Job Title: Psychology 230 - Research Methods with lab Teaching Assistant
Department Name: Psychology
Unit Number: 10000-11310
Pay Rate: Standard Hourly Rate X Supervisory/Special Skills Hourly Rate

Description of the Position: 
Work with Professor to (1) prepare for labs, (2) help run lab sessions, (3) assist students on semester-long research projects and other APA-style lab reports. TAs will assist professor in light grading, advising students on the soundness, ethics, and feasibility of their semester-long research projects, and holding review sessions to help students prepare for exams. Lab times Student must be able to attend at least one of the labs (please specify which lab). This position is available to two students, one available for each lab time. 

Transferable Skills: 
Communication, Human Relations, Problem Solving and Motivation/Leadership
Essential Work Skills
Research/Quantitative, Organization/Planning and Technical

Duties and Responsibilities: 
Help prepare lab session materials
Assist students during lab sessions (guiding research projects)
Help grade lab/class assignments
Clean and organize lab

Qualifications: (Education/Experience/Skills) 
Successful completion of the lab student is assisting
Statistical data analysis skills and proficiency in SPSS or R
Dependable and punctual
Experience with a diverse array of lab equipment
Strong APA-style writing skills
Comfort with experimental research designs

This job description is for general information purposes. It is not intended to list all duties and responsibilities of the position. This job description is subject to change at any time by St. Olaf College, with or without prior notice.