Summer TA - University of Washington School of
Description:
Summer TA
Supervising Faculty: Carey Farquhar
Hours per week: 20
Start Date: ASAP
End Date: September 15, 2020
Application Deadline: ASAP
Positions available: 1 or more
Position Summary: The School of Public Health has a Summer TA opportunity available to support faculty in their
transition to online courses in the fall. This position is expected to continue in the fall and possibly for the rest of the
academic year.
Specific Job Functions:
- Support faculty 1:1 in preparing for fall online courses across departments and programs within SPH
- Review drafts of online courses
- Provide input on instructional design for remote learning
- Provide technical support (e.g., breakout rooms, polling, etc) to multiple faculty
- Support the technical aspects and troubleshoot problems as they arise, including Canvas websites
- Facilitate peer to peer sessions
- Provide training opportunities for students on tech aspects of online learning platforms
Salary: Commensurate with academic eligibility, ranging from $2,436/m - $3,814/m.
Skills/Eligibility:Required Qualifications: Minimum standing of current graduate student in the School of Public Health. Must be enrolled
for at least 2 credits during summer quarter and full-time/10 credits during fall, winter, and spring.
Preferred Qualifications: Experience with CANVAS; prior teaching assistant or course development experience; technical
savviness and troubleshooting experience, excellent interpersonal skills
Application Procedure: To apply for this position, please send a cover letter with your interest in the position and your
resume or CV to Carey Farquhar cfarq@uw.edu and Stephanie Farquhar farqs@uw.edu . These positions will remain
open until filled.