{"id":336,"date":"2013-04-08T14:30:33","date_gmt":"2013-04-08T18:30:33","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/envs\/?p=336"},"modified":"2013-04-08T14:30:33","modified_gmt":"2013-04-08T18:30:33","slug":"job-teaching-assistant-for-pss-003-coffee-ecologies-and-livelihoods-fall-2013","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/envs\/2013\/04\/08\/job-teaching-assistant-for-pss-003-coffee-ecologies-and-livelihoods-fall-2013\/","title":{"rendered":"JOB: Teaching Assistant for PSS 003, Coffee Ecologies and Livelihoods Fall 2013"},"content":{"rendered":"<div>\n<div>I am seeking a Teaching Assistant for Coffee Ecologies and Livelihoods (PSS 003) for Fall 2013. This is a paid job, with a time commitment of approximately 10 hours per week.\u00a0Being a TA is an excellent opportunity to demonstrate and build\u00a0your teaching, leadership, and organizational skills, which are valuable assets as you apply for jobs or graduate school.<\/div>\n<div>\nPOSITION DESCRIPTION<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>The TA must be reliable, organized, able to work under supervision as well as independently, have a strong academic record and good problem-solving skills. \u00a0Previous TA or grading experience is a plus, but not required.<\/div>\n<div>\nThe duties for the position of TA include:<\/p>\n<p>*\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Grading short weekly reading quizzes, periodic written reflections, \u00a0 \u00a0and entering grades weekly<\/p><\/div>\n<div>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 * \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 Monitoring and grading mid-term and final exams, and grading final research papers<\/div>\n<div>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 * \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 Managing Blackboard and other internet teaching\u00a0tools<br \/>\n*\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Attending one weekly meeting with me (Day\/time TBD)<br \/>\n* \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 Responding to student emails in a timely manner<\/div>\n<div>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 * \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 Preparing exam questions<br \/>\n*\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Gathering materials for the class<br \/>\n*\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Other support work as needed<\/p>\n<p>ELIGIBILITY<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Junior or Senior standing<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS<br \/>\nPlease send an email to Katlyn Morris, the course instructor, at\u00a0<a>Katlyn.Morris@uvm.edu<\/a>, with &#8220;TA Application&#8221;\u00a0in the subject\u00a0heading.\u00a0 In your message, or in a word or pdf attachment (with your name in the document title), please include:<\/p>\n<p>(1) A page explaining why you want to be a TA and how your strengths, experiences, and skills will make you a good fit for the position.<br \/>\n(2) Email contact information<br \/>\n(3) The name of one UVM faculty person as a reference,<br \/>\n(4) A copy of your resume or a list of relevant work and volunteer\u00a0experience,<\/p>\n<p>DEADLINE: April 15, 2013<\/p><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>You may also submit hard copies of these materials\u00a0if you prefer,\u00a0to my mailbox in Jeffords Plant &amp; Soil Science main office. \u00a0I look forward to hearing from you!<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<p>Best wishes,<\/p><\/div>\n<div>Katlyn<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<p>&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8211;<br \/>\nKatlyn Morris, Ph.D.<br \/>\nInstructor of Plant &amp; Soil Science\u00a0and\u00a0Environmental Studies<br \/>\nUniversity of Vermont<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>I am seeking a Teaching Assistant for Coffee Ecologies and Livelihoods (PSS 003) for Fall 2013. 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