Interested in environmental education and mentoring your peers in an introductory Environmental Studies class? Apply to be a Peer TA for Environmental Studies ENVIR 100 class this Winter and add some valuable skills to your portfolio, while working with instructors Elizabeth Wheat and Kristi Straus.

For those of you unfamiliar with this opportunity, the Peer TA position is a valuable (competitive) experience particularly meaningful for students interested in environmental education careers or in pursuing a graduate degree in any field. 

Details

Application Deadline: Extended to Nov. 22, 2015  Apply Here

The positions (2 positions open, dependent on course enrollment) require students to register for the course Peer Teaching Assistants in Environmental Studies (ENVIR 489). These positions provide undergraduate students with the opportunity to develop and enhance teaching skills through supervised direct teaching experience and prepare students for graduate school teaching or other teaching opportunities by developing leadership, mentoring, and communication skills.

Students receive ENVIR 489 course credit (and can apply towards departmental honors) for participating with course instructors in course preparation sessions, attending course lectures, leading one discussion section with instructor guidance, participating in teaching feedback, and completing a short paper on their teaching experience and teaching philosophy.

Undergraduate teaching assistant compensation (at the rate indicated below) is provided for administrative course support and service, including support for course logistics and grading with instructor guidance (approximately 50 hours through the quarter).

Attendance at lecture and leading one discussion session is required. In your cover letter, please indicate which of the discussion sections you are available for:

Lecture: MWF 9:30a – 10:20a

Section AA: T 9:30a – 11:20a
Section AB: T 9:30a – 11:20a
Section AC: T 12:30p – 2:20p
Section AD: T 12:30p – 2:20p
Section AF: Th 9:30a – 11:20a
Section AG: Th 9:30a – 11:20a
Section AH: Th 12:30p – 2:20p
Section AI: Th 12:30p – 2:20p

Requirements

• Attend course lectures and assigned discussion section
• Register for five credits of ENVIR 489
• Enjoy teaching, tutoring, and helping students to excel
• Demonstrated ability to organize and prioritize multiple tasks

Preferred Qualifications

• Environmental Studies major
• Successfully completed ENVIR 100 in the past year

Compensation

• $12.00 per hour
• ASE Open Hire

How to Apply

1. Please include a cover letter describing your skills and experiences relevant to this position. Please also indicate which discussion section(s) you are available for.

2. Please include a current resume that includes your work history and academic accomplishments.

3. Attach your most recent unofficial transcript (pdf format is preferred). Please submit all application materials no later than Monday, November 16, 2015, to: https://catalyst.uw.edu/collectit/dropbox/acorboy/36781

All applicants will be contacted by December 7, 2015.

Application inquiries may be made with: Ann Corboy, Environmental Studies, Program on the Environment

Notes

This job classification is governed by a negotiated labor contract and is subject to union shop provisions. For more information about union shop provisions, visit: http://www.washington.edu/admin/hr/jobs/apl/union-info.html

The University of Washington is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact the Disability Services Office at 206.543.6450 / 206.543.6452 (tty) or dso@u.washington.edu.