<div dir="ltr"><br><br><div class="gmail_quote"><div dir="ltr" class="gmail_attr">---------- Forwarded message ---------<br>From: <strong class="gmail_sendername" dir="auto">Erica L. Owens</strong> <span dir="auto"><<a href="mailto:owense@uw.edu">owense@uw.edu</a>></span><br>Date: Wed, Nov 30, 2022 at 11:28 AM<br>Subject: [Environment_advisers] QSCI 291 & 292 TA positions available - winter quarter<br>To: <a href="mailto:environment_advisers@uw.edu">environment_advisers@uw.edu</a> <<a href="mailto:environment_advisers@uw.edu">environment_advisers@uw.edu</a>><br>Cc: <a href="mailto:bioladv@uw.edu">bioladv@uw.edu</a> <<a href="mailto:bioladv@uw.edu">bioladv@uw.edu</a>><br></div><br><br><div class="msg-1224434618503023335">
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<p class="MsoNormal">Hi Advisors! <u></u><u></u></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Please forward this announcement to your graduate students as appropriate.
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<p class="MsoNormal">Thanks! <u></u><u></u></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Erica Owens<u></u><u></u></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center"><b><span style="font-size:18.0pt">Center for Quantitative Science<u></u><u></u></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center"><b><span style="font-size:14.0pt">Winter 2023 Teaching Assistant Positions<u></u><u></u></span></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">The Center for Quantitative Science is accepting part-time (50% FTE) Teaching Assistant applications for Winter 2023 for the following courses. These positions will be filled pending course enrollment numbers.
<u>Priority deadline is December 4, 2022</u>. However, we will accept applications until the positions are filled.
<span style="color:black">Applicants will be notified by email of our decision.</span><u></u><u></u></p>
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<b><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Q SCI 291: Analysis for Biologists II (1<sup>st</sup> quarter Calculus),
</span></b><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">1 TA position<b><u></u><u></u></b></span></li></ul>
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<b><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Q SCI 292: Analysis for Biologists II (2<sup>nd</sup> quarter Calculus),
</span></b><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">1 TA position<b><u></u><u></u></b></span></li></ul>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Teaching Assistant (TA) Position Description<u></u><u></u></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><a name="m_-1224434618503023335__Hlk104206783"></a><a name="m_-1224434618503023335__Hlk104206743"><span>TA Responsibilities:<u></u><u></u></span></a></p>
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<span><a name="m_-1224434618503023335__Hlk104206731"><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">TAs at 50% FTE should expect to average approximately 20 hours/week, 220 hours for the quarter, December 16, 2022 – March 15, 2023</span><u></u><u></u></a></span></li><li class="m_-1224434618503023335MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin-left:0in">
<span><span><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Providing occasional lectures</span><u></u><u></u></span></span></li><li class="m_-1224434618503023335MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin-left:0in">
<span><span><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Running labs, help sessions, and/or review sessions</span><u></u><u></u></span></span></li><li class="m_-1224434618503023335MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin-left:0in">
<span><span><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Grading homework and exams</span><u></u><u></u></span></span></li><li class="m_-1224434618503023335MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin-left:0in">
<span><span><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Maintaining office hours</span><u></u><u></u></span></span></li><li class="m_-1224434618503023335MsoListParagraphCxSpLast" style="margin-left:0in">
<span><span><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">TAs are generally expected to attend the courses to which they are assigned</span><u></u><u></u></span></span></li></ul>
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<p class="MsoNormal">TA Requirements: <u></u><u></u></p>
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<li class="MsoNormal">For Q SCI 291 and 292, must be competent in calculus<span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="m_-1224434618503023335MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst" style="margin-left:0in">
<span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Current academic standing as a UW Graduate Student and eligibility to hold a Graduate Student Assistantship</span><u></u><u></u></li><li class="m_-1224434618503023335MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin-left:0in">
<span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Availability for full appointment and class time frame
<a name="m_-1224434618503023335__Hlk104206847">(see appointment dates above)</a></span><span></span><u></u><u></u></li><li class="m_-1224434618503023335MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin-left:0in">
<span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Background and enthusiasm to communicate effectively with biology, zoology, conservation, ecology, and natural resource management students</span><u></u><u></u></li><li class="m_-1224434618503023335MsoListParagraphCxSpLast" style="margin-left:0in">
<span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Equivalent education/experience will substitute for all minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license/certification/registration</span><u></u><u></u></li></ul>
