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Graduate Student Service Appointment at the Department of Anthropology

For Academic Year 2008-2009
Updated December 2007

GSSA Application 2008-2009 Academic Year

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Part I: Department Policies and Procedures for Graduate Student Service Appointments (GSSA)

Part II: Job Eligibility Requirements, Responsibilities, Application and Appointment Process (excluding Summer)

Anthropology 100
Anthropology 101
Anthropology 203
Anthropology 209
Anthropology 210
Anthropology 228
Anthropology 306
Anthropology 353
Anthropology 469
Archaeology 101
Archaeology 105
Archaeology 205
Archaeology 371
Archaeology 480
Archaeology 481
Archaeology 482
Archaeology 483
Archaeology 560
Archaeology 561
Biocultural Anthropology 100
Biocultural Anthropology 101
Biocultural Anthroplogy 201
Biocultural Anthropology 388-389
Biocultural Anthropology 455 level
Senior Teaching Associate
Graduate Student Instructor
Archaeology GSA

Part III: Job Eligibility Requirements, Responsibilities, Application and Appointment for Graduate Student Instructorships(Summer)

Graduate Student Instructor

GSSA Applications

Archy GSA Application

Description of Duties
Supplemental Information Form

PART I: Departmental Policies and Procedures for Graduate Student Service Appointments (GSSA)

A. DEFINITIONS

Applicant: Graduate students in the Department of Anthropology who have submitted departmental GSSA application forms by the stated deadline and no later.
Final Application: Completed application forms that have been reviewed by the Anthropology Administrative/Graduate Office, re-checked and approved by the student, and resubmitted to the Anthropology Administrative/Graduate Office for uses as specified elsewhere in this document.
Ranking: The ranking of eligible applicants made by the Sub-Faculty Appointments' Committee (SFAC) based on the recommendations of the appropriate sub-faculty;
Seniority: Seniority, described by progress through the program, is defined as follows:

Priority 1 cohort: Advanced Ph.C. level (having passed the general exam), substantial portion of dissertation research completed, and post-fieldwork analysis and/or writing of dissertation begun as verified by the signature of the applicant's advisor on the GSSA application form.

Priority 2 cohort: Ph.C. level having passed the general exam but dissertation writing not yet begun.

Priority 3 cohort: M.A.-level in anthropology or field recognized by the applicant's advisor as related to applicant's research and indicated by the advisor's signature on the GSSA application form.

Priority 4 cohort: Comprehensive exam passed.

Priority 5 cohort: pre-comprehensive exam level.

Cumulative GPA: The information to be submitted is the applicant's most current UW cumulative GPA at time of application.

B. ELIGIBILITY

General Considerations

To be eligible for an appointment, an applicant shall:

1) Be making satisfactory progress in the program;

a) Student progress is considered in accordance with both subdisciplinary criteria and the relevant criteria in the University of Washington Handbook (Vol. IV, Chapter 6) at the time final applications for the next academic year are submitted. Students are assumed to be making satisfactory progress unless they have been informed in writing by their advisor that the anthropology faculty has voted in a faculty meeting to place the student on "Warn," "Probation," or "Final Probation" status.

b) Students for whom the anthropology faculty have voted to place on "Warn," "Probation," or "Final Probation" may not take up an appointment. In the event that the applicant rectifies the circumstances which led to being on "Warn," "Probation" or "Final Probation," the eligibility status of the applicant will not be changed for GSSA eligibility until the application period of the subsequent year.

c) Archaeology graduate students, who, on the comprehensive exam, receive "pass without recommendation to proceed in the Ph.D. program but with the award of an M.A. after completion of the other M.A. requirements if the exam score is less than 3.0 but greater than 2.69" or "failure if the exam score is less than 2.7," are not eligible to hold a GSSA position and may NOT take up an appointment.

2) Be qualified to serve as Teaching Assistant (or Instructor) for the course for which the appointment is sought, such qualification to be determined by the appropriate sub-faculty;

a) T.A. positions for courses may have additional eligibility requirements which are specified in the job descriptions in Part II of this document.

b) The applicant must be competent in spoken English according to the criteria in Graduate School Memorandum #8, "English Language Competence."

3) Have completed, or will simultaneously complete, all teacher-training requirements of the Graduate School and the department.

Students must complete 4 teaching workshops (two prior to/concordant with being a TA the first time, and two prior to/concordant with teaching their own course or graduating) ideally including one from each of the categories below.

the annual CIDR Conference on Teaching and Learning held in September
one or more CIDR workshops (conducted in the department)
one or more departmental teaching workshops (organized by the STA)
International Teaching Assistant Workshop (REQUIRED of ALL international students appointed as TAs)
other campus or department workshops

e.g. Catalyst, or 4x4 transformation groups; other options available on campus
GS630: a 2 credit course called Teaching and Learning in Higher Education, offered Winter quarters:

Applications are considered on the basis of the student's record at the time of the application deadline.

C. SELECTION CRITERIA at the 100 and 200 level

The Graduate Program Assistant will provide to the subdisciplinary faculty a preliminary ranking of eligible applicants for each position in order of the first three steps, below. Faculty shall then rank eligible applicants for each position according to the steps below:

Step one:
The student must meet the eligibility requirement(s) set for the course (please see the specific job descriptions).

Step two:
Automatic ranking criteria will be followed as defined below:

A student who has not yet completed three quarters of T.A. appointments above the 100 level, and an additional two quarters at the 100 level for a total not to exceed five quarters shall have priority over those students who have unless the sixth quarter is part of a recruitment package.,
For pre-doctoral instructorships, a student who has not completed three instructorships (which includes evening and summer appointments), in the Department of Anthropology shall have priority over those students who have. An applicant with no previous instructorships will rank lower than an applicant who has had a previous appointment for fall/winter/spring instructorships.
A student who has been guaranteed support for the academic year as part of a recruitment package shall be accommodated if graduate-student service appointments are required to fulfill that guarantee. Such appointments shall be in the student's area of expertise.
So far as is possible, one ANTH 100 T.A. position shall be assigned to each graduate program for each quarter the course is taught.

Step three:
Progress through the program will be applied, allowing those who are further along in their program to be ranked above others (See Section A for definitions of Seniority).

Step four:
Faculty may use the following criteria when ranking individuals of equal ranking after steps one through three:

Level of qualification to serve as T.A. (or instructor, as appropriate) for the course.
Teaching excellence, as judged from the teaching portfolio (e.g., student evaluations, instructor TA evaluations).
Promise of teaching excellence, if the applicant has no teaching experience.
Academic merit, as judged from the professional, academic c.v.

If faculty wish to select an applicant outside of the cohort priority ranking categories (Step 3), they must provide a written explanation for the deviation to the GSA. Explanations will be kept on file by the Graduate Program Assistant. They will be made available to applicants and the sub faculty appointment committee in case of grievance complaints, but will not be shared widely.

D. SELECTION CRITERIA at the 300 and 400 level

The Graduate Program Assistant will provide to the subdisciplinary faculty a preliminary ranking of eligible applicants for each position in order of the first two steps, below. Faculty shall then rank eligible applicants for each position according to the steps below:

Step one:
The student must meet the eligibility requirement(s) set for the course (please see the specific job descriptions).

Step two:
Automatic ranking criteria will be followed as defined below:

A student who has not yet completed three quarters of T.A. appointments above the 100 level, and an additional two quarters at the 100 level for a total not to exceed five quarters shall have priority over those students who have unless the sixth quarter is part of a recruitment package.,
For pre-doctoral instructorships, a student who has not completed three instructorships (which includes evening and summer appointments), in the Department of Anthropology shall have priority over those students who have. An applicant with no previous instructorships will rank lower than an applicant who has had a previous appointment.
A student who has been guaranteed support for the academic year as part of a recruitment package shall be accommodated if graduate-student service appointments are required to fulfill that guarantee. Such appointments shall be in the student's area of expertise.

Step three:
Faculty may use the following criteria when ranking between individuals in the same priority category as defined in step two:

Level of qualification to serve as T.A. (or instructor, as appropriate) for the course.
Teaching excellence, as judged from the teaching portfolio.
Promise of teaching excellence, if the applicant has no teaching experience.
Academic merit, as judged from the professional, academic c.v.

E. APPLICATION PROCESSING PROCEDURES FOR GSSA (Excluding Summer School Appointments):

Applications are processed in accordance with Chapter 6, "Graduate Student Service Appointments," of the University of Washington Handbook Volume IV.

