{"id":284,"date":"2013-04-08T13:41:05","date_gmt":"2013-04-08T17:41:05","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/envs\/?p=284"},"modified":"2013-04-08T13:41:05","modified_gmt":"2013-04-08T17:41:05","slug":"job-teaching-assistant-positions-for-envs-001-introduction-to-environmental-studies","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/envs\/2013\/04\/08\/job-teaching-assistant-positions-for-envs-001-introduction-to-environmental-studies\/","title":{"rendered":"JOB: Teaching Assistant Positions for ENVS 001, Introduction to Environmental Studies"},"content":{"rendered":"

Hello folks,<\/p>\n

\n

It’s that time again.\u00a0 The Environmental Program is looking to fill
\n10-12 Teaching Assistant positions for ENVS 001, Introduction to
\nEnvironmental Studies, for Fall 2013. We are expecting approximately 270 people in
\nthe class again this fall, as interest in the environment is definitely
\non an upswing.\u00a0 The TA position is a paid job and, in addition, you can
\nreceive up to two credits through ENVS 284.<\/p>\n

Being a TA is a demanding and rewarding experience.\u00a0 We ask a lot of you
\nand we are most grateful for all that you offer to the students in the
\ncourse.\u00a0 We expect the TAs to represent the very best of what the
\nEnvironmental Program has to offer, since you will be role models for
\nyounger students.\u00a0 As you know, a good TA can make a powerful and
\nlasting impression on students.<\/p>\n

Being a TA means not only taking responsibility for your section(s). You
\nare also responsible for attending class and working effectively in a
\nteam with other TAs to manage the course logistics and assignments.<\/p>\n

The duties for the position of TA include:<\/p>\n

*\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 meeting with students during weekly labs \/ discussion sessions
\n*\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 leading field trips, implementing lab activities
\n*\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 grading weekly homework assignments
\n*\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 attending lectures (MWF 10:40-11:30)
\n*\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 managing Web CT\/Blackboard tools
\n*\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 attending mandatory weekly TA meetings
\n*\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 monitoring and grading exams
\n*\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 handling audiovisual equipment in class
\n*\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 other support work<\/p>\n

You need to have taken ENVS 001 or a comparable course; it is a good
\nidea to have completed or be enrolled in ENVS 151. Juniors and seniors
\nare both welcome to apply; non-ENVS majors can also apply if they have
\nrelevant experience and course work.\u00a0 Previous teaching experience is
\ncertainly valuable though not required.\u00a0 As you can imagine, being a TA
\nmakes a very nice entry on your resume, showing your experience as a
\nteacher and as a member of an academic community.\u00a0 It is also a great
\nthing for references to write about when you need letters of
\nrecommendation.<\/p>\n

*TO APPLY:*\u00a0 Please send an email to Amy Seidl at amy.seidl@uvm.edu and put “TA application” in the subject
\nheading.\u00a0 In your message, please include:<\/p>\n

(1) 1-2 paragraphs about why you want to be a TA and which days of the
\nweek (MTWTh 1-4pm) you will be available for labs and whether you are
\ninterested in leading one or two labs per week
\n(2) how best to contact you via phone and email
\n(3) the name of one UVM faculty person as a reference with his\/her email address
\n(4) an attached copy of your resume
\n(5) a sample of your writing — a short paper or part of a paper
\n(because writing is such an important part of this course)<\/p>\n

You can also submit these materials to my Bittersweet box if that is
\nmore convenient.\u00a0 I will hold interviews and make preliminary selections
\nbefore the end of the spring semester.\u00a0 I look forward to receiving your
\napplications —\u00a0 Cheers, Amy Seidl<\/p>\n

*DEADLINE: April 12, 2013<\/span> *<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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