SLAI Employment

Thank you for your interest in joining the Summer Liberal Arts Institute team! All summer 2023 positions will be posted by January 26. Any employment inquiries can be directed to summer@carleton.edu.

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Current Postings:

Now Hiring

Computer Science Teaching Assistant

July 5 – July 28, 2023

Learn more about the Computer Science program here

Application Deadlines:

February 17, 2023
After February 17, applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. The position will stay posted until filled.

View the Position Description

To apply, fill out the application within the accordion below:

Thank you for your interest in being a Teaching Assistant for this year’s Summer Computer Science Program. Please be sure you have read the job description, and then you can fill out the application. For full consideration, apply by Friday, February 17. Applications received after February 17 will continue to be reviewed until the positions are filled. Interviews will be conducted shortly after the due date. If you should have any questions, please feel free to contact Allie Lyman at alyman@carleton.edu or review the “Research in the CS Department” page.

In addition to completing this form, applicants must submit a copy of their transcript to the Summer Liberal Arts Institute Office. Transcripts will be reviewed by the program’s faculty director. Please either upload your transcript within the application below OR email your transcript to Allie Lyman, Assistant Director of SLAI (alyman@carleton.edu).

Please note, your answers may not save in this application between sessions. Therefore, we recommend composing your answers elsewhere and pasting them into the application when you are ready to submit.

2023 Computer Science Teaching Assistant Application

Thank you for your interest in being a Teaching Assistant for this year's Summer Computer Science Program. Please be sure you have read the job description, and then you can fill out the application. For full consideration, apply by Friday, February 10. Applications received after February 10 will continue to be reviewed until the positions are filled. Interviews will be conducted shortly after the due date. If you should have any questions, please feel free to contact Allie Lyman at alyman@carleton.edu or review the "Research in the CS Department" page. In addition to completing this form, applicants must send in a copy of their transcript to the Summer Liberal Arts Institute Office. Transcripts will be reviewed by the program's faculty director. Please email or submit your transcript to Allie Lyman, Assistant Director of SLAI (alyman@carleton.edu).

Date*
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Name*
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What pronouns do you use?
Phone*
Email*
Student ID Number*
Class Year*
Major/Minor (or potential major if undeclared)
Why are you interested in this position?*
Do you have previous experience working with young people? If so, explain your role(s).*
Please list your qualifications as they pertain to the job description.*
What do you think you will like most about this position?*
Is there any other information you'd like to share with us?
Consent to reference/background check*
I give SLAI permission to contact the Dean of Students regarding my academics and conduct at the College.
I give the Summer Liberal Arts Institute my consent to conduct a reference/background check related to my academics and conduct at the College from the Carleton College Office of the Dean of Students. I understand that any derogatory information found will be used in the selection process, and could adversely affect my application.
In addition to completing this form, applicants must submit a copy of their transcript to the Summer Liberal Arts Institute Office. Transcripts will be reviewed by the program's faculty director. Please either upload your transcript below OR email your transcript to Allie Lyman, Assistant Director of SLAI (alyman@carleton.edu).
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Upload your current unofficial or official transcript here to attach it to your TA application. If you do not upload your transcript here, make sure to email it to alyman@carleton.edu.
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STEM Teaching Assistant

July 5 – July 28, 2023

Learn more about the Building Connections in STEM Program here

Application Deadlines:

February 27, 2023
After February 27, applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. The position will stay posted until filled.

View the Position Description

To apply, fill out the application within the accordion below:

Thank you for your interest in being a Teaching Assistant for this summer’s Building Connections in STEM Program. Please be sure you have read the job description, and then you can fill out the application. For full consideration, apply by Friday, February 27. Applications received after February 27 will continue to be reviewed until the positions are filled. Interviews will be conducted shortly after the due date. If you should have any questions, please feel free to contact Allie Lyman at alyman@carleton.edu.