First Monday in December:
The Graduate Program Assistant (GPA) shall make materials for application available to students. The application shall consist of:
1. Application forms with basic data;
2. Transcript(s) (available from the GPA or MyUW);
3. Professional academic curriculum vitae (c.v.) (sample c.v.);
4. Teaching portfolio (sample available in the GPA's office)
5. Applicant's rank order of preference marked on the list of positions to be offered in each quarter of the following year.
Before the third Friday in January:
Consultation with the GPA to ensure the application is complete.
Third Friday in January:
Final applications due in the GPA's office
Fourth Friday in January:
The Senior Teaching Assistant position is selected and offered by the Sub-faculty Appointments Committee for following year
First week in February:
A list of all applicants by position(s) will be posted outside the GPA's office. Applicants are invited to check this list for accuracy and to notify the GPA of any errors by Friday of that week.
Monday of the 2^nd week in February:
Compilation and distribution of the applications by the GPA to the sub-faculties.
End of February:
Reports of rankings by the sub-faculties to the GPA.
Second Friday in March:
Assignment decisions for all appointments (GSEs, and Instructor) are turned over to the Sub-Faculty Appointments' Committee for review and approval. There will be one student representative from each sub-discipline sitting on the committee. At least one of these student members must participate in the committee's review of GSSAs. The Sub-Faculty Appointments' Committee will be responsible for making the final appointment decisions and finalizing the ranking of alternates.
Third Friday in March:
Offers shall be made to applicants. Sub-Faculty Appointments Committee gives the approved appointment list to the departmental Graduate Program Coordinator who is responsible for seeing that letters are sent to all eligible applicants by April 1st.
April 15:
Students shall inform the GPA of their decisions.
A student who has not responded by this date shall be considered to have declined the offer.

A student who expects to be unavailable at this time may sign a carte blanche, stating that s/he agrees to accept any position(s) offered.
Withdrawal / removal from a position:

A student may withdraw from a position without penalty until one calendar month before the first scheduled day of class by informing the GPA in writing.

The Senior Teaching Assistant may withdraw without penalty until 1 August by informing the GPA in writing.

Withdrawal after the deadlines above shall count as part of the student's allocation of three T.A. appointments plus two T.A. appointments at the 100 level;

Offers will be withdrawn from students not making satisfactory progress at the end of spring quarter.
Four to one months prior to appointment:
When three good-faith efforts to contact a potential appointee over a one week period have been made by the departmental Graduate Program Assistant when attempting to fill a position prior to the appointment, the departmental Graduate Program Assistant may, in an attempt to fill the position in a timely manner, turn, in order, to the next names on the list of ranked, eligible applicants for the position.
One month prior to appointment:
When a good-faith effort to contact a potential appointee has been made by the departmental Graduate Program Assistant, when attempting to fill a position during the one month period prior to the start of an appointment, the departmental Graduate Program Assistant may, in an attempt to fill the position in a timely manner, turn, in order, to the next names on the list of ranked, eligible applicants for the position.
By June 1st, the Department of Anthropology will publicly post the names of appointees and the titles of the positions to which they have been appointed.

*PLEASE NOTE:

The following materials are to be available to students offered appointments: UW Executive Order 28 and 30 concerning graduate student appointments; and the Resolution Regarding Graduate Scholars, Fellows, Trainees, and Assistants of the Council of Graduate Schools in the United States. Technically, these materials should be attached to letters offering appointments. Since, however, many students already have copies of them, these materials will be available in the Anthropology Administrative Office for those who need them.

The Department of Anthropology GSSA Statement of Responsibility will be part of letters offering appointments and must be signed and returned to the departmental Graduate Program Assistant. Offers will not be considered accepted and appointments will not be made unless a signed Statement of Responsibility is returned by the deadline for accepting or rejecting an offer.

F. APPLICATION PROCESSING PROCEDURES FOR GSSA FOR SUMMER SCHOOL APPOINTMENTS

Because the application deadline for Graduate Student summer school appointments is earlier than the needs of the department to fill positions, and are more variable than those of other departmental Graduate Student Service Appointments, the following procedures are followed in their allocation.

Applications are processed in accordance with Chapter 6, "Graduate Student Service Appointments, of the University of Washington Handbook, Volume IV, Part IV.

By the second week of autumn quarter of each academic year, the coordinators of the four subdisciplines (archaeology, biocultural anthropology, environmental anthropology, and sociocultural anthropology) call for applications to fill the summer school graduate student service positions available to the department for the next summer quarter. Eligibility for the available positions is determined by criteria found in Part III of this document.
Applications are due to the subdiscipline coordinators by the fourth Friday of autumn quarter. Late applications will not be considered.
The subdiscipline coordinators, in consultation with other members of the sub-discipline, choose the successful applications based upon criteria listed in Part III of this document.
The subdiscipline coordinators forward their recommendations to the chair of the Department of Anthropology by Monday of the seventh week of autumn quarter.
The chair of the department makes the appointments. Both the successful and unsuccessful applicants are notified of the status of their application by the end of autumn quarter.

G. GUIDELINES FOR MAKING APPOINTMENTS

With the exception of the James and Baldwin Fellowships the total amount of departmental support that may be accepted by an anthropology graduate student may not exceed the equivalent of a three-quarter T.A.-ship. Students are permitted to hold non-anthropology fellowships in conjunction with GSSA appointments if such is permitted by the rules of these fellowships. No applicant will be awarded more than one Department of Anthropology Graduate Student Service Appointment in any one quarter. PLEASE NOTE: Before the academic year starts, students may receive multiple offers from which they will select positions in which they wish to serve as a GSSA for the academic year. After September 1, a student who has accepted a GSSA position for a particular quarter shall not be offered another position for that quarter.
Initial offers will always be made to the highest-ranked eligible applicant and will include the information specified in the UW/UAW Contract (Article 4).
Eligible applicants will not receive more than one evening instructor position for the year, unless additional Instructor positions are available and after the entire list of eligible applicants has been exhausted. Then, remaining assignments will be made by starting again at the top of the list. Students applying for evening instructor or instructor positions must have previous T.A. experience.
If the ranking criteria for a position yield a tie between two applicants, the following will be used to rank them:

For T.A. positions: The applicant with fewer previous T.A. appointments will be ranked higher.

For Instructor positions: The applicant with fewer instructor appointments will be ranked higher if both applicants have had such appointments. An applicant with no previous appointments will rank lower than an applicant who has had a previous instructor appointment.

In the event that there is STILL a tie, the applicants will be ranked by GPC.

H. ASSIGNMENT OF TEACHING ASSISTANT (TA), PREDOCTORAL TEACHING ASSOCIATE (TA I) AND PREDOCTORAL TEACHING ASSOCIATE II (TA II) SALARIES TO GSSA

Assignment of TA, TA1 and TA2 salaries will be linked to the student's progress in the program as outlined in the UW/ASE Contract.
According to the University of Washington Handbook Vol. IV, Chapter 6, TA1 appointees are limited to support activities like running a quiz or lab section, while TA2 appointees "may be assigned full responsibility for the conduct of a course..." Thus, Instructor appointments hold a salary at least at the TA2 level. If the University has not allotted the department enough funds to give every Instructor appointment at least a TA2 salary, the chair of the department will be responsible for petitioning the university for further funds.

I. TEACHING EVALUATIONS, REAPPOINTMENT, DISCIPLINARY ACTION, TERMINATION

According to Chapter 6, "Graduate Student Service Appointments" located in Vol. IV-35, of the University of Washington Handbook, "Because of the importance of graduate student appointments as training in teaching and research, it is appropriate for regular evaluation of performance to be made analogous to the evaluation of academic performance in courses. Each department will be responsible for implementing a program of evaluation to be conducted at least annually. Evaluation of the quality of teaching done by a graduate student appointee may be based on procedures for instructional evaluation utilized by the Educational Assessment Center or those developed within the department but should include evaluation by the professor responsible for the course based on at least two visits to the appointee's class or on methods previously agreed to by both parties." The Department of Anthropology will evaluate their teaching assistants at least once a quarter near the middle of the quarter of the T.A. assignment. T.A.s will be evaluated by the professor responsible for the course; evening course instructors will be evaluated by the chairperson of their Ph.D. committee. Evaluation forms will be supplied to the appropriate faculty and will be made available for the student's review and comments. "Evaluations of the student appointee's performance should be placed on file, available for review by the student and by the departmental chairperson as a basis for consideration for reappointment. All written evaluations of a graduate student appointee's performance which are considered in determining reappointment shall be available for the student's review and reply. Reappointment may be expected if the graduate student demonstrates satisfactory progress toward the completion of a graduate degree program and maintains a high standard of performance in the activities associated with the appointment."

