Winter Quarter TA position available
Program on the Environment has an outstanding opportunity for a Teaching Assistant for ENVIR 439: Attaining a Sustainable Society
The University of Washington (UW) is proud to be one of the nation’s premier educational and research institutions. Our people are the most important asset in our pursuit of achieving excellence in education, research, and community service. Our staff not only enjoys outstanding benefits and professional growth opportunities, but also an environment noted for diversity, community involvement, intellectual excitement, artistic pursuits, and natural beauty.
The Program on the Environment (PoE) is an interdisciplinary program emphasizing undergraduate education in environmental studies. ENVIR 439 is a new elective course – designed for upper level undergraduates. Our goal in this course is to explore the dimensions of sustainability through the lenses of anthropology, science and culture. Course Information: Instructor: Elizabeth Wheat, Program on the Environment
Course Schedule: MW,3:30-4:50 PM – in OUGL 141
Course Description: A significant feature of this course – and of POE in general – is the interdisciplinary approach to thinking about sustainability. This course will draw from a range of natural and social science disciplines to address the question of how can we move toward a more sustainable society. Building a sustainable future depends on restructuring the global economy, major shifts in human reproductive behavior, and dramatic changes in values and lifestyles. Can our society become more sustainable? What does will sustianability require of us as individuals? What does it require of us collectively? What lessons can we learn from other cultures? In this class students will examine these questions and explore in depth some of the major impediments to sustainability. Having identified and explored impediments to sustainability students will work in groups to explore one of 4 areas of hopeful developments in sustainability.
TA Responsibilities: The TA will be responsible for approximately 20hrs of work per week related to the course. The primary duties of the TA will be: grading assignments and papers, mentoring students, assisting with web page maintenance and helping facilitate class discussions. There will be additional course-specific duties which may arise. Our main goal is to create a positive and rigorous learning environment for students. The TA is a critical member of the teaching team and is encouraged to interact/engage fully in helping achieve this goal.
Requirements:
-Academic standing as a UW Graduate Student and eligibility to hold a Graduate Student Assistantship.
– Previous teaching experience – especially in cross cultural settings.
-Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills.
Equivalent education/experience will substitute for all minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license/certification/registration.
Desired: -Candidates from all disciplines are welcome.
Condition of Employment:
· Currently registered UW graduate student
· Compensation: Based on standard UW rates determined by student standing
Applicants should submit: (1) Current CV/resume; (2) Three references (name, title, phone, email) familiar with your teaching abilities; (3) Cover Letter, no more than 2 pages worth of text, stating what strengths you would bring to serving as a teaching assistant in an interdisciplinary environmental studies course, as well as your strengths and background relevant to the specific activities outlined in the position and course description. Applications can be uploaded via the link on the POE website or directly to the following URL:
| https://catalyst.uw.edu/collectit/dropbox/elizaw/29531 |
Application Timeline: Application review begins immediately. Applications will be reviewed as they are received. For priority consideration, apply by: Nov 15, 2013 Notification: Nov 30, 2013. 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.
