The following programs are hiring Graduate Teaching Assistants for AY 2019-2020 (for full academic year).
- The Environmental Science and Policy Program is a degree-granting program that provides students with the interdisciplinary background necessary for understanding the environment as well as in-depth areas of concentration for career or graduate school preparation. More information is available at www.ensp.umd.edu.
- The Sustainability Studies Minor is an all-campus minor sponsored by the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources and the School of Public Policy. The minor provides both intellectual breadth and depth in sustainability in order to prepare students for careers in businesses, government agencies, and non-governmental organizations. More information is available at https://www.publicpolicy.umd.edu/undergraduate/academics/minors/sustainability-minor.
Courses offered by the programs for which Teaching Assistants are needed:
Environmental Science and Policy (ENSP)
ENSP 101 – Intro. to Environmental Science (Fall)
ENSP 102 – Intro. to Environmental Policy (Spring)
ENSP 400 – Sr. Capstone (Fall, Spring)
Sustainability Studies Minor
AGNR/PLCY 301 – Sustainability (Fall and Spring)
Employment Periods:
Fall: August-December 2019
Spring: January-May 2020
Example of Duties:
ENSP: Under the supervision of the instructor, plan and teach discussion sections or small group work; attend weekly planning meetings; offer office hours; grade examinations, papers, and projects. Attend three hours of lectures weekly (ENSP 101, 102 & 400).
Sustainability Studies: Under the supervision of instructor, attend weekly planning meetings, attend weekly lectures (AGNR/PLCY301), offer office hours, grade examinations, papers, and projects. Assist with coordination of in-class activities.
Qualifications:
- Strong background in Environmental Science, Environmental Policy, Sustainability Studies, and/or Environmental Studies
- Must be enrolled in a graduate program of the University of Maryland, College Park for the period of the appointment
- Ability to write and speak English fluently and clearly
- Excellent interpersonal skills. Ability to interact well with a diverse group of undergraduates, faculty, and peers.
- Dependable, flexible, and motivated.
Salary: The rate as determined by the Graduate School to be appropriate for a student’s level in a graduate program at the University of Maryland, College Park (20 hour time commitment/week).
Benefits: Participation in a Maryland State Employees health and dental plan. Remission of tuition up to 10 credits per semester employed during AY2019-2020.
To Apply: Submit applications to jgoger@umd.edu as ONE PDF including (1) a cover letter discussing your relevant academic background and work experiences and your preference as to whether you would prefer to TA for ENSP or Sustainability Studies if you have a preference; (2) a resume; (3) unofficial transcripts for both your graduate and undergraduate programs; and, (4) contact information for three former or current professors or employers including their phone numbers and e- mail addresses. Specific questions or inquiries can be sent to Joanna Goger, Senior Lecturer, ENSP, 301-405-4104 or jgoger@umd.edu.
Deadline: For best consideration, apply by Friday, 3/22/19.
Submit all applications to jgoger@umd.edu.