UW/UAW Contract (Article 21) specifies that the department will keep all academic student employee (ASE) evaluations, applications, appointment letters, acceptance letters, in a file seperate from the students academic file. In the anthropology department, these files are held in the office of the GPA.

ASEs will not be disciplined or dismissed from their employment without just cause. Any discipline or dismissal can be processed through the grievance procedure, outlined in the UW/UAW Contract.

As least once, before the end of the seventh week of the quarter, the teaching performance of each T.A., evening school instructor, and summer school instructor is to be evaluated. The evaluations will be carried out by the instructor (or designee) in charge of the course in the case of T.A.s and by the student's committee chairperson in the case of instructors. This evaluation is to be based upon, but need not be restricted to, at least one class visitation (lasting the entire class period). Thus, this evaluation is not to be done in place of but, rather, in addition to standard Educational Assessment Center (EAC) course evaluations. A written statement, outlining what the faculty supervisor considers to be satisfactory performance of both teaching and support duties, must be provided to T.A.s by the faculty supervisor at the beginning of the T.A.'s assistantship (i.e., at the first faculty supervisor-T.A. meeting of the quarter). The UW/UAW contract specifies that a job description must be provided to an ASE within three weeks of the start of the quarter.
The instructor must tell the T.A. which class period (day and hour) he/she intends to visit. To the extent feasible, all other things considered, the instructor should seek suggestions from the T.A. as to the class period that should be evaluated/visited.
The instructor's evaluation should be recorded on a form for this purpose this is provided by and available in the department office. T.A.s are required to respond to this evaluation on the form and, after discussing the evaluation and response with the instructor, both are to sign the form indicating that this discussion has taken place. The T.A. then gives the completed form to the Graduate Program Coordinator for the student's file.
Whenever the evaluation of the teaching has been judged to be "unsatisfactory," the instructor and T.A. or instructor are to develop a plan for eliminating the problems (e.g., by attending workshops or seeking advice from the CIDR). This plan must include standard course evaluation by the Educational Assessment Center during the next teaching assignment accepted by the student. This plan must also include a clear-cut and feasible time-table not to exceed three months in duration, starting with the date the evaluation is submitted to the Graduate Program Coordinator for the student's file.
When the plan for eliminating the problems has been completed successfully, a dated report indicating such is to be provided to the student and to the Graduate Program Coordinator by the instructor.
Graduate Students who have received an "unsatisfactory" evaluation of their teaching MAY take up a subsequent T.A. appointment but only if the plan for eliminating the problems has been successfully completed OR if they are completing this plan while in a T.A. positions in the quarter immediately following the quarter in which the "unsatisfactory" evaluation was received. (But, see also the last sentence of item #8, below.)
A student who has received "unsatisfactory" evaluations two quarters in a row MAY NOT take up a T.A. position for a third quarter until the plan for eliminating the problems has been completed successfully. (See also the last sentence of items #8, below.)\
Students who do not agree with the assessment of their teaching may appeal the judgment by submitting a report on the matter to the Graduate Program Coordinator who shall attempt to mediate the dispute. This appeal must be received by the Graduate Program Coordinator within five calendar days after the filing of the initial co-signed evaluation form. After consulting with the principals of the case, the Graduate Program Coordinator must submit a written response to this appeal within five calendar days. This response, which should consist of a report on the results of the attempt to mediate the dispute, must be sent to the department chair as well as to the principals. If, at this point, the matter still has not been resolved, the dispute is to be addressed by the chair of the department. In no case will a student be permitted to take up a T.A. position for a subsequent quarter if a dispute about an evaluation of the student remains unresolved to the satisfactory of all parties. (See University of Washington Handbook VOL. IV, Chapter 6.
All past teaching evaluations by the instructor, as well as reports on efforts to eliminate any problems, are to be maintained in the student's file located in the Department of Anthropology Graduate Program Office. Graduate students are not obligated to submit Educational Assessment Center evaluations for their student ASE file; they may do so or not, as they see fit.
These evaluations will NOT be used to rank applicants when they apply for future positions. This is because, by rules 6 and 7, it is not possible for a person to continue as a T.A. without having successfully completed approved steps for eliminating the problem.
If, after completion of a program of teaching remediation resulting from an unsatisfactory faculty teaching evaluation, a T.A. or graduate student instructor receives another unsatisfactory faculty teaching evaluation or receives an unadjusted median score of less than 2.5 on item 4 of the Instructional Assessment System Student Evaluation of Instruction form, that student becomes ineligible for further teaching assignments in the Department of Anthropology.

J. PETITION PROCEDURES AND THE GSSA APPLICATION

Following the University of Washington Handbook, Vol . IV, Chapter 6, a student who desires to apply for a Department of Anthropology Graduate Student Service Appointment under conditions different from those described in this document should address a written petition to the Graduate Program Coordinator explaining what is desired, what are the exceptional circumstances, and why departure is desirable from the point of view of progress toward the student's degree.
Students who wish to petition GSSA eligibility requirements must submit the petition to the Graduate Program Coordinator no less than 10 days prior to the GSSA application deadline (which is the third Friday in January).
Within 5 days of receiving the petition, the Graduate Program Coordinator reviews the petition and notifies the student whether the petition is approved or denied. If the petition is denied, the letter from the Graduate Program Coordinator must include an explanation for the denial. Written copies of the petition and the Graduate Program Coordinator's response will be put in the student's file.
If the student is not satisfied with the Graduate Program Coordinator's response, she or he may immediately resubmit the petition to the chair of the department. The petition that goes to the chair must include a copy of the original petition and a copy of the Graduate Program Coordinator's written explanation for the denial. It may also include other informational or supporting documents (e.g. letter of support from the student's advisor).
Within five days of receiving the petition, the chair reviews the petition and notifies the student whether the petition is approved or denied. If the petition is denied, the letter from the chair must include an explanation for the denial. Written copies of the petition and the chair's response will be put in the student's file.

K. PROCEDURES FOR QUESTIONS, GRIEVANCES AND COMPLAINTS

"It is the intent of the University that every student who applies for or holds a graduate student appointment and is currently enrolled at the University of Washington shall have the right to a fair hearing regarding any complaint which may arise out of an interpretation or application of [University policies]." Taken from Chapter 6, "Graduate Student Service Appointments," of the University of Washington Handbook Vol. IV, page 37.

Applicants who have a question, grievance, or complaint about the handling of their application for a Graduate Student Service Appointment are encouraged to present the situation in writing (e-mail messages are not acceptable) to the Graduate Program Coordinator. In order to facilitate a timely resolution of a graduate student's concerns, the student is encouraged to present his or her view of the situation as soon as possible. If the applicant does not wish to make this presentation to the Graduate Program Coordinator or if the situation is not resolved by the applicant's presentation to the Graduate Program Coordinator, then the applicant should address his or her complaint in writing (e-mail messages are not acceptable) to the chair of the department. Every effort should be made to effect a mutually acceptable resolution of the situation using procedures at the departmental level.
Appointees who have a grievance or complaint are encouraged to present the situation in writing (e-mail messages are not acceptable) to the Graduate Program Coordinator. In order to facilitate a timely resolution of a graduate student's concerns, the student is encouraged to present the situation as soon as possible. If the student does not wish to contact the Graduate Program Coordinator or the situation is not resolved by contacting the Graduate Program Coordinator, then the applicant should present the situation in writing (e-mail messages are not acceptable) to the chair of the department. Every effort should be made to effect a mutually acceptable resolution of the situation using procedures at the departmental level.
If the parties are unable to resolve the situation within a reasonable period of time, the student may then seek to file a grievance with the UW/UAW.

PART II: Job Eligibility Requirements, Responsibilities, Application and Appointment Process (Excluding Summer School Appointments)

Department of Anthropology Job Announcements

ANTHROPOLOGY 100 JOB DESCRIPTION AND ELIGILBILTY REQUIREMENTS

Description of Job Responsibilities

A teaching assistant is expected to have knowledge and/or experience with the subject matter of the course in which he or she works; attend lectures regularly; meet scheduled sections; hold regular office hours; be available to students by appointment; provide academic advising on study skills and writing skills as appropriate to a given course; prepare and make presentation (lecture, group discussion, demonstrations) in sections as requested by the faculty member in charge of the course; prepare visual aids and class handouts as appropriate; assist in the preparation and teaching of laboratory sections and meetings; meet regularly with the faculty member in charge and with other T.A.s for course planning; prepare test questions; aid in the physical production of tests; monitor examinations; keep accurate records of student grades for sections as necessary; assist with grading; conduct sections evaluations; and carry out any other duties appropriate to the successful conduct of the course.

