Careers

Description:

The University of Washington Food Systems, Nutrition, and Health Program (FSNH) 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 FSNH major (BA) and Nutrition minor; MS, MPH, and PhD graduate degrees; and graduate level training leading to the Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) professional credential.

1 hourly reader/grader (R/G) position (average 5-15 hours per week) is available to support an undergraduate course with an expected enrollment of approximately 50-60 students.

NUTR 493: Food Systems Capstone
Instructor: Yona Sipos

Course Description: The Food Systems Capstone is a culminating academic endeavor for students majoring in Food Systems, Nutrition, and Health. The capstone provides students with an opportunity to apply knowledge and skills acquired in their courses to a specific food systems problem or issue. Emphasizing systems thinking, the capstone experience will explore solutions to real world issues through focused study and under the direction of a faculty member.

Duties:

• Grade student work, including reflections, assignments, and individual and team projects.
• Support guest speakers: coordinate logistics (including parking), assist with on-site visits and presentations (including equipment set up and technical support), and write thank-you notes.
• Participate in Canvas set-up and maintenance throughout the quarter.
• Meet regularly with instructional team to coordinate work.
• Additional duties may be assigned.

Skills/Eligibility:

Eligibility Requirements:

• Master’s or doctoral students with background (education, experience) in nutrition and/or food systems.
• R/Gs must be enrolled in at least 5 credits during the quarter of employment.
• R/G applicants without prior UW teaching or TA experience are encouraged (not required) to complete the Center for Teaching and Learning’s “Teaching@UW: Strategies for TAs.” 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 condition of employment or whether you have satisfied the requirement, 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.

Compensation: Hourly Reader/Grader (R/G) positions are appointed from 12/16/25 to 3/15/26 at the 2025-26 pay rate of $24.07 per hour. Weekly hours will vary based on workload and will be paid according to hours reported on a timesheet. R/Gs accrue one hour of sick time for every 40 hours worked; accrual begins at the start of employment and is available for use the following month. Hourly R/G positions do not qualify for tuition waivers or insurance benefits.

How to Apply:

To Apply: 

• Review and confirm that you have satisfied the position eligibility requirements listed above. (Please use the winter 2026 quarter time schedule (available on October 10) to verify your availability to attend class sessions as requested in the job description.)
• Send a single PDF document that includes your résumé and a cover letter to nspfund@uw.edu.

In your cover letter:

1. Note the course number(s) of the position(s) for which you wish to be considered.
2. If applying for multiple positions, list all the positions and course numbers in one cover letter and rank them in order of preference.
3. Indicate your ability to attend all course lectures and sections (if applicable) for each course.

The application deadline is Sunday, October 12, 2025.

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.

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The University of Washington is an affirmative action and equal opportunity 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. 

The University of Washington prohibits sex discrimination and sex-based harassment in any education program or activity that it operates. Individuals may report concerns, make complaints, or direct inquiries to the Title IX Coordinator. The notice of nondiscrimination is located at: uw.edu/titleix/title-ix-notice/.

The University of Washington is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, education and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact the Disability Services Office at least ten days in advance at: 206.543.6450/V, 206.543.6452/TTY, 206.685.7264 (FAX), or dso@uw.edu<