Teaching Assistant for School of Public Health

This position is covered by the Graduate Labor Union - United Electrical, Radio and Machine Workers of America Local 1105 collective bargaining agreement.

Work Location: In-person and remote (in-person, PWB 3-154/156)

Expectations:
This Graduate Teaching Assistant (GTA) will support Dr. Traci Toomey with a course that focuses on the basics of evaluation. Topics include data collection, types of evaluators, types of evaluations, evaluation designs, and evaluation communication. The TA will be primarily responsible for assisting with implementation of quizzes, helping to facilitate practice sessions, supporting students, grading exams and reports, and assisting with overall coordination of the course. The course is offered for the entire Spring semester and the TA position will be for the whole semester. 

In this position, this individual will:

• Attend class and help with management of virtual classroom if needed
• Grade team and individual assignments and exam
• Help facilitate practice sessions
• Assist with online quizzes
• Assist with preparation of the exam
• Hold regular office hours
• Assist with management of Canvas
• Assign students to small groups
• Answer student questions regarding the course (email and in-person)
• Meet with students as needed.
• Assist with other miscellaneous activities as assigned.

Time Commitment:

• Appointment: 25% Effort (10 hours per week)
• Appointment dates: Spring 2027 (January 14, 2027 through May 30, 2027) 
• Work Schedule: To be arranged with supervisor.

Required Qualifications:

• Enrolled graduate student in the School of Public Health (or equivalent program) at the University of Minnesota taking a minimum of 6 credits (full-time).
• Availability to attend class, Tuesdays & Thursdays, 9:45-11:00 a.m.
• Strong performance in Public Health 6034: Evaluation I or equivalent evaluation course
• Strong Excel and other computer software skills
• Strong attention to details

• Understanding of intervention development as well as evaluation

   

Preferred Characteristics and Experiences:

• Prior roles that required strict attention to detail
• Familiarity with managing Canvas and Zoom

The University of Minnesota School of Public Health improves the health and wellbeing of populations and communities around the world by bringing innovative research, learning, and concrete actions to today’s biggest health challenges. SPH includes four academic divisions and 29 internationally recognized centers and is home to roughly 1,025 students, 130 tenured/tenure-track and contract faculty, and 450 staff.
 

Pay Range: $28.93 - $38.55 per hour; depending on education/qualifications/experience. See this SPH GA budgeting tool for current pay levels.

Please visit the Office of Student Health Benefits website for more information regarding benefit eligibility.
 

Student workers are eligible to participate in the Student Health Benefit Plan, if they maintain 6 or more eligible course credits within a given semester. The same applies for Undergraduate Students, Graduate Assistants, Residents, Fellows and Interns.

Student positions are a form of financial support while pursuing an education at the University of Minnesota.

Applications must be submitted online.  To be considered for this position, please click the Apply button and follow the instructions.  You will have the opportunity to complete an online application for the position and attach a resume.

Additional documents may be attached after application by accessing your "My Job Applications" page and uploading documents in the "My Cover Letters and Attachments" section.

Application materials required:

• Cover letter outlining your qualifications (see above) and experience for this role. Applications will not be considered unless accompanied by a cover letter.
• Resume, which must indicate your expected graduation date. 

To request an accommodation during the application process, please e-mail [email protected].

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