Students,

Two Summer Teaching Opportunities

The University of Washington Math Science Upward Bound (UW STEMsub) Program seeks Science Elective and STEM Section Instructors to teach high school students as part of our Summer Academy. UW STEMsub is an outreach program in the Office of Minority Affairs and Diversity that helps low-income and potential first-generation college students excel in high school, get accepted to college, and graduate with a STEM degree. The goal of the summer program is to help prepare students for the demands of college and advance their academic and personal development. 

This summer, the UW STEMsub Summer Academy will be held on the UW Campus from July 1st to August 9th. Each class described below will include approximately fifteen rising 11^th or 12th graders. 

The ideal candidates are advanced graduate students or postdocs in STEM fields with teaching experience and a commitment to outreach and diversity. A B.S. or B.A. in a STEM field is required. All candidates will be required to undergo a criminal background check. Candidates from underrepresented groups or from low-income/first generation backgrounds or with experience in working with these populations are encouraged to apply. The University of Washington is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer.

To apply, please complete the online application at https://form.jotform.com/241236899273972. Be sure to select the position(s) you are applying for. For more information contact David Wolczyk at dwolczyk@uw.edu .

Summer Section Instructor
Description: Continue reading →

Hi Students,

Please take a look at this TA opportunity for Spring Quarter!

CEE 357 TA Job Description:
Required: Senior or graduate level coursework in Aquatic Chemistry and Mass Balance Principles. Alternatively, previously taken CEE 357 and done well.  Lecture attendance is encouraged.

Duties include:

• Prepare lectures for quiz/lab sections
• Grade weekly assignments, projects, and exams.
• Hold regular office hours
• Develop test questions
• Proctor exams
• Maintain records of grades and attendance
• Calculate quarter grades
• Prepare handout material
• Attend instructor/TA meetings
• Act as liaison/mediator between student and professor
• Prepare test questions
• Manage and respond to course‐related e‐mail
• Maintain (update) webpage for course materials
• Develop and maintain electronic bulletin boards, discussion sites, etc.

When you respond to this opportunity, please provide your resume and unofficial transcript; preference will be given to persons who respond within two weeks.

CEE Graduate Advising

ceginfo@uw.edu

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. Continue reading →

Hello CEE Students,

The CEE Structures lab is in need of student helpers. 

General Tasks:

• General area cleaning, area arrangement and preparation i.e. office space.
• Stocking, sorting material, inventory
• Occasionally, include research and commercial material testing
• Support the front office administrative work when arise.
• 10 to 20 hours per week, scheduling will be discussed when hired.

Hello, 

The Kirsten Wind Tunnel (KWT) is actively recruiting freshmen and sophomore engineering, math, physics, and other STEM students for an exciting job opportunity as a member of the KWT student crew. The wind tunnel is located between the HUB and Guggenheim Hall and is an auxiliary enterprise of the Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering department. 

KWT serves as an aeronautical testing facility for both commercial and research clients. The role as a crew member offers students a paid, hands-on, internship-like experience on campus throughout their undergraduate careers. While working at the wind tunnel students learn to install wind tunnel models, operate the wind tunnel independently, acquire data from a variety of sensors and apply wind tunnel corrections to acquired data, write professional reports, solve real-world engineering problems, and have the opportunity to interact with a variety of industry clients.

Please see the attached Hiring Poster and short teaser video. We are accepting applications for our 2024 cohort through November 3, 2023.

If you are curious or have any questions about this opportunity, our current student crew members are hosting the following open houses (please RSVP if possible) or you can get in touch with me at the contact info below. Continue reading →

Students,

The School of Aquatic and Fishery Sciences (SAFS) is hiring Teaching Assistants for duties in Winter Quarter 2024:

Course: FISH 323 Conservation & Management of Aquatic Resources
Instructor: Katie McElroy
Dates: December 16, 2023 – March 15, 2024
Compensation: Position is 50% FTE; salary is commensurate with academic standing
(ASE salary schedule: https://grad.uw.edu/wp-content/uploads/2022-23-TA-RA-SA_salary_chart.pdf)

Deadline to Apply: October 18, 2023. Priority consideration given to applications received by this date. Applications will be accepted after this date if the position remains unfilled

Course description:
Topics include population dynamics, extinction risk, meta-populations, marine reserves, bioeconomics, protection of endangered species, sustainable harvesting, and management institutions. Examines case studies such as salmon, albatross, and whales as representative of conservation issues in aquatic sciences. Sampling, experimental design, computer skills, and research writing.

TO APPLY: Continue reading →

Hi CEE Students,

The Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering is hiring a reading/grader for CEE 317 this fall. The position is for about 10 hours per week, and the main responsibility is to grade CEE 317 assignments and lab reports, with no exam grading. Graders are not required to hold office hours or teach. The only contact with the students is to discuss  grades if needed.

The pay rate is $19.25 per hour, and applicants must have already successfully completed CEE 317.

If interested or have any questions, contact the instructor Kamal Ahmed by email: kamal@uw.edu

Students,

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Hello Advising colleagues–

I’d like to let all of you know about a job opportunity that your students might be interested in. The Robinson Center for Young Scholars, located on the Seattle campus, is hiring an Undergraduate Teaching Assistant to assist with a weekly Biology lab. The pay is $18.81/hour, and the estimated workload is 12 hours per week. Interested students should apply on Handshake at https://app.joinhandshake.com/emp/jobs/8162745. Applications close Monday, September 11.

Thank you,

Reese Johnston

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