<div dir="ltr"><br><br><div class="gmail_quote gmail_quote_container"><div dir="ltr" class="gmail_attr">---------- Forwarded message ---------<br>From: <strong class="gmail_sendername" dir="auto">Erica L. Owens via Environment_advisers</strong> <span dir="auto"><<a href="mailto:environment_advisers@u.washington.edu">environment_advisers@u.washington.edu</a>></span><br>Date: Wed, Apr 16, 2025 at 1:32 PM<br>Subject: [Environment_advisers] CQS/QSCI is accepting TA applications for Summer 2025<br>To: CoEnv Advisers <<a href="mailto:environment_advisers@uw.edu">environment_advisers@uw.edu</a>>, Catherine D. Kuhn <<a href="mailto:ckuhn@uw.edu">ckuhn@uw.edu</a>>, Olivia Haidos <<a href="mailto:ohaidos@gmail.com">ohaidos@gmail.com</a>>,<a href="mailto:qermgrads@uw.edu">qermgrads@uw.edu</a> <<a href="mailto:qermgrads@uw.edu">qermgrads@uw.edu</a>>, <a href="mailto:statgradadv@stat.washington.edu">statgradadv@stat.washington.edu</a> <<a href="mailto:statgradadv@stat.washington.edu">statgradadv@stat.washington.edu</a>>, AMATH Graduate Program Advisor <<a href="mailto:amath-gpa@uw.edu">amath-gpa@uw.edu</a>>, BIOLOGY <<a href="mailto:bioladv@uw.edu">bioladv@uw.edu</a>>, Economics Advising <<a href="mailto:econadv@uw.edu">econadv@uw.edu</a>><br>Cc: Chris Anderson <<a href="mailto:cmand@uw.edu">cmand@uw.edu</a>><br></div><br><br><div class="msg-1567006773869100512">




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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<u>,</u><b> April 23, 2025</b>, 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.</div>
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<span style="font-family:Aptos,Aptos_EmbeddedFont,Aptos_MSFontService,Calibri,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:11pt;color:rgb(0,0,0)">Up to 2 TA positions, pending enrollment numbers</span></p>
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<span style="font-family:Aptos,Aptos_EmbeddedFont,Aptos_MSFontService,Calibri,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:11pt;color:rgb(0,0,0)">Class dates: Summer term, June 23 - August 22, 2025</span></p>
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TAs at 50% FTE should expect to average approximately 20 hours/week, 220 hours for the quarter</li><li style="font-family:Aptos,Aptos_EmbeddedFont,Aptos_MSFontService,Calibri,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:11pt;color:rgb(0,0,0);direction:ltr;margin:0in">
Providing occasional lectures</li><li style="font-family:Aptos,Aptos_EmbeddedFont,Aptos_MSFontService,Calibri,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:11pt;color:rgb(0,0,0);direction:ltr;margin:0in">
Running in-person labs, help sessions, and recitation sessions</li><li style="font-family:Aptos,Aptos_EmbeddedFont,Aptos_MSFontService,Calibri,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:11pt;color:rgb(0,0,0);direction:ltr;margin:0in">
Grading homework and exams</li><li style="font-family:Aptos,Aptos_EmbeddedFont,Aptos_MSFontService,Calibri,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:11pt;color:rgb(0,0,0);direction:ltr;margin:0in">
Maintaining office hours</li><li style="font-family:Aptos,Aptos_EmbeddedFont,Aptos_MSFontService,Calibri,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:11pt;color:rgb(0,0,0);direction:ltr;margin:0in">
TAs are generally expected to attend the courses to which they are assigned</li></ul>
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<span style="font-family:Aptos,Aptos_EmbeddedFont,Aptos_MSFontService,Calibri,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:11pt;color:rgb(0,0,0)">Requirements:   </span></p>
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For Q SCI 381, must be competent in statistics and have familiarity with R</li><li style="font-family:Aptos,Aptos_EmbeddedFont,Aptos_MSFontService,Calibri,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:11pt;color:rgb(0,0,0);direction:ltr;margin:0in">
Current academic standing as a UW Graduate Student and eligibility to hold a Graduate Student Assistantship</li><li style="font-family:Aptos,Aptos_EmbeddedFont,Aptos_MSFontService,Calibri,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:11pt;color:rgb(0,0,0);direction:ltr;margin:0in">
Availability for full appointment and class time frame (see appointment dates above)</li><li style="font-family:Aptos,Aptos_EmbeddedFont,Aptos_MSFontService,Calibri,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:11pt;color:rgb(0,0,0);direction:ltr;margin:0in">