SELECTION CRITERIA

Course Eligibility - Step one:
Eligibility Requirement for Anth 100

Automatic Ranking Criteria applied - Step two:
(See Part I, Section C for automatic ranking)

Progress through the program applied - Step three:
(See Part I, Section A for definitions of Seniority).

Faculty rank within groups defined by the above process - Step four:
Faculty may use the following criteria when ranking individuals of equal ranking after steps one through three:

Level of qualification to serve as T.A. (or instructor, as appropriate) for the course.
Teaching excellence, as judged from the teaching portfolio (e.g., student evaluations, instructor TA evaluations).
Promise of teaching excellence, if the applicant has no teaching experience.
Academic merit, as judged from the professional, academic c.v.

ANTHROPOLOGY 101 JOB DESCRIPTION AND ELIGILBILTY REQUIREMENTS

Exploring Sociocultural Anthropology

Description of Job Responsibilities

A Teaching Assistant is expected to have knowledge and/or experience with the subject matter in sociocultural anthropology; attend lectures regularly; meet scheduled Sections; hold regular office hours; be available to students by appointment; provide academic advising on study skills and writing skills as appropriate to a given course; prepare and make presentation (lecture, group discussion, demonstrations) in Sections as requested by the faculty member in charge of the course; prepare visual aids and class handouts as appropriate; assist in the preparation and teaching of laboratory sections and meetings; meet regularly with the faculty member in charge and with other TAs for course planning; prepare test questions; aid in the physical production of tests; monitor examinations; keep accurate records of student grades for Sections as necessary; assist with grading; conduct Sections evaluations; and any other duties appropriate to the successful conduct of the course.

SELECTION CRITERIA

Course Eligibility - Step one:
Unless the candidate has already been a TA for ANTH 101, completion of one course at the graduate level in Sociocultural Anthropology is required

Automatic Ranking Criteria applied - Step two:
(See Part I, Section C for automatic ranking)

Progress through the program applied - Step three:
(See Part I, Section A for definitions of Seniority).

Faculty rank within groups defined by the above process - Step four:
Faculty may use the following criteria when ranking individuals of equal ranking after steps one through three:

Level of qualification to serve as T.A. (or instructor, as appropriate) for the course.
Teaching excellence, as judged from the teaching portfolio (e.g., student evaluations, instructor TA evaluations).
Promise of teaching excellence, if the applicant has no teaching experience.
Academic merit, as judged from the professional, academic c.v.

ANTHROPOLOGY 203 JOB DESCRIPTION AND ELIGILBILTY REQUIREMENTS

Introduction to Anthropological Linguistics

Description of Job Responsibilities

Teaching Assistant is expected to have knowledge and/or experience with the subject matter in linguistic anthropology; attend lectures regularly; meet scheduled Sections; hold regular office hours; be available to students by appointment; provide academic advising on study skills and writing skills as appropriate to a given course; prepare and make presentation (lecture, group discussion, demonstrations) in Sections as requested by the faculty member in charge of the course; prepare visual aids and class handouts as appropriate; assist in the preparation and teaching of laboratory sections and meetings; meet regularly with the faculty member in charge and with other TAs for course planning; prepare test questions; aid in the physical production of tests; monitor examinations; keep accurate records of student grades for Sections as necessary; assist with grading; conduct Sections evaluations; and any other duties appropriate to the successful conduct of the course.

SELECTION CRITERIA

Course Eligibility - Step one:
Some background in linguistic anthropology is required to TA in Anth 203.Unless an individual has previously held a TA in Anth 203 or completed Anth 503, equivalent course work is required, to be approved by the instructor

Automatic Ranking Criteria applied - Step two:
(See Part I, Section C for automatic ranking)

Progress through the program applied - Step three:
(See Part I, Section A for definitions of Seniority).

Faculty rank within groups defined by the above process - Step four:
Faculty may use the following criteria when ranking individuals of equal ranking after steps one through three:

Level of qualification to serve as T.A. (or instructor, as appropriate) for the course.
Teaching excellence, as judged from the teaching portfolio (e.g., student evaluations, instructor TA evaluations).
Promise of teaching excellence, if the applicant has no teaching experience.
Academic merit, as judged from the professional, academic c.v.

ANTHROPOLOGY 209 JOB DESCRIPTION AND ELIGILBILTY REQUIREMENTS

Anthropology Through Visual Media

Description of Job Responsibilities

Teaching Assistant is expected to have knowledge and/or experience with theories and methods of Visual Anthropology or a relevant, related field; attend lectures regularly; meet scheduled Sections; hold regular office hours; be available to students by appointment; provide academic advising on study, writing, and production skills as appropriate; prepare and make presentations (lecture, group discussion, demonstrations) in Sections as requested by the faculty member in charge of the course; prepare visual aids and class handouts as appropriate; meet regularly with the faculty member in charge and with other TAs for course planning; prepare test questions; aid in the physical production of tests; monitor examinations; keep accurate records of student grades for Sections as necessary; assist with grading; conduct Sections evaluations; and any other duties appropriate to the successful conduct of the course.

SELECTION CRITERIA

Course Eligibility - Step one:
Unless an individual has previously held a TA in ANTH 209, completion of ANTH 536 or equivalent course work is required. The coursework requirement may be waived if an individual has a demonstrable background in visual theory and method.

Automatic Ranking Criteria applied - Step two:
(See Part I, Section C for automatic ranking)

Progress through the program applied - Step three:
(See Part I, Section A for definitions of Seniority).

Faculty rank within groups defined by the above process - Step four:
Faculty may use the following criteria when ranking individuals of equal ranking after steps one through three:

Level of qualification to serve as T.A. (or instructor, as appropriate) for the course.
Teaching excellence, as judged from the teaching portfolio (e.g., student evaluations, instructor TA evaluations).
Promise of teaching excellence, if the applicant has no teaching experience.
Academic merit, as judged from the professional, academic c.v.

ANTHROPOLOGY 210 JOB DESCRIPTION AND ELIGILBILTY REQUIREMENTS

Introduction to Environmental Anthropology

Description of Job Responsibilities

Teaching Assistant is expected to have knowledge and/or experience with theories and methods of Environmental Anthropology or a relevant, related field; attend lectures regularly; meet scheduled Sections; hold regular office hours; be available to students by appointment; provide academic advising on study, writing, and production skills as appropriate; prepare and make presentations (lecture, group discussion, demonstrations) in Sections as requested by the faculty member in charge of the course; prepare visual aids and class handouts as appropriate; meet regularly with the faculty member in charge and with other TAs for course planning; prepare test questions; aid in the physical production of tests; monitor examinations; keep accurate records of student grades for Sections as necessary; assist with grading; conduct Sections evaluations; and any other duties appropriate to the successful conduct of the course.

SELECTION CRITERIA

Course Eligibility - Step one:
Unless the candidate has already been a TA in ANTH 210, completion of at least one of the following is required for eligibility: ANTH 457, 458, 459, or 570

Automatic Ranking Criteria applied - Step two:
(See Part I, Section C for automatic ranking)

Progress through the program applied - Step three:
(See Part I, Section A for definitions of Seniority).

Faculty rank within groups defined by the above process - Step four:
Faculty may use the following criteria when ranking individuals of equal ranking after steps one through three:

Level of qualification to serve as T.A. (or instructor, as appropriate) for the course.
Teaching excellence, as judged from the teaching portfolio (e.g., student evaluations, instructor TA evaluations).
Promise of teaching excellence, if the applicant has no teaching experience.
Academic merit, as judged from the professional, academic c.v.

ANTHROPOLOGY 228 JOB DESCRIPTION AND ELIGILBILTY REQUIREMENTS

Identities: Race, Class, Gender, and Sexuality in Anthropology

Description of Job Responsibilities

A teaching assistant is expected to have knowledge and/or experience with the subject matter of the course in which he or she works; attend lectures regularly; meet scheduled sections; hold regular office hours; be available to students by appointment; provide academic advising on study skills and writing skills as appropriate to a given course; prepare and make presentation (lecture, group discussion, demonstrations) in sections as requested by the faculty member in charge of the course; prepare visual aids and class handouts as appropriate; assist in the preparation and teaching of laboratory sections and meetings; meet regularly with the faculty member in charge and with other T.A.s for course planning; prepare test questions; aid in the physical production of tests; monitor examinations; keep accurate records of student grades for sections as necessary; assist with grading; conduct sections evaluations; and any other duties appropriate to the successful conduct of the course

SELECTION CRITERIA

Course Eligibility - Step one:
Unless the candidate has already been a TA in ANTH 228, completion of one course at the graduate level in Sociocultural Anthropology as well as one course pertaining to transnationalism and identity is required

Automatic Ranking Criteria applied - Step two:
(See Part I, Section C for automatic ranking)

Progress through the program applied - Step three:
(See Part I, Section A for definitions of Seniority).

