Fall 2026 50% TA for Consumer Science 555 and 567

Department Overview:

The Consumer Science department in the School of Human Ecology is committed to fostering a fair and healthy marketplace that promotes the well-being of families and individuals across the U.S. and internationally. We apply social science theories and rigorous quantitative methods to the study of household and consumer interactions, offering keen insights and innovative solutions to the world’s most pressing socioeconomic challenges.

Anticipated Start Date:

8/17/26

Anticipated End Date (If Applicable):

12/31/26

Remote Work Eligibility Detail:

Partially Remote

 

Anticipated Hours Per Week:

Minimum: 20 Maximum: 20

Schedule:

The 50% TA position will be 20 hours per week for the duration of the fall semester.

Salary/Wage Range/Lump Sum:

Minimum: $15,307 

Number of Positions:

1

Qualifications:

Graduate student in good academic standing.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Position Summary/Job Duties:

Assist with online course materials. Grade homework and exams. Hold office hours. Assist students. Provide support to the faculty instructor who will deliver content each week. Additional requirements will be discussed with the faculty instructor.

Physical Demands:

None.

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.

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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/