The Global Studies program seeks an energetic graduate student to assist with grading and student advising in this core course for Environments & Sustainability students. In the course, students survey the main currents of U.S. and international sustainability policy. The course covers policy related to air and water quality, endangered species protection, public land management, private land conservation, ocean plastic pollution, sustainable development, Indigenous people’s rights, and others. We consider the origins of these policies in broader streams of conservation thought (utilitarian, romantic, progressive), and learn to evaluate and assess these policies using examples from current natural resource and environmental challenges (energy independence, biodiversity loss, recreational access, climate change). Students will also gain familiarity with the actors and processes by which environmental policy decisions are made (Congress, agencies, interest groups, appropriations, oversight, rulemaking, and environmental and related assessments). Principal assignments are themed around live/current natural resource policy making. Guest speakers provide a chance to hear from environmental policy-makers, analysts and advocates.
This is an excellent opportunity for graduate students from any discipline to broaden their subject matter knowledge. Students in policy-related disciplines (politics, foreign affairs, leadership & public policy, economics, etc.) may find this experience particularly valuable to their career preparation.
Eligibility: this position is open ONLY to Graduate Students “in good standing”
Responsibilities:
- Attend class each Tuesday and Thursday from 2:00 - 3:15 p.m. to hear the lectures, help facilitate small group discussions, and assist the instructor with classroom logistics as needed.
- Share assignment grading with the instructor
- Provide guidance to students on assignments as needed
- Note, the course is currently enrolled with 60 students
Qualifications:
- Interest in (and ideally passion for) the topic of collective action to improve ecological, economic, and ethical outcomes in the face of various sustainability challenges
- Ability to provide thoughtful feedback and grade written assignments
- Commitment to complete job duties on time
Dates: August 14 – December 17, 2023
Rate: $15 per hour
Hours: 10 – 15 per week
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Education: Bachelor's degree. Registered as a graduate student.
Experience: none
Licensure: None
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
This is primarily a sedentary job involving extensive use of desktop computers. The job does occasionally require traveling some distance to attend meetings, and programs.
The University of Virginia, including the UVA Health System which represents the UVA Medical Center, Schools of Medicine and Nursing, UVA Physician’s Group and the Claude Moore Health Sciences Library, are fundamentally committed to the diversity of our faculty and staff. We believe diversity is excellence expressing itself through every person's perspectives and lived experiences. We are equal opportunity and affirmative action employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, veteran status, and family medical or genetic information.