[pccgrads] Fwd: [Environment_advisers] CQS/QSCI is accepting TA applications for Summer 2025

[Miriam Bertram via pccgrads]

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From: Erica L. Owens via Environment_advisers <
environment_advisers at u.washington.edu>
Date: Wed, Apr 16, 2025 at 1:32 PM
Subject: [Environment_advisers] CQS/QSCI is accepting TA applications for
Summer 2025
To: CoEnv Advisers <environment_advisers at uw.edu>, Catherine D. Kuhn <
ckuhn at uw.edu>, Olivia Haidos <ohaidos at gmail.com>,qermgrads at uw.edu <
qermgrads at uw.edu>, statgradadv at stat.washington.edu <
statgradadv at stat.washington.edu>, AMATH Graduate Program Advisor <
amath-gpa at uw.edu>, BIOLOGY <bioladv at uw.edu>, Economics Advising <
econadv at uw.edu>
Cc: Chris Anderson <cmand at uw.edu>


The Center for Quantitative Science (CQS) is accepting part-time (50% FTE)
Teaching Assistant applications for Summer 2025 for the course below. The
priority deadline is Wednesday*,** April 23, 2025*, but we will accept
applications until the positions are filled. Priority will be given to
students enrolled in graduate programs within the College of the
Environment.


*Q SCI 381: Introduction to Probability and Statistics (Online)*

Up to 2 TA positions, pending enrollment numbers

Class dates: Summer term, June 23 - August 22, 2025

Instructor: TBD


* 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 in-person 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 (see
   appointment dates above)
   - 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 2
   credits per summer 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 $78).
   - 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 Wednesday, *April 23, 2025,* but
we will accept applications until the positions are filled. Applicants will
be notified by email of our decision.



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 Q SCI TA position(s) you are applying for
      - List Q SCI or equivalent courses you have completed



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

Marine Studies Building (MAR 171)

Mailbox #355020

Seattle, WA 98105

(206) 616-9571

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