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<p class="MsoNormal">TA Terms:<u></u><u></u></p>
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<span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Salaries are based on graduate level and rates can be found on the
</span><a href="https://grad.uw.edu/wp-content/uploads/2021-22-TA-RA-SA_salary_chart.pdf" target="_blank"><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">UW Salary Schedule</span></a><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"> webpage. Contact the Center for Quantitative
Science office for more information on salary levels.<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="m_-1224434618503023335MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin-left:0in;text-autospace:none">
<span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Appointments are 50% FTE and average approximately 20 hours/week or 220 hours for the quarter.<u></u><u></u></span></li></ul>
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<span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">TAs are required to register for a minimum of 10 credits per quarter that they hold an assistantship.<u></u><u></u></span></li></ul>
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<span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">A tuition waiver is provided, but the TA will be responsible for paying student fees (approximately $250).</span><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">
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<span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Graduate Appointee accident/sickness insurance will be provided.</span><u></u><u></u></li><li class="m_-1224434618503023335MsoListParagraphCxSpLast" style="margin-left:0in">
<span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">This job classification is governed by a negotiated labor contract and is subject to union shop provisions.
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Application Process:<u></u><u></u></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><a name="m_-1224434618503023335__Hlk104207094">Application Deadline: <u>Priority deadline is December 4, 2022</u>. However, we will accept applications until the positions are filled.
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<p class="MsoNormal"><a name="m_-1224434618503023335__Hlk104207123">Submit the following to </a><a href="mailto:owense@uw.edu" target="_blank"><span>owense@uw.edu</span><span></span></a><span></span>:<u></u><u></u></p>
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<span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Resume/CV</span><u></u><u></u></li><ul style="margin-top:0in" type="circle">
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<span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Include your home department, advisor, and academic status (“Masters Student”, “PhD Student, but haven’t completed general exam”, or “PhD Student, completed general exam”).</span><u></u><u></u></li><li class="m_-1224434618503023335MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin-left:0in">
<span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">List all previous TA and reader/grader positions held for any UW department. Include your evaluation score for each position.</span><u></u><u></u></li></ul>
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<span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Cover letter including:</span><u></u><u></u></li><ul style="margin-top:0in" type="circle">
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<span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">List the specific Q SCI TA or reader/grader positions you are applying for<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="m_-1224434618503023335MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="color:black;margin-left:0in">
<span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Brief statement of how your skills and experiences are a match for the position
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<span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">List Q SCI or equivalent courses you have completed</span><u></u><u></u></li><li class="m_-1224434618503023335MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin-left:0in">
<span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">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.)</span><u></u><u></u></li></ul>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><a name="m_-1224434618503023335__Hlk104207173">Questions? Contact </a><a href="mailto:owense@uw.edu" target="_blank"><span>owense@uw.edu</span><span></span></a><span>.<u></u><u></u></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">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
<a href="mailto:dso@u.washington.edu" target="_blank">dso@u.washington.edu</a>.<u></u><u></u></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Erica Owens<u></u><u></u></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">CQS/QERM/QSCI Program Coordinator<u></u><u></u></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Center for Quantitative Science<u></u><u></u></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Quantitative Ecology and Resource Management<u></u><u></u></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">University of Washington<u></u><u></u></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Mailbox #357941<u></u><u></u></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Seattle, Washington 98105<u></u><u></u></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">(206) 616-9571<u></u><u></u></p>
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