The Psychology Department is still seeking Teaching Assistants for the following spring courses. Preferred qualifications are teaching experience at the college level and a background in psychology, neuroscience, human development, or related fields. Harvard affiliation is not required. Please share with anyone who may be interested!

PSY 1 Introduction to Psychological Science, Professor Jason Mitchell – Mon/Wed/Fri 9:00-10:15 am

“Psychology 1 is not just an introduction to the field of psychology but an owner's manual for the human mind — and an opportunity to explore some of the most fascinating issues in intellectual life. After laying a foundation in concepts about the brain, evolution, information, nature and nurture, and scientific approaches to psychology, the course covers specific topics including perception, cognition, attention, learning, memory, emotion, decision making, consciousness, development, language, personality, individual differences, psychopathology, social cognition, cooperation and conflict, and love and sex.”

PSY 18 Psychopathology, Dr. Rebecca Shingleton – Tues/Thurs 12:00-1:15 pm

“Introduction to the study of psychological dysfunction. Focuses on abnormal behavior as it relates to the definition, etiology, and treatment of major symptom domains. This course will emphasize critical evaluation of the causes and mechanisms of mental illness, with special attention paid to how these disorders present clinically.”

General TA duties: Leading weekly discussion sections, holding office hours, grading assignments and exams, attending lectures, and attending weekly teaching meetings. Related duties as outlined by the course instructor. Note that all instruction is expected to take place in person on the Cambridge campus. Harvard requires proof of COVID vaccination for anyone with an on-campus presence.

Appointment dates: January 1, 2022 – May 31, 2022 (classes run Jan 24-April 27; final exams through May 14)

Expected time commitment: Average of 7-10 hours per week per section including teaching time, prep work, grading, office hours

Compensation: Senior rate - $5,675 per section (for those with graduate degrees or 2+ years of graduate coursework); Junior rate - $5,058 per section

Interested candidates should email me (alexandra_pagano@harvard.edu) a copy of their resume/CV and a short description of their interest and qualifications to be shared with course instructors.

Thank you!

Allie

Allie Pagano

Graduate Program Coordinator

Department of Psychology | Harvard University

alexandra_pagano@harvard.edu | 617-495-3810