Faculty rank within groups defined by the above process - Step four:
Faculty may use the following criteria when ranking individuals of equal ranking after steps one through three:

Level of qualification to serve as T.A. (or instructor, as appropriate) for the course.
Teaching excellence, as judged from the teaching portfolio (e.g., student evaluations, instructor TA evaluations).
Promise of teaching excellence, if the applicant has no teaching experience.
Academic merit, as judged from the professional, academic c.v.

ANTHROPOLOGY 306 JOB DESCRIPTION AND ELIGILBILTY REQUIREMENTS

Representations of the Pacific Islands and Islanders

Description of Job Responsibilities

A teaching assistant is expected to have knowledge and/or experience with the subject matter of the course in which he or she works; attend lectures regularly; meet scheduled sections; hold regular office hours; be available to students by appointment; provide academic advising on study skills and writing skills as appropriate to a given course; prepare and make presentations (lecture, group discussion, demonstrations) in sections as requested by the faculty member in charge of the course; prepare visual aids and class handouts as appropriate; meet regularly with the faculty member in charge and with other T.A.s for course planning; prepare test questions; aid in the physical production of tests; monitor examinations; keep accurate records of student grades for sections as necessary; assist with grading; conduct sections evaluations; and any other duties appropriate to the successful conduct of the course.

SELECTION CRITERIA

Course Eligibility - Step one:
Eligible applicants will have prior experience with Pacific Island Studies and working with Pacific Islander students.

Automatic Ranking Criterai applied - Step two:
(See Part I, Section D for automatic ranking)

Faculty ranking process - Step three:
Faculty may use the following criteria when ranking between individuals in the same priority category as defined in step two:

Level of qualification to serve as T.A. (or instructor, as appropriate) for the course, based on prior experience with Pacific Island Studies and work with Pacific Islander students.
Teaching excellence, as judged from the teaching portfolio
Promise of teaching excellence, if the applicant has no teaching experience
Academic merit, as judged from the professional, academic c.v.

ANTHROPOLOGY 353 JOB DESCRIPTION AND ELIGILBILTY REQUIREMENTS

Anthropological Studies of Women

Description of Job Responsibilities

A teaching assistant is expected to have knowledge and/or experience with the subject matter of the course in which he or she works; attend lectures regularly; meet scheduled sections; hold regular office hours; be available to students by appointment; provide academic advising on study skills and writing skills as appropriate to a given course; prepare and make presentations (lecture, group discussion, demonstrations) in sections as requested by the faculty member in charge of the course; prepare visual aids and class handouts as appropriate; meet regularly with the faculty member in charge and with other T.A.s for course planning; prepare test questions; aid in the physical production of tests; monitor examinations; keep accurate records of student grades for sections as necessary; assist with grading; conduct sections evaluations; and any other duties appropriate to the successful conduct of the course.

SELECTION CRITERIA

Course Eligibility - Step one:
Eligible applicants will have taken WOMEN 501, WOMEN 502, or WOMEN 503 (Women Studies certificate core courses) or equivalent coursework in women studies, feminist theory or feminist anthropology.

Automatic Ranking Criterai applied - Step two:
(See Part I, Section D for automatic ranking)

Faculty ranking process - Step three:
Faculty may use the following criteria when ranking between individuals in the same priority category as defined in step two:

Level of qualification to serve as T.A. (or instructor, as appropriate) for the course, based on performance in Women 501, Women 502, and Women 503 or performance in equivalent coursework in which gender analysis was an integral part.
Teaching excellence, as judged from the teaching portfolio
Promise of teaching excellence, if the applicant has no teaching experience
Academic merit, as judged from the professional, academic c.v

ANTHROPOLOGY 469 JOB DESCRIPTION AND ELIGILBILTY REQUIREMENTS

Public Health/African Studies

Description of Job Responsibilities

A teaching assistant is expected to have knowledge and/or experience with the subject matter of the course in which he or she works; attend lectures regularly; meet scheduled sections; hold regular office hours; be available to students by appointment; provide academic advising on study skills and writing skills as appropriate to a given course; prepare and make presentation (lecture, group discussion, demonstrations) in sections as requested by the faculty member in charge of the course; prepare visual aids and class handouts as appropriate; assist in the preparation and teaching of laboratory sections and meetings; meet regularly with the faculty member in charge and with other T.A.s for course planning; prepare test questions; aid in the physical production of tests; monitor examinations; keep accurate records of student grades for sections as necessary; assist with grading; conduct sections evaluations; and any other duties appropriate to the successful conduct of the course

SELECTION CRITERIA

Course Eligibility - Step one:
Eligible applicants will have taken an advanced or grad course on Africa or Global health

Automatic Ranking Criteria applied - Step two:
(See Part I, Section D for automatic ranking)

Faculty ranking process - Step three:
Faculty may use the following criteria when ranking between individuals in the same priority category as defined in step two:

Level of qualification to serve as T.A. (or instructor, as appropriate) for the course, based on performance in advanced/grad level courses in Africa or global health
Teaching excellence, as judged from the teaching portfolio
Promise of teaching excellence, if the applicant has no teaching experience
Academic merit, as judged from the professional, academic c.v.

ARCHAEOLOGY 101 JOB DESCRIPTION AND ELIGILBILTY REQUIREMENTS

Exploring Archaeology

Description of Job Responsibilities

Teaching Assistant is expected to have knowledge and/or experience with the subject matter in archaeology; attend lectures regularly; meet scheduled Sections; hold regular office hours; be available to students by appointment; provide academic advising on study skills and writing skills as appropriate to a given course; prepare and make presentation (lecture, group discussion, demonstrations) in Sections as requested by the faculty member in charge of the course; prepare visual aids and class handouts as appropriate; assist in the preparation and teaching of laboratory sections and meetings; meet regularly with the faculty member in charge and with other TAs for course planning; prepare test questions; aid in the physical production of tests; monitor examinations; keep accurate records of student grades for Sections as necessary; assist with grading; conduct Sections evaluations; and any other duties appropriate to the successful conduct of the course.

SELECTION CRITERIA

Course Eligibility - Step one:
Unless the candidate has already been a TA for ARCHY 101, completion of one course at the advanced undergraduate or graduate level in archaeology is required.

Automatic Ranking Criteria applied - Step two:
(See Part I, Section C for automatic ranking)

Progress through the program applied - Step three:
(See Part I, Section A for definitions of Seniority).

Faculty rank within groups defined by the above process - Step four:
Faculty may use the following criteria when ranking individuals of equal ranking after steps one through three:

Level of qualification to serve as T.A. (or instructor, as appropriate) for the course.
Teaching excellence, as judged from the teaching portfolio (e.g., student evaluations, instructor TA evaluations).
Promise of teaching excellence, if the applicant has no teaching experience.
Academic merit, as judged from the professional, academic c.v.

ARCHAEOLOGY 105 JOB DESCRIPTION AND ELIGILBILTY REQUIREMENTS

The Human Past

Description of Job Responsibilities

A teaching assistant is expected to have knowledge and/or experience with the subject matter of the course in which he or she works; attend lectures regularly; meet scheduled sections; hold regular office hours; be available to students by appointment; provide academic advising on study skills and writing skills as appropriate to a given course; prepare and make presentation (lecture, group discussion, demonstrations) in sections as requested by the faculty member in charge of the course; prepare visual aids and class handouts as appropriate; assist in the preparation and teaching of laboratory sections and meetings; meet regularly with the faculty member in charge and with other T.A.s for course planning; prepare test questions; aid in the physical production of tests; monitor examinations; keep accurate records of student grades for sections as necessary; assist with grading; conduct sections evaluations; and any other duties appropriate to the successful conduct of the course

SELECTION CRITERIA

Course Eligibility - Step one:
Unless the candidate has already been a TA for ARCHY 105, completion of one course at the advanced undergraduate or graduate level in archaeology is required

Automatic Ranking Criteria applied - Step two:
(See Part I, Section C for automatic ranking)

Progress through the program applied - Step three:
(See Part I, Section A for definitions of Seniority).

