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Overview:
The research teaching assistant (TA) for the Merrill Scholars will be responsible for the support of all research and creative writing activities for the eight scholars present during the two week session.
Responsibilities:
Maintain an instructive and collaborative atmosphere in the library and classroom at all times
Primary responsibility for library housekeeping, and should ensure that students keep their areas clean and neat before leaving the library
Support students in house each day/evening during the week/weekends they are in charge of during the two weeks
Meet with the Program Director daily or as needed to discuss the progress of scholars
Communicate with Program Directors as needed
Call Public Safety and/or 911 should there be any lab accidents. Then the TA will call the Program Directors
Qualifications:
The TA will have experience in literary research and crafting critical essays of at least 20 pages
The TA is required to be familiar with research procedures and facilities such as JSTOR, fields of criticism, and application of critical lenses
The TA is required to be familiar with all research procedures and program expectations
Tolerance for ambiguity and flexibility
Strong interpersonal, organizational and problem-solving skil ls
Location: 2500 Main Street, Lawrenceville, NJ 08648
Job Type: Temporary
