Students,
The School of Aquatic and Fishery Sciences (SAFS) is hiring a Teaching Assistant for duties in Spring Quarter 2024:
Course: FISH/MARBIO/OCEAN 370A Marine Evolutionary Biology
Instructor: Kerry Naish
Dates: March 16, 2024 – June 15, 2024
Compensation: Position is 50% FTE; salary is commensurate with academic standing
(ASE salary schedule: https://facstaff.grad.uw.edu/wp-content/uploads/2023-24_variable-TA-salary-schedule.pdf)
Deadline to Apply: Sunday February 25. Priority consideration given to applications received by this date. Applications will be accepted after this date if the position remains unfilled.
Course description:
Emphasizes geobiological patterns of marine evolutionary biology environment; processes of evolution; marine prokaryote and eukaryote diversity; and applications of evolutionary principles to ocean change, and conservation and management of marine biodiversity. Prerequisite: either FISH 270/OCEAN 270/MARBIO 270 or BIOL 220. Offered: jointly with MARBIO 370/OCEAN 370
We are deeply engaged in student learning, and use evidence-based approaches in education. Includes in-class activities, independent enquiry and investigative research projects. The course is aimed at students in the marine and freshwater sciences, and is a core requirement in the Marine Biology degree.
TO APPLY:
To apply, complete application form* at https://tinyurl.com/ApplySAFSTA and upload the following additional documents (under one cover, with course name and number and your full name in the document’s title):
- Cover letter – include description of your general background, why you are applying for this ASE position, strengths and any abilities directly related to the specific course(s) that you would bring to the position, etc.
- Current resumé
- Name, title, and contact information (email, phone number) for three references who are familiar with your teaching abilities and/or knowledge and experience relevant to the content of the course(s) for which you are applying.
*To access the form, log in using your @uw.edu address (https://mail.google.com/a/uw.edu).
Full position description attached. Questions may be directed to safsadv@uw.edu