JOB DESCRIPTION FOR TEACHING ASSISTANTS
Teaching Assistants (TA’s) play an integral role in making the Summer Field Experience programs a success. It is,
therefore, important that you accept this position as an important responsibility. Your job is to assist the faculty in
teaching the exercises at during the Experience and to carry out other duties as necessary for an efficient operation.
You are being hired to complete a job - the same as faculty. Therefore, some days you may work 14 hours, others
fewer. You are expected to be present when needed and you should attempt to help the enrolled students
understand and complete the exercises. This may require your presence to assist students in the evening.
You will specifically be in charge of the following.
1.
Class Equipment - have it ready, organized and in good condition when needed. You are responsible for
everything checked out to students.
2.
Vehicles - check gas and oil, keep clean and wash weekly, wax at the end of the session. Drive responsibly
and within the speed limit designated.
3.
Field lunches - check that everything is included and the proper number are present at Treehaven.
4.
Books - same as for equipment.
5.
Assist with operation/running of the Beartrack Lounge Snack shop at Treehaven.
6.
Assist the Res Life personnel with rounds
7.
Assist in setting up, conducting and grading tests and papers as requested by the faculty member you are
assisting – signed confidentiality agreements are required.
8.
Assist the director and stockroom managers as needed to conduct an efficient and professional program.
Please note you will be expected to arrive and prepare for a Field Experience ahead of the scheduled time for
students as well as stay beyond the time the close of the academic program in order to properly close down the
Experiences.
These positions look great on resumes, particularly if one is considering graduate school whereby experience as a
teaching assistant will set you apart from others applying to graduate programs. Furthermore, these positions serve
as excellent springboards to future summer and permanent employment given the level of responsibility they entail
– they truly are integral to the teaching program and future employers readily recognize this.
DEADLINE FOR APPLICATION IS NOON ON MONDAY, FEBRUARY 22
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TEACHING ASSISTANT APPLICATION
FOR THE CNR SUMMER SESSIONS
Name
ID #
Campus Address__________________________________________________________, WI
(zip)
Cellphone No._________________________________________________ Birth Date
Major(s)
Minor(s)
Current Cumulative Grade Point Average
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Number of credits completed:
Check here to be considered for a 6-week TA position (6-weeks opposite of attending Treehaven/Campus)
Check here to be considered for a 2-week CWES TA position (2 weeks – May 23 – June 3) – (to assist
students in the European Environmental Studies Seminar) – a great opportunity for those attending a
6-week session during the second half of summer.
Check here if you know you cannot qualify for Financial Aid. (FAFSA related or you are receiving Veterans
or Social Security payments.)
NOTICE: If eligible, apply for financial aid before the February 22, 2016 deadline. If all things are equal, students
eligible for work-study will receive preference.
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Check here if you know how to drive a vehicle with a standard transmission
Check here if you have had a defensive driving course or its equivalent
When___________________ Where_______________________________________________________
Driver's License: State of:______________________________
License #:____________________________
List ANY moving violations within the last 3 years and the number of points lost:__________________________
Applicants will be selected in mid-March or sooner if possible.
DEADLINE FOR APPLICATION IS NOON ON MONDAY, FEBRUARY 22
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(OVER)
List all CNR and Biology courses you will have completed by the end of Spring 2016 semester.
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NRES 150
NRES 151
NRES 250
NRES 251
BIO 130
BIO 160
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Unofficial Transcript
Also, please include an unofficial transcript (there is no need to pay for an official copy) or copy of your course
history. To obtain a free copy of your unofficial transcript, stop by the Office of Enrollment Services (106 SSC)
and they can print it off for you. If are a current student you can print a copy of your “Course History” on your
MyPoint, using the Academics tab.
Please list 2 CNR faculty members who could act as references for you.
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List experience relevant to this position
Why do you want this position?
Cross out times you are not available for an interview:
MONDAY
TUESDAY
WEDNESDAY
THURSDAY
FRIDAY
08:00
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10:00
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DEADLINE FOR APPLICATION IS NOON ON MONDAY FEBRUARY 22
RETURN COMPLETED APPLICATIONS TO TNR 180