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Description:

Employment Period: Winter quarter 2021 (January 4, 2021-March 19, 2021)

Department of Cinema and Media Studies is seeking a reader/grader to provide support for CMS 311 Film History, 1930-1959 taught by Professor Sudhir Mahadevan.  Qualifications are based on prior course work, skill level, experience, and schedule availability.  CMS 311 surveys distinctive films and moments in the history of cinema over a period of three decades. The period spans transformations in technology (the advent of sound), genres (the social problem film, film noir), institutions (the consolidation of the studio system, the birth of new national cinemas), and trends (French poetic realism, Italian Neo-realism).

Job Classification: Reader/Grader Hourly ASE

Responsibilities include:

The reader/grader’s primary role is to help the instructor provide feedback on student work.  The reader/grader may not perform teaching duties. The reader/grader will provide feedback on:

• Two online quizzes (posted end of WEEKS 3, 6): Qualitative assessment will be involved for the short essay answers. Sample quizzes will be graded with the instructor. 
• Research dossier (due end of WEEK 4) Grading rubric will be provided, but some qualitative assessment is involved. Sample assignments are available for students and grader. Instructor will grade some sample assignments for grader to follow
• Final Paper (due by end of WEEK 9). Grader will need some familiarity with lecture and reading materials covered by the prompts. Instructor will grade sample assignments for grader.

Grading responsibilities begin at the end of Week 4 by when students will have submitted the first of two online quizzes. The peak grading periods will be as follows:

Quiz 1 - Weeks 5 to 7

Research Dossier: Weeks 5 to 7

Quiz 2 - Weeks 7 to 9

Final essay: Weeks 9 through Finals Week

We expect the hourly commitment will be 10 to 15 hours per week starting from Week 5 through Finals Week.

Eligibility & Qualifications:

• Currently enrolled graduate student status. **International Students, please see note below.
• Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills.
• Experience providing individualized feedback in writing-intensive courses.
• Knowledge of film analysis/vocabulary OR prior cinema-related coursework OR research familiarity with cinema preferred, but not essential.

Compensation: $20.00/hour

This position is NOT benefits eligible.

To Apply:

Application Deadline: Open until filled. 

Please send an email to gradcinema@uw.edu with the subject CMS 311 Reader-Grader and your last name.  

Attach to the email a single PDF document that includes:

1. A brief statement of interest which outlines your qualifications and your availability to serve as a reader/grader for this CMS course.
2. A current CV that includes your work history and academic accomplishments of no more than two pages.

Acceptance and Notification: Selected candidate will be notified by email or phone.  If offered the position, the candidate will be asked to submit an acceptance form.  We are hoping to fill the position as soon as possible.

Any questions about the application process, please contact the Department of Cinema and Media Studies, gradcinema@uw.edu.

**International students with a TA/RA/SA/Instructor or any other 50% or 20 hour per week appointment cannot, at the same time, have an appointment as a reader/grader without additional authorization from the International Students and Scholars office, for additional information please consult the ISS office. Phone: 206-221-7857.  Website: https://iss.washington.edu/

The University of Washington is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer.

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To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact Disability Services Office.  https://hr.uw.edu/dso/services/, 206-543-6450, 206-543-6452 (TTY) or dso@uw.edu