Graduate Assistant

Summary & Additional Information

MLAW’s Law and Society Minor is an academic minor in the College of Behavioral and Social Sciences (BSOS) for upper level students enrolled in any major at UMCP. More information is available at

In fall 2025, MLAW will enroll its eleventh cohort of 75 students in each program. The students in the MLAW Program will be exploring the relationship between justice, law and society through a series of required and elective courses and experiential activities.

This GA position typically serves as the point person for one 3 credit course per semester that may include discussion sections. The GA may also be assigned to two courses per semester without discussion sections. The courses will be taught by faculty from BSOS and the Carey School of Law for MLAW students. Responsibilities also include providing administrative assistance and event support to MLAW Programs.

Duties: The GA will be expected to:

Effectively lead discussion sections in law and society from a sociological and legal perspective

Grade exams and assignments

Record and maintain accurate student participation records

Provide program and curricular support

Assist with administrative work as needed

Maintain effective communication with staff and students

Attend and provide event support

Provide classroom (face to face and virtually) logistic support

Other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

Admission into a UMCP graduate program is required.

Ability to manage graduate-level coursework along with work responsibilities.

Ability to handle work with computer-assisted advising technology, word processing, and databases.

Excellent assessment and communication skills.

Organized, creative problem solver, effective in time management, enthusiastic, detail-oriented, and flexible.

Reporting: The GA reports to the Associate Director of the L&S Minor, Brandee Pettus.

This position is a 12 month graduate assistant position coinciding with the University’s academic calendar. This is a one year appointment, beginning 7/1/25, with possibility for renewal.

Remuneration:

Remuneration will follow the standard rate for graduate students employees in the College of Behavioral and Social Sciences plus tuition (up to 10 credits each Fall and Spring semester).

Time Requirement: Twenty hours (approximate average) per week, including at least 6-office hours/week. Occasional evenings and weekend work (within those 20 hours) may be required for field trips and special events.

Questions:

Please contact Brandee Pettus, 1117 Chincoteague Hall, College Park, MD 20742

Required Application Materials:

CV, Cover Letter, and a list of 3 references

Best Consideration Date:

May 30, 2025

Posting Close Date: June 13, 2025

Open Until Filled:

No

Minimum Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

Must be a registered graduate student in good standing enrolled in a degree program at the University of Maryland and must be making satisfactory progress toward the degree.

DepartmentBSOS-Dean-MLAW Programs

Worker Sub-Type Graduate Assistant

Salary Range$35,074

Benefits Summary

For more information on Graduate Assistant benefits, select this link.

Background Checks

Offers of employment are contingent on completion of a background check. Information reported by the background check will not automatically disqualify anyone from employment. Before any adverse decision, the finalist will have an opportunity to provide information to the University regarding disclosable background check information. The University reserves the right to rescind the offer of employment or otherwise decline or terminate employment if the information reported by the background check is deemed incompatible with the position, regardless of when the background check is completed.

Employment Eligibility

The successful candidate must complete employment eligibility verification (on Form I-9) by presenting documents that establish identity and work authorization within the timeframe required by federal immigration law, and where applicable, to demonstrate renewed employment authorization. Failure to complete employment eligibility verification or reverification within the timeframe set forth by law may result in suspension or termination of employment.

EEO Statement

The University of Maryland, College Park is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment. Please read the University’s Equal Employment Opportunity Statement of Policy.

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