2023 STEM Teaching Assistant Application

Thank you for your interest in being a Teaching Assistant for this summer's Building Connections in STEM Program. Please be sure you have read the job description, and then you can fill out the application. For full consideration, apply by Friday, February 27. Applications received after February 27 will continue to be reviewed until the positions are filled. Interviews will be conducted shortly after the due date. If you should have any questions, please feel free to contact Allie Lyman at alyman@carleton.edu. In addition to completing this form, applicants must send in a copy of their transcript to the Summer Liberal Arts Institute Office. Transcripts will be reviewed by the program's faculty director. Please email or submit your transcript to Allie Lyman, Assistant Director of SLAI (alyman@carleton.edu).

Date*
MM slash DD slash YYYY
Name*
First Last
Pronouns
- He/Him/His
- She/Her/Hers
- They/Them/Theirs
- Other
What pronouns do you use?
Phone*
Email*
Student ID Number*
Class Year*
Major/Minor (or potential major if undeclared)
Why are you interested in this position?*
Do you have previous experience working with young people? If so, explain your role(s).*
Please list your qualifications as they pertain to the job description.*
What do you think you will like most about this position?*
Is there any other information you'd like to share with us?
Consent to reference/background check*
I give SLAI permission to contact the Dean of Students regarding my academics and conduct at the College.
I give the Summer Liberal Arts Institute my consent to conduct a reference/background check related to my academics and conduct at the College from the Carleton College Office of the Dean of Students. I understand that any derogatory information found will be used in the selection process, and could adversely affect my application.
In addition to completing this form, applicants must submit a copy of their transcript to the Summer Liberal Arts Institute Office. Transcripts will be reviewed by the program's faculty director. Please either upload your transcript below OR email your transcript to Allie Lyman, Assistant Director of SLAI (alyman@carleton.edu).
FileTranscript Upload
Accepted file types: pdf, Max. file size: 100 MB.
Upload your current unofficial or official transcript here to attach it to your TA application. If you do not upload your transcript here, make sure to email it to alyman@carleton.edu.
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Humanities Teaching Assistant

July 5 – July 28, 2023

Learn more about the Humanities Program here

Application Deadlines:

February 27, 2023
After February 27, applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. The position will stay posted until filled.

View the Position Description

To apply, fill out the application within the accordion below:

Thank you for your interest in being a Teaching Assistant for this year’s Summer Humanities Program. Please be sure you have read the job description, and then you can fill out the application. For full consideration, apply by Friday, February 27. Applications received after February 27 will continue to be reviewed until the positions are filled. Interviews will be conducted shortly after the due date. If you should have any questions, please feel free to contact Allie Lyman at alyman@carleton.edu.

2023 Humanities Teaching Assistant Application

Thank you for your interest in being a Teaching Assistant for this year's Humanities Program. Please be sure you have read the job description, and then you can fill out the application. For full consideration, apply by Monday, February 27. Applications received after February 27 will continue to be reviewed until the positions are filled. Interviews will be conducted shortly after the due date. If you should have any questions, please feel free to contact Allie Lyman at alyman@carleton.edu. In addition to completing this form, applicants must send in a copy of their transcript to the Summer Liberal Arts Institute Office. Transcripts will be reviewed by the program's faculty director. Please email or submit your transcript to Allie Lyman, Assistant Director of SLAI (alyman@carleton.edu).

