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<b>TA Positions, Spring 2026</b></div>
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The Center for Quantitative Science (CQS) is hiring TAs for the following courses:</div>
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<b>Q SCI 291 (in-person), Calculus for Natural Systems I: Derivatives - </b>up to 2 positions, depending on enrollment</li><li style="font-family:Aptos,Aptos_EmbeddedFont,Aptos_MSFontService,Calibri,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:12pt;color:black;direction:ltr;margin:0px 0px 0px 36pt">
<div role="presentation"><b>Q SCI 292 (in-person), Calculus for Natural Systems II: Integrals -</b> up to 3 positions, depending on enrollment</div>
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<div role="presentation"><b>Q SCI 381 A (hybrid: online lecture, in-person labs), Intro to Probability and Statistics</b> - up to 3 TA positions, depending on enrollment</div>
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<div role="presentation"><b>Q SCI 483 (in-person), Statistical Inference in Applied Research II:
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<b>Position Details</b></div>
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<b>Dates of employment:</b> March 16, 2026 - June 15, 2026</div>
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<div style="direction:ltr;margin:0px" role="presentation">Must be available during the class time frame for the
<u>entire</u> quarter, including final exam week</div>
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<div style="direction:ltr" role="presentation"><b>Compensation:</b> Position is 50% FT.  Salaries are based on graduate level. Rates can be found on the
<span style="color:rgb(70,120,134)"><u><a title="https://quantitative.uw.edu/graduate/cqs-academic-student-employee-funding/" id="m_8907155665828752271OWA5511e0cd-9ab1-bdc9-8748-28048f72d706" href="https://quantitative.uw.edu/graduate/cqs-academic-student-employee-funding/" target="_blank">Center
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<b>Priority:</b> Priority consideration is given to students enrolled in a College of the Environment graduate program.</li></ul>
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<b>Deadline to Apply: February 4, 2026</b></div>
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Priority consideration is given to applications received by this date. Applications will be accepted after this date if the positions remain unfilled.</div>
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<b>Teaching Assistant Responsibilities</b></div>
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Assisting instructor with the delivery of learning materials (lectures, labs, and other materials)</li><li style="font-family:Aptos,Aptos_EmbeddedFont,Aptos_MSFontService,Calibri,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:12pt;color:black;direction:ltr;margin:0px 0px 0px 36pt">
Running labs, help sessions, and recitation sessions</li><li style="font-family:Aptos,Aptos_EmbeddedFont,Aptos_MSFontService,Calibri,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:12pt;color:black;direction:ltr;margin:0px 0px 0px 36pt">
Grading homework and exams</li><li style="font-family:Aptos,Aptos_EmbeddedFont,Aptos_MSFontService,Calibri,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:12pt;color:black;direction:ltr;margin:0px 0px 0px 36pt">
Maintaining office hours</li><li style="font-family:Aptos,Aptos_EmbeddedFont,Aptos_MSFontService,Calibri,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:12pt;color:black;direction:ltr;margin:0px 0px 0px 36pt">
Attending the course lecture and labs (as assigned)</li></ul>
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<b>Teaching Assistant Eligibility Requirements</b></div>
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Must be in good academic standing</li><li style="font-family:Aptos,Aptos_EmbeddedFont,Aptos_MSFontService,Calibri,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:12pt;color:black;margin:0px 0px 0px 36pt">
<div style="direction:ltr;margin:0px" role="presentation">Must be available during the class time frame for the
<u>entire</u> quarter, including final exam week</div>
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Have 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:12pt;color:black;direction:ltr;margin:0px 0px 0px 36pt">
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:12pt;color:black;direction:ltr;margin:0px 0px 0px 36pt">
For QSCI 291 and 292, must be competent in calculus</li><li style="font-family:Aptos,Aptos_EmbeddedFont,Aptos_MSFontService,Calibri,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:12pt;color:black;direction:ltr;margin:0px 0px 0px 36pt">
For QSCI 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:12pt;color:black;direction:ltr;margin:0px 0px 0px 36pt">
<div role="presentation">For QSCI 482 and 483, must be competent in statistical inference and be comfortable with R</div>
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Equivalent education/experience will substitute for all minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license/certification/registration</li><li style="font-family:Aptos,Aptos_EmbeddedFont,Aptos_MSFontService,Calibri,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:12pt;color:black;direction:ltr;margin:0px 0px 0px 36pt">
All TAs must complete the required <span role="presentation" style="color:rgb(70,120,134)">
<u><a title="https://www.washington.edu/civilrights/prevention-and-education/online-courses/title-ix-employee-course/" id="m_8907155665828752271OWA5bcf7cfe-1d23-61c2-d99e-0ec59c8291dd" href="https://www.washington.edu/civilrights/prevention-and-education/online-courses/title-ix-employee-course/" target="_blank">UW
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<b>Teaching Assistant Position Terms:</b></div>
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<div style="direction:ltr" role="presentation">Salaries are based on graduate level and rates can be found on the
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Appointments are 50% FTE and average approximately 20 hours/week or 220 hours for the quarter.</li><li style="font-family:Aptos,Aptos_EmbeddedFont,Aptos_MSFontService,Calibri,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:12pt;color:black;direction:ltr;margin:0px 0px 0px 36pt">
TAs are required to register for a minimum of 10 credits per quarter that they hold an assistantship.</li><li style="font-family:Aptos,Aptos_EmbeddedFont,Aptos_MSFontService,Calibri,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:12pt;color:black;direction:ltr;margin:0px 0px 0px 36pt">
A tuition waiver is provided, but the TA will be responsible for paying student fees ($277).</li><li style="font-family:Aptos,Aptos_EmbeddedFont,Aptos_MSFontService,Calibri,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:12pt;color:black;direction:ltr;margin:0px 0px 0px 36pt">
Graduate Appointee accident/sickness insurance will be provided (GAIP).</li><li style="font-family:Aptos,Aptos_EmbeddedFont,Aptos_MSFontService,Calibri,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:12pt;color:black;direction:ltr;margin:0px 0px 0px 36pt">
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="color:black"><b>Application Process: </b>Please submit the following by email to
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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:12pt;color:black;direction:ltr;margin:0px 0px 0px 36pt">
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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<u>Cover letter that includes:</u></div>
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The specific Q SCI TA or reader/grader position(s) you are applying for</li><li style="font-family:Aptos,Aptos_EmbeddedFont,Aptos_MSFontService,Calibri,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:12pt;color:black;direction:ltr;margin:0px 0px 0px 36pt">
A 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:12pt;color:black;direction:ltr;margin:0px 0px 0px 36pt">
List Q SCI or equivalent courses you have completed</li></ul>
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<span style="color:black"><b>Questions?  Contact </b></span><span style="color:rgb(70,120,134)"><b><u><a style="color:rgb(70,120,134);margin:0px" id="m_8907155665828752271OWA41f0a4ff-3c97-e6c9-314b-7bbb67c18ed7" href="mailto:owense@uw.edu" target="_blank">owense@uw.edu</a></u></b></span><span style="color:black"><b>.</b></span></div>
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