Student Teaching Assistants are Economics or Quantitative Economics majors who will have typically earned excellent grades in Econ 121 Principles of Economics and all or most of the core courses: Econ 260 Introductory Econometrics; Econ 261 Macroeconomic Theory; and Econ 262 Microeconomic Theory. TAs will typically work 2-3 hours per week averaged over the semester, but hours may be lower some weeks and higher during others. This may vary depending on instructor. Students may apply to multiple openings at one time by completing the Economics Department TA application found here. Hiring instructors require applicants to supply: A Statement of Interest for position A transcript A résumé Specific requirements for each TA position will be discussed with those candidates chosen to interview by faculty instructors. Transferable Skills: Mastery in field: grading and tutoring in economics Analysis and language skills: providing insightful commentary in grading feedback General work/life skill development: delivering assignments in timely manner to instructor Leadership/Behavioral: Managing expectations of fellow students and instructor Analysis: succinctly breaking down complex concepts into easy-to-understand segments