Description

Leopold Scholars Program Teaching Assistant (no longer receiving applications)

Overview

The teaching assistant (TA) for Leopold Scholars will be responsible for the support of all field research, teaching students how to write Land Ethic essays, showing students how to design and make a poster presentation, guiding discussion about Leopold's Sand County Almanac, and evening house duty activities for the scholars present during the two week session.

Responsibilities

The TA is responsible for maintaining an instructive and collaborative atmosphere in field research and the classroom at all times.
• The TA will assist teachers or directors with the implementation of the curriculum.
• Support students in house each day/evening during the week/weekends they are in charge of during the 2 weeks.
• The TA will meet with the Program Director daily or as needed to discuss progress of scholars.
• Communicate with Program Directors.
• Help supervise students during the two week session on several trips off campus.
• The TA will call public safety and/or 911 should there be any accidents. Then the TA will call the Program Directors.
• Perform other duties as requested (setting up supplies, preparing field research areas, printing, etc.).

Qualifications

• The TA will have experience in field research, writing about Aldo Leopold's Land Ethic, and making scientific posters.
• The TA is required to be familiar with all research procedures and program expectations.
• Tolerance for ambiguity and flexibility.
• Strong interpersonal, organizational and problem-solving skills.