<html><head><meta http-equiv="content-type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8"></head><body style="overflow-wrap: break-word; -webkit-nbsp-mode: space; line-break: after-white-space;"><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><b><span style="font-size: 18pt;">Center for Quantitative Science: </span></b><b><span style="font-size: 14pt;">Summer 2023 Teaching Assistant Positions</span></b><b><span style="font-size: 18pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">The Center for Quantitative Science is accepting part-time (50% FTE) Teaching Assistant applications for a new online summer offering of Q SCI 381. The priority deadline is <b><u>Monday, April 10, </u>2023,</b> but we will accept applications until the positions are filled.<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><o:p> </o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; text-indent: 0.5in;"><b>Q SCI 381: Intro to Probability and Statistics (Online, asynchronous format)<o:p></o:p></b></p><ul type="disc" style="margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in;"><ul type="circle" style="margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in;"><li class="MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst" style="margin: 0in; font-size: 12pt; font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">Instructor: Timothy Jones<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoListParagraphCxSpLast" style="margin: 0in; font-size: 12pt; font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">Hiring 1-2 Teaching Assistants depending on enrollment numbers<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="Default" style="margin: 0in; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;">Class dates are June 20 – August 18, 2023 (Summer Full Term). This class will be offered online, asynchronous, but weekly online help sessions will be offered (days and times are still to be determined). The TAs will support the course instructor and should expect to work approximately 20 hours/week.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin: 0in; font-size: 12pt; font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">Compensation:<b> </b></span><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">Two months of the TA Salary Rate (<a href="chrome-extension://efaidnbmnnnibpcajpcglclefindmkaj/https:/grad.uw.edu/wp-content/uploads/2022-23-TA-RA-SA_salary_chart.pdf" style="color: rgb(5, 99, 193);">Schedule 1</a>) based on the student’s graduate level, plus 20% supplemental summer pay. Total pay will be approximately $6202/$6669/$7166 depending on student’s</span><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"> graduate level.<o:p></o:p></span></li></ul></ul><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><b> </b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><b>Teaching Assistant (TA) Position Description<o:p></o:p></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><o:p> </o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">Responsibilities:<o:p></o:p></p><ul type="disc" style="margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in;"><li class="MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst" style="margin: 0in; font-size: 12pt; font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">TAs at 50% FTE should expect to average approximately 20 hours/week, for the full summer quarter, June 20 – August 18, 2023<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin: 0in; font-size: 12pt; font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">Running virtual labs and help sessions<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin: 0in; font-size: 12pt; font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">Grading homework and exams<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin: 0in; font-size: 12pt; font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">Maintaining virtual office hours<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoListParagraphCxSpLast" style="margin: 0in; font-size: 12pt; font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">TAs are generally expected to attend the courses to which they are assigned<o:p></o:p></span></li></ul><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><o:p> </o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">Requirements: <o:p></o:p></p><ul type="disc" style="margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in;"><li class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">For Q SCI 381, must be competent in statistics and have familiarity with R<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst" style="margin: 0in; font-size: 12pt; font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">Current academic standing as a UW Graduate Student and eligibility to hold a Graduate Student Assistantship<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin: 0in; font-size: 12pt; font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">Availability for full appointment and class time frame (see appointment dates above)<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin: 0in; font-size: 12pt; font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">Background and enthusiasm to communicate effectively with biology, zoology, conservation, ecology, and natural resource management students<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoListParagraphCxSpLast" style="margin: 0in; font-size: 12pt; font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">Equivalent education/experience will substitute for all minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license/certification/registration<o:p></o:p></span></li></ul><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><o:p> </o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">Terms:<o:p></o:p></p><ul type="disc" style="margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in;"><li class="MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst" style="margin: 0in; font-size: 12pt; font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">A 50% FTE Teaching Assistantship pays a stipend that varies depending on graduate level as indicated on Schedule 1 of the <a href="chrome-extension://efaidnbmnnnibpcajpcglclefindmkaj/https:/grad.uw.edu/wp-content/uploads/2022-23-TA-RA-SA_salary_chart.pdf" style="color: rgb(5, 99, 193);">UW TA Salary Chart</a>. Contact the Center for Quantitative Science office for more information on stipend levels. <o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin: 0in; font-size: 12pt; font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">Teaching Assistants will be required to register for 2 credits for summer quarter.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin: 0in; font-size: 12pt; font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">The operating fee (tuition) will be paid by CQS. However, the successful applicant will be responsible for paying any student fees. <o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin: 0in; font-size: 12pt; font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">Graduate Appointee accident/sickness insurance will be provided.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoListParagraphCxSpLast" style="margin: 0in; font-size: 12pt; font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">This job classification is governed by a negotiated labor contract and is subject to union shop provisions. <o:p></o:p></span></li></ul><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><b> </b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><b>Application Process:<o:p></o:p></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><o:p> </o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">Application Deadline: The priority deadline is <u>Monday, April 10, 2023</u>, but we will accept applications until the positions are filled. Applicants will be notified by email of our decision.<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><o:p> </o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">Submit the following to <a href="mailto:owense@uw.edu" style="color: rgb(5, 99, 193);">owense@uw.edu</a>:<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><o:p> </o:p></p><ul type="disc" style="margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in;"><li class="MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst" style="margin: 0in; font-size: 12pt; font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">Resume/CV (in PDF format):<o:p></o:p></span></li><ul type="circle" style="margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in;"><li class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin: 0in; font-size: 12pt; font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">Include your home department, advisor, and academic status (“Masters Student”, “PhD Student, but haven’t completed general exam”, or “PhD Student, completed general exam”).<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin: 0in; font-size: 12pt; font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">List all previous TA and reader/grader positions held for any UW department. Include your evaluation score for each position.<o:p></o:p></span></li></ul></ul><p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="font-size: 12pt; margin: 0in 0in 0in 1in; font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"> </span></p><ul type="disc" style="margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in;"><li class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin: 0in; font-size: 12pt; font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">Cover letter including (in PDF format):<o:p></o:p></span></li><ul type="circle" style="margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in;"><li class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin: 0in; font-size: 12pt; font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">Brief statement of how your skills and experiences are a match for the position<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin: 0in; font-size: 12pt; font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">List the specific Q SCI TA position(s) you are applying for<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin: 0in; font-size: 12pt; font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">List Q SCI or equivalent courses you have completed<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin: 0in; font-size: 12pt; font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">List any Q SCI TA positions you have applied for in the past, both positions you were offered and ones you were not offered. (This information will be used to help us distribute TA positions more equitably.)<o:p></o:p></span></li></ul></ul><p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpLast" style="font-size: 12pt; margin: 0in 0in 0in 0.5in; font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">Questions? Contact <a href="mailto:owense@uw.edu" style="color: rgb(5, 99, 193);">owense@uw.edu</a>.<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><o:p> </o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">The 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 <a href="mailto:dso@u.washington.edu" style="color: rgb(5, 99, 193);">dso@u.washington.edu</a>.<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><o:p> </o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><o:p> </o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">--------------------------------------------<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">Erica Owens<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">CQS/QERM/QSCI Program Coordinator<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><o:p> </o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">Center for Quantitative Science<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">Quantitative Ecology and Resource Management<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">University of Washington<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">Mailbox #357941<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">Seattle, Washington 98105<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">(206) 616-9571</p></body></html>