Graduate Assistant

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University of Maryland - College Park

University of Maryland College Park

On-site

Posted March 28, 2026

Job Description

Job Description Summary & Additional Information

Description: 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 http://mlaw.umd.edu.

In fall 2026, MLAW will enroll its twelfth 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.

The GA will be assigned to two to three courses per semester with or without discussion sections. The courses will be taught by faculty from BSOS and the Carey School of Law for MLAW students. Graduate Assistants will typically not be assigned to more than one course with discussion sections in any given semester. Responsibilities also include providing administrative assistance and event support to MLAW Programs and the Law and Society Minor. This is a 9.5 month contract position. The contract may be renewed contingent on funding and performance.

Requirements:

Must be currently enrolled in a UMCP graduate program.
Must have experience or education in law, ethics, regulations, law and society, policy, politics, or government.
Must be capable of leading class discussion.
Must be able to work independently

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.

Compensation: The Graduate Assistantship payment for this position is set by the College of Behavioral and Social Sciences. This position includes tuition remission.

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

Reporting: The GA reports to the Associate Director of MLAW Programs, Brandee Pettus.

Priority Consideration: Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. However, complete applications received by April 6, 2026 will receive priority consideration.

Best Consideration Date:

4/6/2026

Posting Close Date:
N/A

Open Until Filled:
Yes

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.

Graduate Assistant I is for master’s students.

Department

BSOS-Dean-MLAW Programs

Worker Sub-Type

Graduate Assistant

Salary Range

28,046 to 29,144

Benefits Summary

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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.