[pccgrads] Fwd: [Environment_advisers] QSCI accepting applications for TA & reader-grader positions for Autumn quarter

[Miriam A. Bertram via pccgrads]

The Center for Quantitative Science (CQS) is accepting applications for a
TA and Reader-Grader position for the courses below (in Autumn 2024). The
priority deadline is *Sunday, August 11, 2024,* but we will accept
applications until the positions are filled. Priority will be given to
students enrolled in College of the Environment programs.

*AUTUMN QUARTER 2024 - Open positions*

*Reader-Grader *(see position description below)
*Class: *Q SCI 291 Calculus for Natural Systems I: Derivatives (In person)
*Instructor:* Gaj Sivandran

*Teaching Assistant (TA)* (see position description below)
*Class: *Q SCI 381 Introduction to Probability and Statistics (In person)
*Instructor:* Andre Punt


*Reader-Grader Position Description*

Responsibilities:

   - Reader-graders should expect to *average* 10 hours/week during the
   quarter
   - Grade exams and assignments
   - Other duties as assigned by instructor

Requirements:

   - For Q SCI 291, must be competent in calculus.
   - Current academic standing as a UW Graduate Student and eligibility to
   hold a Graduate Student Assistantship
   - Availability for full appointment and class time frame
   - Equivalent education/experience will substitute for all minimum
   qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a
   license/certification/registration

Terms:

   - This is a part-time, hourly position. Pay rate: $25/hour
   - Tuition and fees are not covered as part of your appointment.  You are
   responsible for paying all tuition and fees that are required based on the
   number of credits for which you enroll.
   - In order to maintain eligibility for this appointment, you will need
   to be enrolled for at least 4 credits (graduate masters and professional
   students), 2 credits (PhD candidates) for each quarter in which you hold
   the appointment.
   - This job classification is governed by a negotiated labor contract and
   is subject to union shop provisions.


*Teaching Assistant (TA) Position Description*

Responsibilities:

   - TAs at 50% FTE should expect to average approximately 20 hours/week,
   220 hours for the quarter
   - Providing occasional lectures
   - Running labs, help sessions, and recitation sessions
   - Grading homework and exams
   - Maintaining office hours
   - TAs are generally expected to attend the courses to which they are
   assigned

Requirements:

   - For Q SCI 381, must be competent in statistics and have familiarity
   with R
   - Current academic standing as a UW Graduate Student and eligibility to
   hold a Graduate Student Assistantship
   - Availability for full appointment and class time frame
   - Background and enthusiasm to communicate effectively with biology,
   zoology, conservation, ecology, and natural resource management students
   - Equivalent education/experience will substitute for all minimum
   qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a
   license/certification/registration

Terms:

   - A 50% FTE Teaching Assistantship pays a stipend that varies depending
   on graduate level as indicated on Schedule 1 of the UW TA Salary Chart
   <https://facstaff.grad.uw.edu/wp-content/uploads/2023-24_TA-RA-SA-salary-schedule.pdf>.
   Contact the Center for Quantitative Science office for more information on
   stipend levels.
   - Teaching Assistants will be required to register for a minimum of 10
   credits per quarter that they hold an Assistantship.
   - The operating fee (including tuition) will be paid by CQS.  However,
   the successful applicant will be responsible for paying any student fees
   (approximately $265).
   - Graduate Appointee accident/sickness insurance will be provided.
   - This job classification is governed by a negotiated labor contract and
   is subject to union shop provisions.


*Application Process:*

Application Deadline: The priority deadline is* Sunday, August 11, 2024,*
but we will accept applications until the positions are filled. Priority
will be given to students enrolled in College of the Environment programs.
Applicants will be notified by email of our decision. (If you already
applied for the AUT 2024 QSCI 381 TA position, send me an email letting me
know you are still interested, and I will move your application into the
new applicant pool.)

Submit the following to owense at uw.edu:


   - Resume/CV (in PDF format):
      - Include your home department, advisor, and academic status
      (“Masters Student”, “PhD Student, but haven’t completed general exam”, or
      “PhD Student, completed general exam”).
      - List all previous TA and reader/grader positions held for any UW
      department. Include your evaluation score for each position.
   - Cover letter including (in PDF format):
      - Brief statement of how your skills and experiences are a match for
      the position
      - List the specific position(s) you are applying for
      - List Q SCI or equivalent courses you have completed
      - List any Q SCI TA positions you have applied for in the past, both
      positions you were offered and ones you were not offered. (This
information
      will be used to help us distribute TA positions more equitably.

Questions?  Contact owense at uw.edu.

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 at u.washington.edu.


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Erica Owens
CQS/QERM/QSCI Program Coordinator & Academic Advisor
Pronouns: She, her

Center for Quantitative Science
Quantitative Ecology and Resource Management
University of Washington
Fishery Sciences Building (FSH 216A)
Mailbox #357941
Seattle, WA 98105
(206) 616-9571
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