Background and enthusiasm to communicate effectively with biology, zoology, conservation, ecology, and natural resource management students</li><li style="font-family:Aptos,Aptos_EmbeddedFont,Aptos_MSFontService,Calibri,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:11pt;color:rgb(0,0,0);direction:ltr;margin:0in">
Equivalent education/experience will substitute for all minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license/certification/registration</li></ul>
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A 50% FTE Teaching Assistantship pays a stipend that varies depending on graduate level as indicated on Schedule 1 of the
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UW TA Salary Chart</a>.  Contact the Center for Quantitative Science office for more information on stipend levels. </li><li style="font-family:Aptos,Aptos_EmbeddedFont,Aptos_MSFontService,Calibri,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:11pt;color:rgb(0,0,0);direction:ltr;margin:0in">
Teaching Assistants will be required to register for a minimum of 2 credits per summer quarter that they hold an Assistantship.</li><li style="font-family:Aptos,Aptos_EmbeddedFont,Aptos_MSFontService,Calibri,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:11pt;color:rgb(0,0,0);direction:ltr;margin:0in">
The operating fee (including tuition) will be paid by CQS.  However, the successful applicant will be responsible for paying any student fees (approximately $78). </li><li style="font-family:Aptos,Aptos_EmbeddedFont,Aptos_MSFontService,Calibri,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:11pt;color:rgb(0,0,0);direction:ltr;margin:0in">
Graduate Appointee accident/sickness insurance will be provided.</li><li style="font-family:Aptos,Aptos_EmbeddedFont,Aptos_MSFontService,Calibri,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:11pt;color:rgb(0,0,0);direction:ltr;margin:0in">
This job classification is governed by a negotiated labor contract and is subject to union shop provisions. </li></ul>
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<span style="font-family:Aptos,Aptos_EmbeddedFont,Aptos_MSFontService,Calibri,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:11pt;color:rgb(0,0,0)"><b> Application Process:</b></span></p>
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<p style="direction:ltr;margin:0in"><span style="font-family:Aptos,Aptos_EmbeddedFont,Aptos_MSFontService,Calibri,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:11pt;color:rgb(0,0,0)">Application Deadline: The priority deadline is Wednesday,
<b>April 23, 2025,</b> but we will accept applications until the positions are filled.
</span><span style="font-family:Aptos,Aptos_EmbeddedFont,Aptos_MSFontService,Calibri,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:11pt;color:black">Applicants will be notified by email of our decision.</span></p>
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owense@uw.edu</a>:</span></p>
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Resume/CV (in PDF format):</li><ul style="direction:ltr;margin-top:0in;margin-bottom:0in;list-style-type:circle">
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Include your home department, advisor, and academic status (“Masters Student”, “PhD Student, but haven’t completed general exam”, or “PhD Student, completed general exam”).</li><li style="font-family:Aptos,Aptos_EmbeddedFont,Aptos_MSFontService,Calibri,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:11pt;color:rgb(0,0,0);direction:ltr;margin:0in">
List all previous TA and reader/grader positions held for any UW department. Include your evaluation score for each position.</li></ul>
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Cover letter including (in PDF format):</li><ul style="direction:ltr;margin-top:0in;margin-bottom:0in;list-style-type:circle">
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Brief statement of how your skills and experiences are a match for the position</li><li style="font-family:Aptos,Aptos_EmbeddedFont,Aptos_MSFontService,Calibri,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:11pt;color:rgb(0,0,0);direction:ltr;margin:0in">
List the specific Q SCI TA position(s) you are applying for</li><li style="font-family:Aptos,Aptos_EmbeddedFont,Aptos_MSFontService,Calibri,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:11pt;color:rgb(0,0,0);direction:ltr;margin:0in">
List Q SCI or equivalent courses you have completed</li></ul>
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owense@uw.edu</a>.</span></p>
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