The Psychology Department is seeking TFs/TAs for the following fall courses. A background
in psychology, neuroscience, human development, or related fields is preferred. Please
share with anyone who may be interested.
PSY 1 Introduction to Psychological Science, Professor Jason Mitchell - Mon/Wed
10:30-11:45am
1 section available (.2 FTE)
"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 1900 Introduction to Statistics for the Behavioral Sciences, Dr. Grace Lin -
Tues/Thurs 10:30-11:45am
3 sections available (.25 FTE each) - proficiency in R required
"Provides a conceptual and practical introduction to statistics used in psychology
and other behavioral sciences. Covers basic topics in statistics including: measures of
central tendency and variability; probability and distributions, correlations and
regression, hypothesis testing, t-tests, analysis of variance, and chi-square tests.
Includes a lab section with instruction in statistical analysis using a computer
program."
General TF/TA duties include attending lectures, leading weekly discussion or lab
sections, holding office hours, grading assignments and exams, attending teaching
meetings, and related duties as outlined by the course instructor.
Interested candidates should email me
(alexandra_pagano@harvard.edu<mailto: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<mailto:alexandra_pagano@harvard.edu> | 617-495-3810
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