Faculty rank within groups defined by the above process - Step four:
Faculty may use the following criteria when ranking individuals of equal ranking after steps one through three:

Level of qualification to serve as T.A. (or instructor, as appropriate) for the course.
Teaching excellence, as judged from the teaching portfolio (e.g., student evaluations, instructor TA evaluations).
Promise of teaching excellence, if the applicant has no teaching experience.
Academic merit, as judged from the professional, academic c.v.

ARCHAEOLOGY 205 JOB DESCRIPTION AND ELIGILBILTY REQUIREMENTS

Principles of Archaeology

Description of Job Responsibilities

A teaching assistant is expected to have knowledge and/or experience with the subject matter of the course in which he or she works; attend lectures regularly; meet scheduled sections; hold regular office hours; be available to students by appointment; provide academic advising on study skills and writing skills as appropriate to a given course; prepare and make presentation (lecture, group discussion, demonstrations) in sections as requested by the faculty member in charge of the course; prepare visual aids and class handouts as appropriate; assist in the preparation and teaching of laboratory sections and meetings; meet regularly with the faculty member in charge and with other T.A.s for course planning; prepare test questions; aid in the physical production of tests; monitor examinations; keep accurate records of student grades for sections as necessary; assist with grading; conduct sections evaluations; and any other duties appropriate to the successful conduct of the course

SELECTION CRITERIA

Course Eligibility - Step one:
Unless an individual has previously held a TA in Archy 205, completion of Archy 501 or equivalent course work is required, as is also completion of an archaeological field-school or equivalent field-experience

Automatic Ranking Criteria applied - Step two:
(See Part I, Section C for automatic ranking)

Progress through the program applied - Step three:
(See Part I, Section A for definitions of Seniority).

Faculty rank within groups defined by the above process - Step four:
Faculty may use the following criteria when ranking individuals of equal ranking after steps one through three:

Level of qualification to serve as T.A. (or instructor, as appropriate) for the course.
Teaching excellence, as judged from the teaching portfolio (e.g., student evaluations, instructor TA evaluations).
Promise of teaching excellence, if the applicant has no teaching experience.
Academic merit, as judged from the professional, academic c.v.

ARCHAEOLOGY 371 JOB DESCRIPTION AND ELIGILBILTY REQUIREMENTS

Analysis of Archaeological Data (Archaeological Mapping)

Description of Job Responsibilities

A teaching assistant is expected to have knowledge and/or experience with the subject matter of the course in which he or she works; attend lectures regularly; meet scheduled sections; hold regular office hours; be available to students by appointment; provide academic advising on study skills and writing skills as appropriate to a given course; prepare and make presentation (lecture, group discussion, demonstrations) in sections as requested by the faculty member in charge of the course; prepare visual aids and class handouts as appropriate; assist in the preparation and teaching of laboratory sections and meetings; meet regularly with the faculty member in charge and with other T.A.s for course planning; prepare test questions; aid in the physical production of tests; monitor examinations; keep accurate records of student grades for sections as necessary; assist with grading; conduct sections evaluations; and any other duties appropriate to the successful conduct of the course

SELECTION CRITERIA

Course Eligibility - Step one:
Unless an individual has previously held a TA in Archy 371, completion of Archy 371 or equivalent course work is required, as is also archaeological field-work experience

Automatic Ranking Criteria applied - Step two:
(See Part I, Section D for automatic ranking)

Faculty ranking process - Step three:
Faculty may use the following criteria when ranking between individuals in the same priority category as defined in step two:

Level of qualification to serve as T.A. (or instructor, as appropriate) for the course, based on performance in ARCHY 371 and competency in archaeological mapping (e.g. use of DGPS, total station, theodolite, target compass) through prior coursework and/or field experience
Teaching excellence, as judged from the teaching portfolio
Promise of teaching excellence, if the applicant has no teaching experience
Academic merit, as judged from the professional, academic c.v.

ARCHAEOLOGY 480 JOB DESCRIPTION AND ELIGILBILTY REQUIREMENTS

Advanced Archaeological Analysis: Ceramics

Description of Job Responsibilities

A teaching assistant is expected to have knowledge and/or experience with the subject matter of the course in which he or she works; attend lectures regularly; meet scheduled sections; hold regular office hours; be available to students by appointment; provide academic advising on study skills and writing skills as appropriate to a given course; prepare and make presentation (lecture, group discussion, demonstrations) in sections as requested by the faculty member in charge of the course; prepare visual aids and class handouts as appropriate; assist in the preparation and teaching of laboratory sections and meetings; meet regularly with the faculty member in charge and with other T.A.s for course planning; prepare test questions; aid in the physical production of tests; monitor examinations; keep accurate records of student grades for sections as necessary; assist with grading; conduct sections evaluations; and any other duties appropriate to the successful conduct of the course

SELECTION CRITERIA

Course Eligibility - Step one:
Only students who have completed Archy 480 are eligible for this position

Automatic Ranking Criteria applied - Step two:
(See Part I, Section D for automatic ranking)

Faculty ranking process - Step three:
Faculty may use the following criteria when ranking between individuals in the same priority category as defined in step two:

Level of qualification to serve as T.A. (or instructor, as appropriate) for the course based upon performance in the advanced Archy 480. Within the group of people who have taken the course, applicants will be ranked by the grade received
Teaching excellence, as judged from the teaching portfolio
Promise of teaching excellence, if the applicant has no teaching experience
Academic merit, as judged from the professional, academic c.v.

ARCHAEOLOGY 481 JOB DESCRIPTION AND ELIGILBILTY REQUIREMENTS

Advanced Archaeological Analysis: Faunal Remains

Description of Job Responsibilities

Teaching Assistant is expected to have knowledge and/or experience with zooarchaeology; attend class regularly; hold regular office hours; be available to students by appointment; prepare and make presentation (lecture, group discussion, demonstrations) as requested by the faculty member in charge of the course; prepare visual aids and class handouts as appropriate; assist in the preparation and teaching of laboratory sections and meetings; meet regularly with the faculty member in charge and with other TAs for course planning; prepare test questions; aid in the physical production of tests; monitor examinations; keep accurate records of student grades for Sections as necessary; assist with grading; conduct Sections evaluations; and any other duties appropriate to the successful conduct of the course.

SELECTION CRITERIA

Course Eligibility - Step one:
Only students who have completed Archy 481 are eligible for this position

Automatic Ranking Criteria applied - Step two:
(See Part I, Section D for automatic ranking)

Faculty ranking process - Step three:
Faculty may use the following criteria when ranking between individuals in the same priority category as defined in step two:

Level of qualification to serve as T.A. (or instructor, as appropriate) for the course based upon performance in the advanced Archy 481. Within the group of people who have taken the course, applicants will be ranked by the grade received
Teaching excellence, as judged from the teaching portfolio
Promise of teaching excellence, if the applicant has no teaching experience
Academic merit, as judged from the professional, academic c.v.

ARCHAEOLOGY 482 JOB DESCRIPTION AND ELIGILBILTY REQUIREMENTS

Advanced Archaeological Analysis: Geoarchaeology

Description of Job Responsibilities

Teaching Assistant is expected to have knowledge and/or experience with geoarchaeology; attend class regularly; hold regular office hours; be available to students by appointment; prepare and make presentation (lecture, group discussion, demonstrations) as requested by the faculty member in charge of the course; prepare visual aids and class handouts as appropriate; assist in the preparation and teaching of laboratory sections and meetings; meet regularly with the faculty member in charge and with other TAs for course planning; prepare test questions; aid in the physical production of tests; monitor examinations; keep accurate records of student grades for Sections as necessary; assist with grading; conduct Sections evaluations; and any other duties appropriate to the successful conduct of the course.

SELECTION CRITERIA

Course Eligibility - Step one:
Only students who have completed Archy 482 are eligible for this position

Automatic Ranking Criteria applied - Step two:
(See Part I, Section D for automatic ranking)

Faculty ranking process - Step three:
Faculty may use the following criteria when ranking between individuals in the same priority category as defined in step two:

Level of qualification to serve as T.A. (or instructor, as appropriate) for the course based upon performance in the advanced Archy 482. Within the group of people who have taken the course, applicants will be ranked by the grade received
Teaching excellence, as judged from the teaching portfolio
Promise of teaching excellence, if the applicant has no teaching experience
Academic merit, as judged from the professional, academic c.v.

