Graduate Funding Information Service

October 31, 2024

Graduate Teaching Assistant – PHARM 581/G H 543 – W25

Application Deadline: Until filled, priority review date is November 10, 2024

General Duties/Description:

PHARM 581/G H 543 is a 2-credit course which introduces the role of pharmaceuticals in addressing major diseases (such as HIV/AIDS, malaria, tuberculosis, non-communicable diseases, pandemics) affecting persons in resource-limited settings. The course addresses a wide range of relevant issues, including burden of disease, human resource capacity, regulation, drug safety/pharmacovigilance, drug distribution, pharmacoeconomics, financing, and policies.

The instructors for this course are Profs. Andy Stergachis and Jeff Lane. The course will be held in-person on Mondays from 1:30 PM – 3:20 PM in GNOM S060.

TA Responsibilities include:

  1. Assisting with preparing course materials with the course instructor and assisting with course organization,
  1. Posting material to the Canvas course site,
  1. Attending weekly course sessions and responding to Chat questions,
  1. Grading assignments and assist with communicating with students regarding their progress in the course,
  2. Other tasks as necessary.

Requirements: Current Masters or PhD student. 

Salary: Salary is commensurate with academic standing, qualifications, and experience. This position is eligible for a full tuition waiver and all benefits of UAW Academic Student Employees. This position is paid at the Department of Pharmacy Regular (Non-Variable) rate (see salary charts here).

How to Apply: Send curriculum vitae or résumé to Professor Andy Stergachis, PhD, BPharm (stergach@uw.edu) with a brief statement of why you are interested and what you would bring to the position.

Application inquiries may be made with: Professor Andy Stergachis, PhD, BPharm (stergach@uw.edu)

Position: Graduate Student Teaching Assistant (TA) – PHARM 581/G H 543 Global Health Pharmacy: Medicines, Practice, and Policy
Department: Pharmacy and Global Health (course is cross listed)
FTE: 50% FTE or 20 hours per week (220 hours per quarter)
Academic Quarter(s): Winter 2025
Appointment Dates: 12/16/24 to 3/15/25

University of Washington is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. 

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