Global Studies GSGS 2000 Course Assistant/Grader (Fall 2025) (Student Wage)
Global Studies GSGS 2000 Course Assistant/Grader (Fall 2025) (Student Wage)
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Job Description
The Global Studies program seeks an energetic graduate or undergraduate student to assist with grading and student advising in this introduction course for Global Studies. This interdisciplinary course introduces students to critical global economic and cultural issues and examines globalization at a variety of scales of analysis (planetary regional national individual). The goal is to provide understanding of the main conceptual approaches to global studies and thus enhance their ability to understand and evaluate important real-world issues and problems and to introduce students to the tracks of the Global Studies program (Environments and Sustainability Development Public Health Security and Justice and Culture and Commerce).
This is an excellent opportunity for graduate or undergraduate students from any discipline to broaden their subject matter knowledge. Students in social sciences (anthropology sociology etc.) or policy-related disciplines (politics foreign affairs leadership & public policy economics etc.) may find this experience particularly valuable to their career preparation.
Eligibility:
- Undergraduate and Graduate students in good standing
Responsibilities:
- Attend class each Monday and Wednesday from 2:00 3:15 p.m. to hear the lectures help facilitate small group discussions and assist the instructor with classroom logistics as needed.
- Assignment grading
- Provide guidance to students on assignments as needed
- Note the course is currently enrolled with 200 students
Qualifications:
- Interest in different perspectives on global issues in one or more of the Global Studies track topics (Environments and Sustainability Development Public Health Security and Justice and Culture and Commerce)
- Ability to provide thoughtful feedback and grade written assignments
- Commitment to complete job duties on time
- Federal work study preferred
Dates: August 27 December 19 2025
Rate: $18 per hour
Hours: 8 10 per week
Location: Wilson Hall (lecture) Brooks Hall (faculty office) remote
To Apply - Complete the online application and upload a resume and cover letter.
Questions about the position can be sent via email to Tessa Farmer Associate Professor of Global Studies ()
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Education: Current UVA student
Experience: None
Licensure: None
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
This is primarily a sedentary job involving extensive use of desktop computers. The job does occasionally require traveling some distance to attend meetings and programs.
The University of Virginia is an equal opportunity employer. All interested persons are encouraged to apply including veterans and individuals with disabilities. Click here to read more about UVAs commitment to non-discrimination and equal opportunity employment.
Required Experience:
Exec
Employment Type
Part-Time