ARCHAEOLOGY 483 JOB DESCRIPTION AND ELIGILBILTY REQUIREMENTS

Analyses of Stone Artifacts

Description of Job Responsibilities

Teaching Assistant is expected to have knowledge and/or experience with stone artifacts; attend class regularly; hold regular office hours; be available to students by appointment; prepare and make presentation (lecture, group discussion, demonstrations) as requested by the faculty member in charge of the course; prepare visual aids and class handouts as appropriate; assist in the preparation and teaching of laboratory sections and meetings; meet regularly with the faculty member in charge and with other TAs for course planning; prepare test questions; aid in the physical production of tests; monitor examinations; keep accurate records of student grades for Sections as necessary; assist with grading; conduct Sections evaluations; and any other duties appropriate to the successful conduct of the course.

SELECTION CRITERIA

Course Eligibility - Step one:
Only students who have completed Archy 483 are eligible for this position

Automatic Ranking Criteria applied - Step two:
(See Part I, Section D for automatic ranking)

Faculty ranking process - Step three:
Faculty may use the following criteria when ranking between individuals in the same priority category as defined in step two:

Level of qualification to serve as T.A. (or instructor, as appropriate) for the course based upon performance in the advanced Archy 483 and other experience in the analysis of flaked stone (criteria not ordered)
Teaching excellence, as judged from the teaching portfolio
Promise of teaching excellence, if the applicant has no teaching experience
Academic merit, as judged from the professional, academic c.v.

ARCHAEOLOGY 560 JOB DESCRIPTION AND ELIGILBILTY REQUIREMENTS

Inroduction to GIS

Description of Job Responsibilities

A Teaching Assistant is expected to have knowledge and/or experience with the subject matter of the course in which he or she works; attend lectures regularly; meet scheduled Sections; hold regular office hours; be available to students by appointment; provide academic advising on study skills and writing skills as appropriate to a given course; prepare and make presentation (lecture, group discussion, demonstrations) in Sections as requested by the faculty member in charge of the course; prepare visual aids and class handouts as appropriate; assist in the preparation and teaching of laboratory sections and meetings; meet regularly with the faculty member in charge and with other TAs for course planning; prepare test questions; aid in the physical production of tests; monitor examinations; keep accurate records of student grades for Sections as necessary; assist with grading; conduct Sections evaluations; and any other duties appropriate to the successful conduct of the course.

SELECTION CRITERIA

Course Eligibility - Step one:
Eligible individuals will have completed GIS related coursework and/or have similar relevant experience

Automatic Ranking Criteria applied - Step two:
(See Part I, Section C for automatic ranking)

Faculty ranking process - Step three:
Faculty may use the following criteria when ranking between individuals in the same priority category as defined in step two:

Level of qualification to serve as T.A. (or instructor, as appropriate) for the course, based on performance in GIS related coursework or similar relevant experience
Teaching excellence, as judged from the teaching portfolio
Promise of teaching excellence, if the applicant has no teaching experience
Academic merit, as judged from the professional, academic c.v.

ARCHAEOLOGY 561 JOB DESCRIPTION AND ELIGILBILTY REQUIREMENTS

Dating Methods in Archaeology

Description of Job Responsibilities

A Teaching Assistant is expected to have knowledge and/or experience with dating methods in archaeology, in particular luminescence dating; attend lectures regularly; be available to students by appointment for laboratory training; provide academic advising on study and writing skills as appropriate; prepare and make presentations (mainly laboratory demonstrations) as requested by the faculty member in charge of the course; prepare visual aids and class handouts as appropriate; meet regularly with the faculty member in charge; and any other duties appropriate to the successful conduct of the course.

SELECTION CRITERIA

Course Eligibility - Step one:
Only students who have completed Archy 561 are eligible for this position

Automatic Ranking Criteria applied - Step two:
(See Part I, Section C for automatic ranking)

Faculty ranking process - Step three:
Faculty may use the following criteria when ranking between individuals in the same priority category as defined in step two:

Level of qualification to serve as T.A. (or instructor, as appropriate) for the course, based upon performance in Archy 561 and other relevant experience
Teaching excellence, as judged from the teaching portfolio
Promise of teaching excellence, if the applicant has no teaching experience
Academic merit, as judged from the professional, academic c.v.

BIOCULTURAL ANTHROPOOGY 100 JOB DESCRIPTION AND ELIGILBILTY REQUIREMENTS

Evolution and Human Behavior

Description of Job Responsibilities

A teaching assistant is expected to have knowledge and/or experience with the subject matter of the course in which he or she works; attend lectures regularly; meet with scheduled quiz sections; hold regular office hours; be available to students by appointment; provide academic advising on study skills and writing skills as appropriate to a given course; prepare and make presentation (lecture, group discussion, demonstrations) in laboratory or quiz sections as requested by the faculty member in charge of the course; prepare visual aids and class handouts as appropriate; assist in the preparation and teaching of laboratory sections and meetings; meet regularly with the faculty member in charge and with other T.A.s for course planning; prepare test and assignment questions; aid in the physical production of tests and assignments; monitor examinations; keep accurate records of student grades for sections as necessary; assist with grading; conduct section evaluations; and any other duties appropriate to the successful conduct of the course.

TAs for Bio A 100 will lead quiz (discussion) sections, not lab sections. Specific responsibilities of Bio A 100 TAs include:

Leading weekly group discussions around assigned questions
Collecting and grading weekly short answers assignments.
Assist in grading course papers.
Provide guidance to students in the conduct of original research, and assist students in the process of writing their research results.

SELECTION CRITERIA

Course Eligibility - Step one:
Unless an individual has previously held a TA in Bio A 100 or Bio A 101, completion of Bio A 201 or Bio A 502, or equivalent course work covering biological evolution, is required

Automatic Ranking Criteria applied - Step two:
(See Part I, Section C for automatic ranking)

Progress through the program applied - Step three:
(See Part I, Section A for definitions of Seniority).

Faculty rank within groups defined by the above process - Step four:
Faculty may use the following criteria when ranking individuals of equal ranking after steps one through three:

Level of qualification to serve as T.A. (or instructor, as appropriate) for the course.
Teaching excellence, as judged from the teaching portfolio (e.g., student evaluations, instructor TA evaluations).
Promise of teaching excellence, if the applicant has no teaching experience.
Academic merit, as judged from the professional, academic c.v.

BIOCULTURAL ANTHROPOOGY 101 JOB DESCRIPTION AND ELIGILBILTY REQUIREMENTS

Human Biological Diversity

Description of Job Responsibilities

A teaching assistant is expected to have knowledge and/or experience with the subject matter of the course in which he or she works; attend lectures regularly; meet with scheduled laboratory sections; hold regular office hours; be available to students by appointment; provide academic advising on study skills and writing skills as appropriate to a given course; prepare and make presentation (lecture, group discussion, demonstrations) in laboratory sections as requested by the faculty member in charge of the course; prepare visual aids and class handouts as appropriate; assist in the preparation and teaching of laboratory sections and meetings; meet regularly with the faculty member in charge and with other T.A.s for course planning; prepare test and assignment questions; aid in the physical production of tests and assignments; monitor examinations; keep accurate records of student grades for sections as necessary; assist with grading; conduct section evaluations; and any other duties appropriate to the successful conduct of the course

TAs for Bio A 101 will lead laboratory sections, not discussion sections. Experiments, data collection and/or analysis will occur each week. Selection of the experiments and guidance regarding their completion will be provided by the instructor. Specific responsibilities of Bio A 101 TAs include:

1. conduct qualitative and quantitative data collection of human biological variation in laboratory sections, including measurements of
  1. skin reflectance
  2. stature and segment lengths
  3. craniofacial morphology
  4. fingerprints
  5. color perception
2. demonstrate appropriate analysis of data in EXCEL, including
  1. graphing
  2. descriptive statistics
  3. multilinear regression
  4. t-tests
3. provide advice for and monitor student research projects

SELECTION CRITERIA

Course Eligibility - Step one:
Unless an individual has previously held a TA in Bio A 101, completion of Bio Stat 511, or equivalent statistical course work, is required

Automatic Ranking Criteria applied - Step two:
(See Part I, Section C for automatic ranking)

Progress through the program applied - Step three:
(See Part I, Section A for definitions of Seniority).

Faculty rank within groups defined by the above process - Step four:
Faculty may use the following criteria when ranking individuals of equal ranking after steps one through three:

Level of qualification to serve as T.A. (or instructor, as appropriate) for the course.
Teaching excellence, as judged from the teaching portfolio (e.g., student evaluations, instructor TA evaluations).
Promise of teaching excellence, if the applicant has no teaching experience.
Academic merit, as judged from the professional, academic c.v.

