Teaching assistants needed for Africa survey course

277 Africa: An Introductory Survey

Cross-listed in African Languages and Literature, Afro-American Studies, Anthropology, Geography, History, Political Science, and Sociology

Instructor: Neil Kodesh, History

Number of Teaching Assistants needed: 3

Eligibility: Applicants must be UW – Madison graduate students in good standing, making normal progress toward a degree, specializing in the study of Africa in any department, with life and preferably research experience in Africa. Applicants must be free to attend all lectures (T/Th 2:30-3:45) and lead four discussion sections weekly. All discussion sections are scheduled for Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays.

Appointment percent time: 40%

Duties: Attend all lectures, lead four discussion sections per week, keep grade book, assist in all grading, carry out other duties as expected of teaching assistants

Application deadline: Monday, April 21, 2014

To apply: Submit an application letter stating background, strengths, and credentials; all relevant transcripts; a CV; and the names and telephone numbers of two potential references to:

James Delehanty, African Studies Program, 205 Ingraham Hall, 1155 Observatory Drive, Madison, WI 53706

No electronic applications please (unless there are unusual circumstances)