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Teaching Assistant Position (25%) NURS 425

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Position overview

The UW School of Nursing is seeking a graduate student for a teaching assistant position supporting NURS 425: Health Equity in the Department of Child, Family, and Population Health Nursing for winter 2027.

This course focuses on understanding and addressing health inequities. Students review theoretical frameworks and root causes of health disparities, examine inequities experienced by marginalized groups, and explore approaches, strategies and tools for addressing health inequity.

The teaching assistant (TA) will assist Dr. Keandra Thompson in coordinating and supporting this didactic course. Vice Chair of Education Dr. Elaine Walsh is coordinating the search. Active participation, attendance and assistance at all scheduled class meetings are expected.

  • Course: NURS 425: Health Equity
  • Quarter: Winter 2027
  • Class schedule: Tuesdays, 1:30 – 4:20 p.m.
  • Location: HSEB 215
  • Appointment period: Dec. 16, 2026 – March 15, 2027
  • Application deadline: Oct. 27, 2026, at 11:59 p.m.

Exact days and hours of employment will be arranged between the TA and course faculty each quarter.

Roles and responsibilities

The teaching assistant will work with the instructor and faculty team to support course instruction, materials and activities. Responsibilities include:

  • Assist instructors with course delivery, including class sessions, discussions, review sessions, labs, simulations and other assigned instructional activities.
  • Attend and actively participate in required class meetings, instructional activities and regular meetings with instructors.
  • Prepare, organize, update and distribute course materials, including slides, handouts, assignments, recordings and other learning resources.
  • Manage and support instructional technology and the online learning environment, including Canvas and other approved teaching platforms.
  • Support assessment and evaluation activities, including grading assignments, papers, discussions, exams, projects and other student work. Provide feedback consistent with course guidelines.
  • Communicate regularly and professionally with students and instructors about course expectations, assignments, deadlines, questions and student support needs.
  • Provide academic support by answering questions, facilitating learning activities, coaching students and holding review or support sessions as assigned.
  • Assist with course coordination and administrative tasks, including tracking assignments, attendance, participation, student progress, communications, scheduling and related logistics.
  • Conduct literature searches, gather reference materials and identify or organize educational resources to support instruction.
  • Perform other course-related duties appropriate to the teaching assistant role, as assigned by instructors and consistent with School and University policies.
  • Promote a sense of belonging and foster a welcoming, inclusive environment that serves a diverse community of students.

Qualifications

Required qualifications

Applicants must:

  • Be graduate students in good standing and eligible for an Academic Student Employee (ASE) appointment.
  • Be available for the appointment period, required course meetings, training and course-support activities listed in this posting.
  • Have an academic background, coursework, professional experience or demonstrated interest relevant to the course content.
  • Demonstrate strong written, verbal, organizational and interpersonal communication skills.
  • Demonstrate attention to detail, reliability, professionalism and the ability to meet deadlines.
  • Demonstrate the ability or potential to work independently and collaboratively as part of a course team.
  • Demonstrate the ability or potential to solve problems, adapt to changing instructional needs and escalate concerns appropriately.

Preferred qualifications

  • Prior teaching, tutoring, mentoring, grading or teaching assistant experience.
  • Experience with Canvas, Zoom or other technology-based learning activities.
  • Experience conducting literature searches, preparing educational materials or supporting academic writing.
  • Experience grading assignments and providing constructive feedback to students.
  • Familiarity with the UW School of Nursing, UW systems and course-support processes.
  • Experience or training related to inclusive teaching strategies.
  • Flexibility and comfort supporting evolving course needs, learning modalities and student questions.

Preference is also given to applicants who have participated in the past, attended the School of Nursing TA Orientation or attended the Center for Teaching & Learning TA/RA Conference.

How to apply

To receive full consideration, email the following materials to Dr. Elaine Walsh at emwalsh@uw.edu by 11:59 p.m. on Oct. 27, 2026:

  • Resume or curriculum vitae (CV).
  • Cover letter describing your interest in the position and relevant experience and skills.

Use TA Application NURS 425 as the email subject line.

Applicants will be notified of their status within 14 business days after the application deadline.

Successful applicants are expected to accept or decline an employment offer within three business days of receipt, barring delays related to hiring approval, funding or operational needs.

Employment conditions

  • Compensation: Pay ranges are available through the UW Graduate School TA/RA salary schedules.
  • Union representation: This position is classified as an Academic Student Employee (ASE) and is governed by the contract between the University of Washington and UAW Local 4121. The successful applicant may elect to join the union. Review the UAW Academic Student Employees contract for additional information.
  • Enrollment requirements: To maintain eligibility for the appointment and its benefits, the successful applicant must be enrolled in at least 10 credits, or two credits during summer quarter.
  • English language proficiency: Graduate students who are not native speakers of English must meet the English language and spoken English proficiency requirements of UW Graduate School Policy 5.2 before appointment to TA positions with teaching duties. Additional TA-specific training may also be required.

Tuition waivers for 50% FTE ASE appointments

For ASE appointments totaling 50% full-time equivalent (FTE) or more, including combinations of ASE roles, review Article 7: Fee and Tuition Waivers of the UAW Academic Student Employees contract.

  • Tuition-based students: Students hired as ASEs (TAs, RAs or SAs) in the UW School of Nursing receive a resident operating and technology fee waiver and a waiver of the nonresident differential, if applicable, in the amount of the current tuition. This is standard University practice.
  • Fee-based students: Students hired as ASEs (TAs, RAs or SAs) in the UW School of Nursing receive course payments equal to the Tier 1 graduate resident operating and technology fee, plus remaining related program-specific fees. This practice is consistent with the UW Office of Planning and Budgeting’s criteria for course payments to graduate students in fee-based degree programs (Sept. 4, 2014).