirement:Schedule Requirement:
Must be able to attend Thursday classes from 3:30–4:15 PM (or Th from 3:00–3:45 PM at minimum).
*Exposure to and experience with components of the teaching process
*Development of communication, mentoring, and assignment assessment skills
*Practice providing compassionate and empathy-driven written feedback
*Potential opportunities to give a short lecture or review session
Opportunities to help co-facilitate discussions
Refresh your understanding of Positive Psychology
Professional development opportunities related to applying to graduate school in psychologySchedule requirement:Schedule Requirement:
Must be able to attend Thursday classes from 3:30–4:15 PM (or Th from 3:00–3:45 PM at minimum).
How To Apply:
Please email mteran@umd.edu with the subject line “PSYC234 UTA Application – (Your Name)” and including:*A short intro about yourself (major, year, pronouns)
*When you took PSYC234
*2-4 sentences on why you're interested in being a UTA for this course (w/ mention of relevant experience; i.e. tutoring/mentoring, leadership, DEI involvement, Canvas/Grading experience, etc.)
Weekly availability for Fall 2025 (especially Thursdays 3:00–4:15 PM)
(Optional) Resume
Rolling review until filled; priority consideration for applications received by Thursday, August 28, 2025.
