Job Description

Start Date: 9/16/2026
End Date: 12/22/2026

DEADLINE TO APPLY IS 9PM Pacific Standard Time.

Required Applicant Status: Master's Student

The University of Washington Information School is recruiting graduate students for the LIS 598 A hourly Reader/Grader position. Qualifications are based on prior course work, skill level, experience, and schedule availability.

LIS 598: Video as Inquiry: Youth, Media, and Community in a Networked Age

LIS 598 A Lecture: M/W 5:30 pm - 7:20 pm

This position will work a maximum of 10 hours per week.

Responsibilities may include some or all the following duties:

• Prepare and grade exams and papers
• Maintain grading records
• Manage, and respond to course related email
• Attend instructor/employee meetings
• Attend lectures and office hours
• Review literature
• Reader/Graders may not perform teaching duties.

Pay: $23.81 - $25.48 per hour based on experience.

• Not Benefits Eligible

Questions regarding compensation or benefits should be directed to iSchool Human Resources at ihrhelp@uw.edu

Note:

• This job classification is governed by a negotiated labor contract and is subject to union shop provisions. For more information about union shop provisions, visit: Union Information
• Per the UW Student Employment policy hourly student employees are limited to a maximum total of 19.5 hours per week during the active academic year.
  • If students have more than one hourly on campus job, the 19.5 maximum hours per week includes all hourly student appointments combined
  • It is the students’ responsibility to ensure that they do not exceed the maximum number of hours per week.

Qualifications

• Applicants must be located in the United States for the duration of the appointment.
• Graduate students enrolled in a minimum of 5 credits at the University of Washington Seattle as of Autumn 2026
• Strong interest and ability to work with students having diverse skill levels.
• Prior completion of LIS 598 with strong performance or demonstrated proficiency in the course content.

Conditions of Employment:

• Sexual Misconduct Disclosure (Non-UW employees): Sexual Misconduct Policy

Application Instructions

DEADLINE TO APPLY IS 9 PM Pacific Standard Time.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

University of Washington is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.