Student Assistantship, Internship and Employment Opportunities

Teaching Associates (TO): PUBHLTH 323: Public Health Communications

We are seeking to fill two 15-hour-per-week graduate Teaching Associate (TO) positions for the Spring 2025 semester. The primary responsibility associated with these positions is to instruct PUBHLTH 323: Public Health Communications, which is the Junior Year Writing course in the Public Health Sciences major.

In this role, TOs are responsible for delivering PUBHLTH 323 according to the approved curriculum, including adhering to the course syllabus and administering established assignments. Additional responsibilities include hosting weekly office hours, assessing student work, using the course Learning Management System (i.e., Canvas) for effective course organization, responding to student and other course-related emails within 24 hours, and meeting with students individually as needed. TOs attend regular meetings with the PUBHLTH 323 teaching team. 

TOs will serve as the sole instructor for a small class of up to 20-25 students. The course will be offered in two 75-minute blocks. TOs must be able and willing to work with minimal direct supervision and be prepared to lead a class on their own. The position requires individuals to be self-motivated, highly organized, enthusiastic, and independent. 

These TO positions are open to graduate students in the public health programs (BIOST, EPI, EHS, HPM and CHE). Priority is given to students with prior teaching experience, and especially with prior experience teaching a writing-based course. Enrollment in a PhD program is required. All grad TOs must be students in good academic standing. This position is for the spring semester with the possibility of renewal for future semesters depending on student enrollment numbers. 

To apply, please complete the PHS TO/TA application form at the link below, which includes information about submitting a cover letter and CV/resume. 

All materials are due by October 18th, 2024. 

Application link: https://forms.office.com/r/PdDhXRrXJG