Teaching Assistant

Department: Classics, Humanities, Religious Studies
FTE: 0.40 to .49
Terms: Fall Winter Spring 
Academic Year: 2025-26

Duties:

The following positions for discussion section leader or course grader may be available:
CLAS 110: Classical Mythology
CLAS 111: Ancient Athletics in Greece and Rome
CLAS 201: Greek Life and Culture
CLAS 202: Roman Life and Culture
HUM 101: Introduction to Humanities I
HUM 102: Introduction to Humanities II
HUM 103: Introduction to Humanities III
HUM 300: Themes in the Humanities
REL 101: World Religions: Asian Traditions
REL 102: World Religions: Near Eastern Traditions
REL 222: Introduction to the Bible I
REL 223: Introduction to the Bible II

The duties may include:
1)        Attend lectures
2)        Teach discussion sections
3)        Grade assigned examinations and student papers
4)        Attend weekly meetings of GEs and faculty supervisor
5)        Hold office hours

(Circumstances may occur where changes must be made to the above duties; final assignments will be clearly outlined in any offer letter.)

Preferred Qualifications:

1.        Knowledge and understanding of the course topic.
2.        Interest and experience in teaching.
3.        Ability and desire to work with students.
4.        Strong writing skills.
5.        Good organizational and record-keeping abilities

Application Procedure:

Interested persons should complete the application and submit by email (kfurrer@uoregon.edu), no later than 5:00 pm Monday, March 24, 2025

Please provide the following information when applying:
•        Name
•        Address
•        City, State, Zip
•        Email Address
•        Phone Number
•        Home Department
•        Advisor
•        Date of Admission
•        Degree Sought
•        Number of Credit Hours Completed Toward Degree
•        Area of Specialization
•        Prior GE Positions (including dates, FTE, GE level, and Department)

Additional instructions:
1.        On a separate page write a 250-word statement describing how the position relates to your educational and vocational goals and how your qualifications relate to the duties described in this announcement.
2.        Prepare a one-page resume or via that a) summarizes coursework you have completed that relates to Classics, Humanities, and/or Religious Studies with dates taken and grades received; and b) details of other education and experience that may be relevant to the position.
3.        Have one person who knows you and your qualifications submit a letter of recommendation.
4.        The required information, your 250-word statement, your resume or vita, and a letter of recommendation are due by 5:00 pm Monday, March 24, 2025.

Application Email: kfurrer@uoregon.edu

Deadline Date: Monday, 2025-04-01

Open Until Filled: Yes
Open Until Filled, Review Begins On: Tuesday, 2025-04-02

Contact Information:
Kathy Furrer
1415 Kincaid (118 Prince Lucien Campbell Hall)
Eugene, Oregon
97403