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Description:

The University of Washington Nutritional Sciences Program prepares students to improve individual and population health through the study of foods, nutrients, dietary behaviors, health outcomes, and food and policy environments. The Program offers the Food Systems, Nutrition, and Health major (BA) and Nutrition minor; graduate degrees including the MS, MPH, and PhD; and graduate level training leading to the Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) professional credential.

NUTR 241: Culinary Nutrition Science

Instructor: Anne-Marie Gloster

2 teaching assistant (TA) positions (20 hours per week) are available to support an undergraduate course with expected enrollment of 175-185 students.

Course Description: Explores scientific principles behind modern culinary techniques that transform raw foodstuffs into prepared foods that have sensory appeal. Homework assignments will involve food preparation.

TA duties:

• Be available for the duration of the position: 3/16/24 - 6/15/24.
• Attend lectures, if possible: MW 11:30 - 12:50 pm.
• Set up and provide support for computer equipment, course website (Canvas), and instructional technologies.
• Assist in creating assignments and evaluation rubrics.
• Grade student assignments, projects, quizzes, and examinations.
• Respond to student questions in class and via Canvas.
• Meet regularly with instructional team to coordinate work.
• Additional duties may be assigned.

Compensation: Teaching Assistant (TA) positions are 50% FTE (20 hours/week) from 3/16/24 to 6/15/24. Pay rates are established in accordance with the ASE union contract. The current 2023-24 monthly pay rate for a TA is $2,664 at the premaster level, $2,863 at the intermediate level, and $3,076 at the candidate level. TAs are also eligible for a tuition waiver covering in-state or out-of-state tuition (except for approximately $500 in fees) during the quarter of employment. TAs and their dependents are eligible to receive UW-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage through the Graduate Appointee Insurance Program (GAIP); up to 10 paid holidays and one personal holiday; and up to 28 hours of sick time off (prorated based on FTE).

Hours per week (approx.): 20

Eligibility Requirements:

• Master’s or doctoral students with background (education, experience) in nutrition and food systems.
• TAs must be enrolled for at least 10 credits during the quarter of employment.
• TA applicants without prior UW teaching or TA experience must have completed the Center for Teaching and Learning’s TA Conference (offered each September). Additional training may be necessary.
• If you are not a native English speaker, you must meet the UW Graduate School’s spoken English proficiency requirements to hold a TA position. Before applying, please review UW Graduate School Policy 5.2 for additional information. If you have questions about this requirement or whether you have satisfied it, please contact us at nspfund@uw.edu.
• Students who have or are seeking multiple ASE or training grant positions are required to confirm with their supervisor(s) that there are no restrictions on being appointed to more than one role.
• Prospective ASEs must complete a Sexual Misconduct Declaration form prior to receiving an offer of employment.

To Apply: 

• Review and confirm that you have satisfied the position eligibility requirements listed above. (Please use the spring 2024 quarter time schedule to verify your availability to attend class sessions if requested in the job description.)
  
  
• Send a single PDF document that includes your résumé and a brief cover letter to nspfund@uw.edu.
• Note the course number(s) of the position(s) for which you wish to be considered in your cover letter.
• If applying for multiple positions, list the positions and course numbers, and rank them in order of preference in your cover letter.
• Please indicate your ability to attend course lectures and sections (if applicable) for each course in your cover letter.

The application deadline is February 4, 2024. Final hiring selections will be made by the course instructor and Program based on the applicants’ qualifications and fit with the skills and knowledge areas required for the course.

Equal Opportunity Statement
University of Washington is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

Access Statement
University of Washington is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact the Disability Services Office at (206) 543-6450 / (206) 543-6452 (TTY) or dso@u.washington.edu.