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Reader / Grader - SPH Service Learning–SPH 391 and 396 (Student/ASE)

Part-time Position 19 hours per week

Closing Date: November 9, 2026

Degree Level(s): MS,PhD

Hourly Range: $24.07 - $24.07

Posted: October 26, 2026

Description:

PUBLIC HEALTH-GLOBAL HEALTH MAJOR POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT 

Position Title: Reader/Grader    

Course: SPH Service Learning–SPH 391 and 396

Supervising Faculty: 

Hours per week: Up to 19

Start Date: December 16, 2026

End Date: March 15, 2027

Application Deadline: November 9, 2026

Position Summary: The Public Health-Global Health Major is seeking one (1) Reader/Grader (R/G), up to 19  hours per week, during Winter 2027.  The largest grading burden will occur during weeks 4, 7, and 11 so the candidate should be prepared to work their full 19 hours during those weeks. The R/G  will support the undergraduate courses SPH 391 and SPH 396: Public Health Service Learning. This course is the primary service learning experience for all Public Health-Global Health majors.

This service-learning course connects public health theory to practice through community-based work with public health and community organizations. Students engage in reflection and coursework that link field experiences to equity-centered public health frameworks, with a focus on structural factors that shape health.

This position is appropriate for an SPH graduate student who has an interest in supporting undergraduates and  is considered to be an important part of the instructional team.

 Specific Job Functions:  

  • Attend and actively participate in all lectures and occasional section meetings as requested by the lead instructor.

  • Be deeply familiar with all assigned course materials, readings, and assignments and assessments so as to answer student questions on these aspects of the course and provide effective feedback in alignment with course expectations

  • Grade and provide detailed written feedback on larger written assignments with a 1-week turnaround. The largest grading burden will occur during weeks 4, 7, and 11 so the candidate should be prepared to work their full 19 hours during those weeks. 

  • Meet with the course leads weekly and for course grading planning and communicate regularly with the course leads between meetings as needs arise. 

  • Communicate with students regarding their graded assignments and respond to their questions

  • Prepare and maintain course Canvas page and student records

  • Other tasks, as necessary

Additional Details:

Hours per week (approx.): 19

Skills/Eligibility:

Required Qualifications: Minimum standing of current graduate student in the School of Public Health; highly organized with ability to meet competing deadlines; experience creating or editing digital platforms for portfolios (e.g., Google Sites, Canva websites, or Wordpress); ability to represent the teaching team with a high standard of integrity; satisfy a sexual misconduct background check

Preferred Qualifications: Experience with the teacher side of Canvas, experience and excitement for working with undergraduates.

Notes: Please consult the Time Schedule for additional information about days, times, and locations in case attendance is requested.

How to Apply:

Application Procedure:  Please submit application, CV or resume, cover letter, and transcript via the form found here https://forms.gle/7v1jJXVJb7vsSf8AA. **Note that you must be signed into a Google account (UW or preferred Gmail account) in order to submit this application** If you’re having problems, please contact michtru@uw.edu.