Winter Soc Wf 200 TA Position Available! Due Oct 31st

The School of Social Work is seeking one (1) Teaching Assistant up to 20 hours per week during Winter Quarter 2025. The TA will support one offering of the undergraduate course, SOC WF 200 Social Welfare Policy with an anticipated course enrollment of approximately 50 UW students, including many who intend to apply to the BASW program in the future.

Class meets: In-Person Mondays and Wednesdays from 9:30-11:20am during Winter 2025

Course Description: Introduction to the Field of Social Work, including the theoretical concepts and institutional framework that guide practice. Overview of social work profession and social welfare system within which it operates. Lectures supplemented by exercises, films, guest lectures, and class discussions. The course includes a combination of lecture, discussion, multimedia presentations, and class activities. A primary focus is energetic engagement with course materials and assigned readings. The course is designed to provide opportunities for mutual engagement, critical reflection, and development of ideas.

TA requirements: current advanced year SSW MSW student and knowledge of course content.  Must be enrolled for at least 10 credits at the UW during the quarter of TAship.  Salary for this premaster 50% FTE position is $2,984/month for one quarter, which includes a waiver of state tuition operating and building fee portions during the quarter worked. For more information about ASE positions at the UW, please visit https://grad.uw.edu/graduate-student-funding/assistantships.

Application Procedure: Please submit CV/resume and cover letter that shares what makes you a good candidate for this position to madeline@uw.edu by October 31, 2024.  All questions should also be sent to Madeline at madeline@uw.edu. See more details below, such as TA attributes, an access and non-discrimination statement.

TA attributes we are looking for:

• Comfort and skills facilitating class sessions and dialogue
• Ability to create an open and welcoming environment
• Deep interest in social welfare 
• Ability to track student participation, assignment submissions, DRS accommodations, etc. with strong attention to detail
• Skills in grading assignments thoughtfully and fairly based on a rubric in collaboration with the instructor and other TA 
• Flexibility to be responsive to students and course content, based on classroom dialogue
• Ability to communicate directly with students (via email, canvas, etc)
• Availability to consistently be present in class sessions on M/W mornings

Non-discrimination Statement: The University of Washington reaffirms its policy of equal opportunity regardless of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, or status as a disabled veteran or Vietnam era veteran. This policy applies to all programs and facilities, including, but not limited to admissions, educational programs, employment, and patient and hospital services. Any discriminatory action can be a cause for disciplinary action. Discrimination is prohibited by Presidential Executive Order 11246 as amended, Washington State Gubernatorial Executive Orders 89-01 and 93-07, Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Washington State Law Against Discrimination RCW 49.60, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, State of Washington Gender Equity in Higher Education Act of 1989, Sections 503 and 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967 as amended, Age Discrimination Act of 1975, Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act of 1972 as amended, other federal and state statutes, regulations, and University policy. Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action compliance efforts at the University of Washington are coordinated by the Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action, University of Washington, 231 Gerberding Hall, Box 351240, Seattle, Washington, 98195-1240, telephone 206.543.1830 or email eoaa@u.washington.edu.

Access Statement: The University of Washington is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, education and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodation in the application process as a student, contact the Disability Services Office at least ten days in advance at: 206.543.6450/V, 206.543.6452/TTY, 206.685.7264 (FAX), or dso@u.washington.edu.

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