Humanistic Psychology Graduate Teaching Assistantships

Job Description:

Saybrook University is seeking a graduate student Teaching Assistant (TA) to join its Department of Humanistic Psychology for Fall 2025 and/or Spring 2026. One TA will be assigned to designated course shells with course enrollments of 12 or more students). Though the TA will be working closely with the faculty on record, the TA reports directly to the Program Chair.

Under the direction of the course faculty, the (TA) is responsible for supporting the development of the course, student matriculation, and instruction. The teaching assistantship offers learning opportunities for graduate students interested in teaching careers and mentorship. This position also reports to the program chair and may be invited to support degree program initiatives.

Position responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Partnering with the faculty of record
• Meeting periodically with course faculty
• Potential collaboration in the building of the course shell
• Responding to student posting and/or course assignments in coordination and at the direction of faculty
• Follow up with students accordingly
• Deepening the learning experience for peers

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 

Position Requirements:

• Committed to advancing the Saybrook mission and academic excellence
• Strong written and verbal communication skills;
• Professionalism and mature interpersonal skills
• Strong leadership skills
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively.
• Log into the course shell at an agreed-upon expectation with the course instructor
• Respond to emails within 24 hours during the business week.

Position Qualifications:

• Currently enrolled in the Saybrook Humanistic Psychology program
• Good Academic standing, having completed at least 4 semesters of the program
• Successful completion of the course(s) in which one is serving as the Teaching Assistant
• Clinical experience and/or training either during matriculation or before
• Satisfactory completion of FERPA training and any other university designated trainings
• Qualification for Federal Work Study (FWS)

Saybrook University is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

About Saybrook University:

Saybrook University was founded over 40 years ago by some of the greatest minds of the 20th century in the field of progressive Western psychology. It continues to inspire a new generation of innovators. A non-profit regionally accredited university known for its commitment to humanistic studies and rigorous research, Saybrook University’s academic model puts the student at the center of everything we do to provide a unique, transformational, learning experience. Saybrook offers advanced degrees in organizational systems, psychology, mind-body medicine, and counseling, all in flexible learning formats to help students continue to be active contributors to the fields they work in while they advance their education. Saybrook University is proud to be a community of creative, compassionate innovators dedicated to pursing new ways of thinking and doing for our professions, organizations, and communities.

For more information, visit www.saybrook.edu.

Compensation

This opportunity is budgeted at $20.00 base compensation.

Saybrook University is an Equal Opportunity Employer.