BIOCULTURAL ANTHROPOOGY 201 JOB DESCRIPTION AND ELIGILBILTY REQUIREMENTS

Principles of Biological Anthropology

Description of Job Responsibilities

A teaching assistant is expected to have knowledge and/or experience with the subject matter of the course in which he or she works; attend lectures regularly; meet scheduled sections; hold regular office hours; be available to students by appointment; provide academic advising on study skills and writing skills as appropriate to a given course; prepare and make presentation (lecture, group discussion, demonstrations) in sections as requested by the faculty member in charge of the course; prepare visual aids and class handouts as appropriate; assist in the preparation and teaching of laboratory sections and meetings; meet regularly with the faculty member in charge and with other T.A.s for course planning; prepare test questions; aid in the physical production of tests; monitor examinations; keep accurate records of student grades for sections as necessary; assist with grading; conduct sections evaluations; and any other duties appropriate to the successful conduct of the course.

SELECTION CRITERIA

Course Eligibility - Step one:
Unless an individual has previously held a TA in Bio A 201, completion of two upper-level (400+) Biocultural/Biological/Physical anthropology courses OR completion of BIOA 502 is required.

Automatic Ranking Criteria applied - Step two:
(See Part I, Section C for automatic ranking)

Progress through the program applied - Step three:
(See Part I, Section A for definitions of Seniority).

Faculty rank within groups defined by the above process - Step four:
Faculty may use the following criteria when ranking individuals of equal ranking after steps one through three:

Level of qualification to serve as T.A. (or instructor, as appropriate) for the course.
Teaching excellence, as judged from the teaching portfolio (e.g., student evaluations, instructor TA evaluations).
Promise of teaching excellence, if the applicant has no teaching experience.
Academic merit, as judged from the professional, academic c.v.

BIOCULTURAL ANTHROPOOGY 388-389 JOB DESCRIPTION AND ELIGILBILTY REQUIREMENTS

Human Fossils and Evolution

Description of Job Responsibilities

SELECTION CRITERIA

Course Eligibility - Step one:
Eligible applicants will have evinced special interest in human paleontology by completing (or are in the process of completing) BIO A 388/389, Bio A 487, Bio A 491 or other courses in human and/or comparative anatomy or paleoanthropology.

Automatic Ranking Criteria applied - Step two:
(See Part I, Section D for automatic ranking)

Faculty ranking process - Step three:
Faculty may use the following criteria when ranking between individuals in the same priority category as defined in step two:

Degree of competence in the field of instruction. Applicants will be accorded higher rank who have evinced special interest in human paleontology, have successfully completed BIO A 487 and/or 491, have completed or are in the process of taking graduate courses concerning human gross anatomy and/or comparative anatomy, and have a competitive UW cumulative GPA.
Level of qualification to serve as TA, will be based on grade achieved in Bio A 388-389, Bio A 487 and Bio A 491
Teaching excellence, as judged from the teaching portfolio
Promise of teaching excellence, if the applicant has no teaching experience
Academic merit, as judged from the professional, academic c.v.

BIOCULTURAL ANTHROPOOGY 455 JOB DESCRIPTION AND ELIGILBILTY REQUIREMENTS

Reproductive Ecology Laboratory Seminar

Description of Job Responsibilities

Teaching Assistant is expected to have knowledge and experience with the subject matter of the course in which he or she works; observe all health and safety regulations in the laboratory, maintain updated Bloodborne Pathogen certification for themselves, attend class meetings regularly; hold regular office hours; be available to students by appointment; provide academic advising on study, technical and writing skills as appropriate; prepare and make presentations as requested by the faculty member in charge of the course; prepare visual aids and class handouts as appropriate; prepare laboratory materials prior to class, and conduct clean-up after class; assist in the teaching of laboratory work; meet regularly with the faculty member in charge; monitor health and safety compliance of students; assist with all grading; and any other duties appropriate to the successful conduct of the course.

SELECTION CRITERIA

Course Eligibility - Step one:
Students are required to have successfully completed BIO A 455 or equivalent course work, and have experience doing endocrinological assays

Automatic Ranking Criteria applied - Step two:
(See Part I, Section D for automatic ranking)

Faculty ranking process - Step three:
Faculty may use the following criteria when ranking between individuals in the same priority categ

Graduate Student Service Appointment at the Department of Anthropology

TABLE OF CONTENTS

PART I: Departmental Policies and Procedures for Graduate Student Service Appointments (GSSA)

A. DEFINITIONS

B. ELIGIBILITY

C. SELECTION CRITERIA at the 100 and 200 level

D. SELECTION CRITERIA at the 300 and 400 level

E. APPLICATION PROCESSING PROCEDURES FOR GSSA (Excluding Summer School Appointments):

F. APPLICATION PROCESSING PROCEDURES FOR GSSA FOR SUMMER SCHOOL APPOINTMENTS

G. GUIDELINES FOR MAKING APPOINTMENTS

H. ASSIGNMENT OF TEACHING ASSISTANT (TA), PREDOCTORAL TEACHING ASSOCIATE (TA I) AND PREDOCTORAL TEACHING ASSOCIATE II (TA II) SALARIES TO GSSA

I. TEACHING EVALUATIONS, REAPPOINTMENT, DISCIPLINARY ACTION, TERMINATION

J. PETITION PROCEDURES AND THE GSSA APPLICATION

K. PROCEDURES FOR QUESTIONS, GRIEVANCES AND COMPLAINTS

PART II: Job Eligibility Requirements, Responsibilities, Application and Appointment Process (Excluding Summer School Appointments)

Department of Anthropology Job Announcements

ANTHROPOLOGY 100 JOB DESCRIPTION AND ELIGILBILTY REQUIREMENTS

ANTHROPOLOGY 101 JOB DESCRIPTION AND ELIGILBILTY REQUIREMENTS

ANTHROPOLOGY 203 JOB DESCRIPTION AND ELIGILBILTY REQUIREMENTS

ANTHROPOLOGY 209 JOB DESCRIPTION AND ELIGILBILTY REQUIREMENTS

ANTHROPOLOGY 210 JOB DESCRIPTION AND ELIGILBILTY REQUIREMENTS

ANTHROPOLOGY 228 JOB DESCRIPTION AND ELIGILBILTY REQUIREMENTS

ANTHROPOLOGY 306 JOB DESCRIPTION AND ELIGILBILTY REQUIREMENTS

ANTHROPOLOGY 353 JOB DESCRIPTION AND ELIGILBILTY REQUIREMENTS

ANTHROPOLOGY 469 JOB DESCRIPTION AND ELIGILBILTY REQUIREMENTS

ARCHAEOLOGY 101 JOB DESCRIPTION AND ELIGILBILTY REQUIREMENTS

ARCHAEOLOGY 105 JOB DESCRIPTION AND ELIGILBILTY REQUIREMENTS

ARCHAEOLOGY 205 JOB DESCRIPTION AND ELIGILBILTY REQUIREMENTS

ARCHAEOLOGY 371 JOB DESCRIPTION AND ELIGILBILTY REQUIREMENTS

ARCHAEOLOGY 480 JOB DESCRIPTION AND ELIGILBILTY REQUIREMENTS

ARCHAEOLOGY 481 JOB DESCRIPTION AND ELIGILBILTY REQUIREMENTS

ARCHAEOLOGY 482 JOB DESCRIPTION AND ELIGILBILTY REQUIREMENTS

ARCHAEOLOGY 483 JOB DESCRIPTION AND ELIGILBILTY REQUIREMENTS

ARCHAEOLOGY 560 JOB DESCRIPTION AND ELIGILBILTY REQUIREMENTS

ARCHAEOLOGY 561 JOB DESCRIPTION AND ELIGILBILTY REQUIREMENTS

BIOCULTURAL ANTHROPOOGY 100 JOB DESCRIPTION AND ELIGILBILTY REQUIREMENTS

BIOCULTURAL ANTHROPOOGY 101 JOB DESCRIPTION AND ELIGILBILTY REQUIREMENTS

BIOCULTURAL ANTHROPOOGY 201 JOB DESCRIPTION AND ELIGILBILTY REQUIREMENTS

BIOCULTURAL ANTHROPOOGY 388-389 JOB DESCRIPTION AND ELIGILBILTY REQUIREMENTS

BIOCULTURAL ANTHROPOOGY 455 JOB DESCRIPTION AND ELIGILBILTY REQUIREMENTS