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LSC 340 Graduate Assistant Spring 2026

Apply now(opens in a new window) Job No: 510809
Division/Organization: College of Agricultural & Life Sciences
Department: Life Sciences Communication
Job Type: UW Student Assistant
Remote Eligbility: Not Remote
Location: Madison, WI
Salary/Wage Range or Lump Sum: $28.41
Job Categories: Interpersonal Communication, Digital Technology, Teamwork/Collaboration, Professionalism/Work Ethic, Graduate Assistant-Teaching Assistant

Department Overview:

 The Department of Life Sciences Communication is a leader in science communication research, teaching and practice. We offer programs at the bachelor, master, and doctoral levels. Learn more about LSC by visiting our website: https://lsc.wisc.edu/.

Anticipated Start Date:

 01/13/2026

Anticipated End Date (If Applicable):

 05/17/2026

Remote Work Eligibility Detail:

Not Remote

 

Anticipated Hours Per Week:

 Minimum: 10 Maximum: 10

Schedule:

 To be determined.

Salary/Wage Range/Lump Sum:

 Minimum: $28.41 Maximum: $28.41

Number of Positions:

 1

Qualifications:

 Graduate Student in good academic standing.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Excellent organizational and time management skills.
Familiarity with Canvas.

Position Summary/Job Duties:

LSC 340 is a 3-credit course that counts toward the social science general education requirement for undergraduates and is an additional core elective for the Life Sciences Communication major. It also counts towards the Undergraduate Certificate in Science Communication. The course will explore the spread and effects of misinformation related to scientific topics. We will cover why people believe fake news, the role of social media, and discussion of societal impacts. Students will read news and academic articles, find and analyze examples of misinformation, and evaluate strategies for correcting false beliefs.

Duties:
• Assist LSC faculty member with grading assignments and exams
• Assist LSC faculty member in advising students on class work
• Meet weekly with faculty member outside of class
• Hold office hours

Required Training:
LSC Departmental TA training, CALS New Educator Orientation, and Graduate Assistants Equity Workshops (for new TAs) the week of January 13th. TAs who are international students may also be required to enroll in ESL 370: International Teaching Assistant Training.

This position does not offer tuition remission.

Physical Demands:

N/A

Institutional Statements:

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

UW-Madison is an Equal Employment, Equal Access Employer committed to increasing the diversity of our workforce.

Institutional Statement on Diversity:

Diversity is a source of strength, creativity, and innovation for UW-Madison. We value the contributions of each person and respect the profound ways their identity, culture, background, experience, status, abilities, and opinion enrich the university community. We commit ourselves to the pursuit of excellence in teaching, research, outreach, and diversity as inextricably linked goals.

The University of Wisconsin-Madison fulfills its public mission by creating a welcoming and inclusive community for people from every background-people who as students, faculty, and staff serve Wisconsin and the world.

For more information on diversity and inclusion on campus, please visit: diversity.wisc.edu

Accommodation Statement:

If you need to request an accommodation because of a disability, you can find information about how to make a request at the following website:https://employeedisabilities.wisc.edu/disability-accommodation-information-for-applicants/
 
 

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