[pccgrads] Fwd: Spring 2026 QSCI TA positions - priority deadline Feb 4, 2026

[Miriam Bertram via pccgrads]

*Center for Quantitative Science*
*TA Positions, Spring 2026*

The Center for Quantitative Science (CQS) is hiring TAs for the following
courses:


   - *Q SCI 291 (in-person), Calculus for Natural Systems I: Derivatives - *up
   to 2 positions, depending on enrollment
   - *Q SCI 292 (in-person), Calculus for Natural Systems II: Integrals -* up
   to 3 positions, depending on enrollment
   - *Q SCI 381 A (hybrid: online lecture, in-person labs), Intro to
   Probability and Statistics* - up to 3 TA positions, depending on
   enrollment
   - *Q SCI 483 (in-person), Statistical Inference in Applied Research II:
   Regression Analysis for Ecologists and Resource Managers - *1 TA position

*Position Details*

   - *Dates of employment:* March 16, 2026 - June 15, 2026
   - Must be available during the class time frame for the *entire* quarter,
      including final exam week
      - *Compensation:* Position is 50% FT.  Salaries are based on graduate
   level. Rates can be found on the *Center for Quantitative Science
   <https://quantitative.uw.edu/graduate/cqs-academic-student-employee-funding/>*
    webpage.
   - *Priority:* Priority consideration is given to students enrolled in a
   College of the Environment graduate program.

*Deadline to Apply: February 4, 2026*
Priority consideration is given to applications received by this date.
Applications will be accepted after this date if the positions remain
unfilled.

*Teaching Assistant Responsibilities*

   - Assisting instructor with the delivery of learning materials
   (lectures, labs, and other materials)
   - Running labs, help sessions, and recitation sessions
   - Grading homework and exams
   - Maintaining office hours
   - Attending the course lecture and labs (as assigned)

*Teaching Assistant Eligibility Requirements*

   - Must be in good academic standing
   - Must be available during the class time frame for the *entire* quarter,
   including final exam week
   - Have current academic standing as a UW Graduate Student and
   eligibility to hold a Graduate Student Assistantship
   - Background and enthusiasm to communicate effectively with biology,
   zoology, conservation, ecology, and natural resource management students
   - For QSCI 291 and 292, must be competent in calculus
   - For QSCI 381, must be competent in statistics and have familiarity
   with R
   - For QSCI 482 and 483, must be competent in statistical inference and
   be comfortable with R
   - Equivalent education/experience will substitute for all minimum
   qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a
   license/certification/registration
   - All TAs must complete the required *UW Employee Title IX training
   <https://www.washington.edu/civilrights/prevention-and-education/online-courses/title-ix-employee-course/>*
within
   30 days of their hire date if they have not already completed it for a
   previous UW employment.

*Teaching Assistant Position Terms:*

   - Salaries are based on graduate level and rates can be found on the *Center
   for Quantitative Science
   <https://quantitative.uw.edu/graduate/cqs-academic-student-employee-funding/>*
webpage.
   Contact the Center for Quantitative Science office for more information on
   salary levels.
   - Appointments are 50% FTE and average approximately 20 hours/week or
   220 hours for the quarter.
   - TAs are required to register for a minimum of 10 credits per quarter
   that they hold an assistantship.
   - A tuition waiver is provided, but the TA will be responsible for
   paying student fees ($277).
   - Graduate Appointee accident/sickness insurance will be provided (GAIP).
   - This job classification is governed by a negotiated labor contract and
   is subject to union shop provisions.

*Application Process: *Please submit the following by email to *owense at uw.edu
<owense at uw.edu>*:

*Resume/CV*

   - 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 that includes:*

   - The specific Q SCI TA or reader/grader position(s) you are applying for
   - A brief statement of how your skills and experiences are a match for
   the position
   - List Q SCI or equivalent courses you have completed

*Questions?  Contact **owense at uw.edu <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 <dso at u.washington.edu>*.

-----------------------------------

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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