The Harvard Psychology Department is seeking a Teaching Assistant for PSY 16 Developmental Psychology in Spring 2024! TAs provide instructional support for core courses by leading weekly discussion sections for large lecture courses. TAs play a vital role in the instruction of these essential courses, and we hope you will apply to work with our students. This is a wonderful opportunity to join our thriving community of educators and scholars in the Department of Psychology. In addition to section preparation and instruction, TAs are expected to grade assignments and exams, hold weekly office hours, attend lectures, attend teaching staff meetings, and complete related duties as outlined by the course instructor. TAs will work closely with and receive mentorship on instruction and course administration from faculty course heads. Course Description: An introduction to theories and findings in developmental psychology. The course will cover brain development, perception, language, the origins of individual differences, theory of mind/autism, moral development, emotion and understanding emotion, friendship, parenting and cross-cultural variation. Qualifications: A bachelor's degree is required. Graduate education and experience within the field of developmental psychology strongly preferred. Spring term appointment dates: January 1, 2024 - May 31, 2024 (classes run Jan 22-April 24; final exams through May 11). All instruction is expected to take place in person on the Cambridge campus. Appointments may be renewable, contingent upon enrollments, performance, and continued availability of funding. Expected time commitment: Average of 7 hours per week per section including teaching time, prep work, grading, and office hours. Each section is considered 20% of a full-time job. TAs with 2 or more sections are eligible for Harvard benefits<https://hr.harvard.edu/health-welfare-benefits>ts>. Salary: $5,690 - $6,385 per section for the term of the appointment. Salary is determined by the Office of Undergraduate Education based on total number of sections, education, and college-level teaching experience. Interested candidates should submit an online TA application<https://harvard.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_82pwrJWARasC0n… as soon as possible to be considered. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. We regret that we are unable to provide visa sponsorship for these positions. All are welcome to apply; current Harvard affiliation is not required. Please contact Allie Pagano (alexandra_pagano@harvard.edu<mailto:alexandra_pagano@harvard.edu>) with any questions. Course-related inquires should be directed to the instructor, Professor Jesse Snedeker (snedeker@wjh.harvard.edu<mailto:snedeker@wjh.harvard.edu>). The Department of Psychology sits within the Division of Social Science, which is strongly committed to creating and supporting a diverse workforce. Respect and fairness, kindness and collegiality, and trust and transparency are among the values we espouse and promote in our workplace culture. We work hard to ensure a healthy, inclusive, and positive environment where everyone does their best work in support of Harvard's mission. Harvard is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions, or any other characteristic protected by law. Allie Pagano Graduate Program Manager Department of Psychology | Harvard University alexandra_pagano@harvard.edu<mailto:alexandra_pagano@harvard.edu> | 617-495-3810