<strong>Work-Study Position Available!</strong>
<strong>The University of Washington Chapter of the American </strong><strong>Association of University Professors (AAUP)</strong> seeks an enthusiastic work-study student organizer.
<strong>The AAUP</strong>: The UW chapter of the American Association of University Professors works touphold faculty academic freedom, guard against the erosion of faculty status,promote faculty diversity, oppose privatization, and advocate to keep highereducation affordable and excellent in Washington State.
<strong>Duties and Responsibilities<!–more–></strong>: This is an opportunity to meet faculty from acrosscampus and work together on building solidarity in defense of higher education.The student will help us with a membership drive, website development, researchon faculty demographics, survey administration, archiving of records electronically,revising our rules of operation, and assisting the treasurer and membershipsecretary. An important aspect this year is helping to host the national AAUPsummer institute on the UW campus, attracting hundreds of faculty from acrossthe country.
<strong>Minimum Qualifications</strong>:We seek a work-study-eligible student who is literate, computer-savvy, andall-around competent. Appealing qualities include flexible and creative, withsuperior communication and interpersonal skills, strong organizational skills,and able to work independently in conditions of ambiguity. Willing to worksummer quarter, 2013. S/he should appreciate the mission of the organization (<a href=”http://depts.washington.edu/uwaaup/”>http://depts.washington.edu/uwaaup/</a>).
<strong>Educational Benefits</strong>:Gain exposure to higher education academic organizing nationally, regionallyand locally. Work with a range of faculty from a variety of disciplines onbuilding a movement to defend academic freedom and higher education in America.Develop professional, research, political and administrative skills.
<strong>How to Apply</strong>:Send your letter and resume to <a href=”mailto:hagopian@uw.edu”>hagopian@uw.edu</a> by <strong>February 28, 2013</strong>. Call 206-616-4989 with questions.
