Paid PSYC 221 Teaching Assistant Position for Fall 2016!

The Department of Psychology has a paid position to support one of its Social Psychology (PSYC 221-FC01) courses for the Fall 2016 semester.

Responsibilities include:
-Online grading of regular writing assignments, exams, and a final paper
-Managing some aspects of the course website and administration
-Holding regular office hours to assist students with course content

Eligibility Requirements:
-Must have already graduated with a B.A. or B.S. from UMD
-Must have taken PSYC 221 (ideally with Dr. Selterman) and earned at least a B+
-Must be available to hold regular office hours on campus during the Fall 2016 semester (1-2 hours per week)
-TA does not necessarily need to attend all of the class meetings (Tu/Th 6:00pm - 7:15pm), but must be available on selected days at that time.
-Technical proficiency with common software (e.g., Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Canvas).
-Have completed training on the Family Educational Rights & Privacy Act (ter.ps/ferpa)
-Previous teaching assistant experience desired but not required. Competitive applicants are well-organized, highly reliable with independently managed schedules and have strong professional communication skills.

The position is a Contingent 1 contract for up to 10 hours per week for the Fall 2016 term. Compensation is estimated to be $10.25 per hour and will not exceed a total of $1,537 USD (150 hours). The position starts August 29th and ends December 20th.

How to apply:
Send an email to Dr. Selterman [email protected] describing your interests, qualifications and availability. Best consideration will be given to those that apply prior to Friday, July 8th, 2016. Please send your application materials (e.g., cover letter, resume/CV, transcript) as one single PDF document.

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