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Description:

Position Title: Teaching Assistant (TA) 
Course: ENV H 433, Microbiological Sampling and Analysis (5)
Quarter: Winter 2027 
Class Days/Times: MWF 8:30 AM – 10:20 AM 
Supervising Faculty: Dr. Erica Fuhrmeister (https://deohs.washington.edu/faculty) 
Start Date:  12/16/26 
End Date: 3/15/27 
Application Deadline: 11/3/26 
Estimated Weekly Hours: 20 hours/week  

Position Description: DEOHS is seeking a Teaching Assistant (TA) to work 20 hours per week.  This position will support ENV H 433, Microbiological Sampling and Analysis.  

Duties and Responsibilities: 

Review course Canvas site and syllabus and become familiar with class readings, assignments, and assessments 
Order course materials/supplies  
Review/collect relevant literature, textbooks, online resources, etc.  
Prepare lectures or develop in-class activities/handouts  
Hold regular office hours (describe duration/frequency below)  
Meet regularly with instructor  
Respond to student emails/Canvas messages  
Score and provide feedback on assignments/assessments  
Import and/or update content on course Canvas site  
Enter grades/comments in Canvas 
Attend class sessions (if not required to attend all sessions, please explain below)  
Facilitate/lead in-class discussions  
Present one or more lecture/presentation in class (please provide more details below)  
Salary and Terms of Employment:   

A 50% FTE Teaching Assistantship pays a stipend that varies depending on graduate level as indicated on Schedule 1 of the UW TA Salary Chart.  
Teaching Assistants are required to register for a minimum of 10 credits in the quarter that they hold the position. 
The operating fee (including tuition) will be paid by the department. However, the successful applicant will be responsible for paying any additional student fees. 
Graduate Appointee accident/sickness insurance will be provided. 
This job classification is governed by a negotiated labor contract and is subject to union shop provisions. 
More Information about This Position:   This job classification is governed by a negotiated labor contract and is subject to union shop provisions. For more information about union shop provisions, visit: 

http://www.washington.edu/admin/hr/jobs/apl/union-info.html   

Skills/Eligibility:

Required Qualifications: 

• Current graduate student in Environmental and Occupational Health Sciences  

Desired Qualifications: 

• Familiarity with microbiology laboratory skills, including culture and isolation techniques, DNA extraction, molecular detection methods, and familiarity with basic biosafety, including operating an autoclave

How to Apply:

• Review and confirm that you have satisfied the position eligibility requirements listed above. 

• Submit your application via the TA Application Form by 5PM PST on 11/3/26.