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Description

Faculty in the School of IAS will need graders/readers and peer facilitators for their 2024-25 courses. See the Application Instructions for how to apply. You may apply for more than one course. Course descriptions can be found in the UW Bothell Course Catalog. All positions are subject to course enrollment. Positions remain open until filled.

Graders may be needed for the following courses during the 24-25 academic year:

Fall 2024:

• BIS 132 Introduction to Photography (Katharine Norton)
• BIS 167 Peoples History of the United States (Camille Walsh)
• BIS 177 Introduction to Making Media (Minda Martin)
• BIS 216 Introduction to Cultural Studies (Susan Harewood)
• BIS 279 Introduction to Law & Society (Maryam Griffin)
• BIS 282 Introduction to Globalization (Ben Gardner)
• BIS 306 Marine Diversity and Conservation (Sara Maxwell)

Winter 2025:

• BIS 136 Introduction to Art History (Joe Milutis)
• BIS 162 Race, Gender, & Sexuality Through Film and Television (Alka Kurian)
• BIS 164 Introduction to World Literature (Silvia Ferreira)
• BIS 185 Art and Climate Change (Amy Lambert)
• BIS 215 Understanding Statistics (Joe Ferrare)
• BIS 245 Environment and Humanities (Jennifer Atkinson)
• BIS 255 Critical Diversity Studies (Jed Murr)
• BIS 312 Approaches to Social Research (Karam Dana)

Spring 2025:

• BIS 1XX Introduction to Labor Studies (Ching-In Chen)
• BIS 115 Digital Cultures (Shannon Cram)
• BIS 140 Numbers in News Media (Becca Price)
• BIS 176 Analyzing Media (Lauren Berliner)
• BIS 177 Introduction to Making Media (Masahiro Sugano)
• BIS 180 Introduction to Human Geography (Christian Anderson)
• BIS 183 Introduction to the Middle East (Karam Dana)
• BIS 310 Women, Culture & Development (Julie Shayne)

In addition, graders and peer facilitators may be needed in other IAS classes. Applicants may indicate other classes for which they would like to be considered.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Graders: Following the UW Classification Description for Reader/Grader, graders provide diverse services as course assistants, which will normally include grading student papers and examinations, and attendance at all lectures. Grader duties may also include: office hours, consultation with instructors, and other duties as assigned. Graders may not perform teaching duties.

Peer facilitators (Undergraduate Teaching Assistants): Following the UW Classification Description for Undergraduate Teaching Assistant, peer facilitators provide administrative support for quiz, discussion, or laboratory sections and serve as class assistants. Peer facilitators may not perform teaching duties. Note: To be a peer facilitator for a course, you should be available to attend each class session. Peer facilitator positions can be filled by undergraduate students only.

For more information on UW classification descriptions, see http://hr.uw.edu/labor/unions/uaw/ase-classification-descriptions.

The faculty supervisor will provide specific details about the duties related to each course and the number of allocated grading or facilitating hours prior to the start of your appointment.

These positions are eligible for work study.

Hours per week: 1-10 (to be determined)

Hourly pay rate:

• Undergraduate student rate-$22.00/hour
• Graduate student rate-$23.00/hour
• Undergraduate teaching assistants (Peer facilitators): $22.00/hour (undergraduates only)

Estimated work period:

AUTUMN: September 15 - December 17

WINTER: December 18 - March 25

SPRING: March 26 - June 17

For questions related to this job, please contact the IAS Associate Dean for Curriculum Development and Innovation, Alice Pedersen, alicelp@uw.edu.

Educational Benefits of Role

Students who work as graders and/or peer facilitators gain deeper subject knowledge in the field; develop professional relationships with faculty; and gain experience as leaders in the academic classroom.

Qualifications

Successful applications for this role will:

• Be a currently registered UW student in respective quarter, taking at least 6 credits if an undergraduate or 4 credits if a graduate student;
• Contribute professionally and respectfully to our diverse and inclusive work environment;
• Be in good academic standing;
• Have successfully completed the course or have strong knowledge in the area in which you are applying to be a grader or facilitator.

Note: If you are or will be working elsewhere on campus, be aware that students are limited to working a combined total of 19.5 hours per week, or 19 hours if work study, in all campus jobs when you are enrolled in classes.

All new student employees must also complete UW's online Title IX course about preventing and responding to sex-and gender-based violence and harassment.

Application Instructions

Please submit the following:

• Student Employment Form (fill out under Application Forms) - Required
• Resume outlining previous coursework and work experience - Required
• Cover Letter (Submit a letter describing your understanding of the course material, your reason for seeking this position, and any experience you've had grading, tutoring, or teaching.) - Optional but recommended
• Unofficial transcript - Optional but recommended

Optional documents may be submitted under "Additional Documents."

For inquiries about this position, contact Alice Pedersen, Associate Dean for Curriculum Development and Innovation, alicelp@uw.edu.

Please note: We may check your transcript to verify your GPA and grades.