Department of Cinema and Media Studies is seeking a reader/grader to provide support for CMS 311 Film History, 1930-1959 taught by Professor Sudhir Mahadevan. Qualifications are based on prior course work, skill level, experience, and schedule availability. CMS 311 surveys distinctive films and moments in the history of cinema over a period of three decades. The period spans transformations in technology (the advent of sound), genres (the social problem film, film noir), institutions (the consolidation of the studio system, the birth of new national cinemas), and trends (French poetic realism, Italian Neo-realism).
Job Classification: Reader/Grader Hourly ASE
Responsibilities include:
The reader/grader’s primary role is to help the instructor provide feedback on student work. The reader/grader may not perform teaching duties. The reader/grader will provide feedback on:
Grading responsibilities begin at the end of Week 4 by when students will have submitted the first of two online quizzes. The peak grading periods will be as follows:
Quiz 1 – Weeks 5 to 7
Research Dossier: Weeks 5 to 7
Quiz 2 – Weeks 7 to 9
Final essay: Weeks 9 through Finals Week
We expect the hourly commitment will be 10 to 15 hours per week starting from Week 5 through Finals Week.
Eligibility & Qualifications:
Compensation: $20.00/hour
This position is NOT benefits eligible.
To Apply:
Application Deadline: Open until filled.
Please send an email to gradcinema@uw.edu with the subject CMS 311 Reader-Grader and your last name.
Attach to the email a single PDF document that includes:
Acceptance and Notification: Selected candidate will be notified by email or phone. If offered the position, the candidate will be asked to submit an acceptance form. We are hoping to fill the position as soon as possible.
Any questions about the application process, please contact the Department of Cinema and Media Studies, gradcinema@uw.edu.
**International students with a TA/RA/SA/Instructor or any other 50% or 20 hour per week appointment cannot, at the same time, have an appointment as a reader/grader without additional authorization from the International Students and Scholars office, for additional information please consult the ISS office. Phone: 206-221-7857. Website: https://iss.washington.edu/
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