Date*
MM slash DD slash YYYY
Name*
First Last
Pronouns
- He/Him/His
- She/Her/Hers
- They/Them/Theirs
- Other
What pronouns do you use?
Phone*
Email*
Student ID Number*
Class Year*
Major/Minor (or potential major if undeclared)
Why are you interested in this position?*
Do you have previous experience working with young people? If so, explain your role(s).*
Please list your qualifications as they pertain to the job description.*
What do you think you will like most about this position?*
Is there any other information you'd like to share with us?
Consent to reference/background check*
I give SLAI permission to contact the Dean of Students regarding my academics and conduct at the College.
I give the Summer Liberal Arts Institute my consent to conduct a reference/background check related to my academics and conduct at the College from the Carleton College Office of the Dean of Students. I understand that any derogatory information found will be used in the selection process, and could adversely affect my application.
In addition to completing this form, applicants must submit a copy of their transcript to the Summer Liberal Arts Institute Office. Transcripts will be reviewed by the program's faculty director. Please either upload your transcript below OR email your transcript to Allie Lyman, Assistant Director of SLAI (alyman@carleton.edu).
Transcript Upload
Accepted file types: pdf, Max. file size: 100 MB.
Upload your current unofficial or official transcript here to attach it to your TA application. If you do not upload your transcript here, make sure to email it to alyman@carleton.edu.
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Political Science Teaching Assistant

July 5 – July 28, 2023

Learn more about the Political Science Program here

Application Deadlines:

February 27, 2023
After February 27, applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. The position will stay posted until filled.

View the Position Description

To apply, fill out the application within the accordion below:

Thank you for your interest in being a Teaching Assistant for this year’s Summer Political Science Program. Please be sure you have read the job description, and then you can fill out the application. For full consideration, apply by Friday, February 27. Applications received after February 27 will continue to be reviewed until the positions are filled. Interviews will be conducted shortly after the due date. If you should have any questions, please feel free to contact Allie Lyman at alyman@carleton.edu.

2023 Political Science Teaching Assistant Application

Thank you for your interest in being a Teaching Assistant for this year's Summer Political Science Program. Please be sure you have read the job description, and then you can fill out the application. For full consideration, apply by Friday, February 27. Applications received after February 27 will continue to be reviewed until the positions are filled. Interviews will be conducted shortly after the due date. If you should have any questions, please feel free to contact Allie Lyman at alyman@carleton.edu. In addition to completing this form, applicants must send in a copy of their transcript to the Summer Liberal Arts Institute Office. Transcripts will be reviewed by the program's faculty director. Please email or submit your transcript to Allie Lyman, Assistant Director of SLAI (alyman@carleton.edu).

Date*
MM slash DD slash YYYY
Name*
First Last
Pronouns
- He/Him/His
- She/Her/Hers
- They/Them/Theirs
- Other
What pronouns do you use?
Phone*
Email*
Student ID Number*
Class Year*
Major/Minor (or potential major if undeclared)
Why are you interested in this position?*
Do you have previous experience working with young people? If so, explain your role(s).*
Please list your qualifications as they pertain to the job description.*
What do you think you will like most about this position?*
Is there any other information you'd like to share with us?
Consent to reference/background check*
I give SLAI permission to contact the Dean of Students regarding my academics and conduct at the College.
I give the Summer Liberal Arts Institute my consent to conduct a reference/background check related to my academics and conduct at the College from the Carleton College Office of the Dean of Students. I understand that any derogatory information found will be used in the selection process, and could adversely affect my application.
In addition to completing this form, applicants must submit a copy of their transcript to the Summer Liberal Arts Institute Office. Transcripts will be reviewed by the program's faculty director. Please either upload your transcript below OR email your transcript to Allie Lyman, Assistant Director of SLAI (alyman@carleton.edu).
Transcript Upload
Accepted file types: pdf, Max. file size: 100 MB.
Upload your current unofficial or official transcript here to attach it to your TA application. If you do not upload your transcript here, make sure to email it to alyman@carleton.edu.
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Neuroscience Teaching Assistant

July 5 – July 28, 2023

Learn more about the Neuroscience Program here

Application Deadlines:

February 27, 2023
After February 27, applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. The position will stay posted until filled.

View the Position Description

To apply, fill out the application within the accordion below:

Thank you for your interest in being a Teaching Assistant for this year’s Summer Neuroscience Program. Please be sure you have read the job description, and then you can fill out the application. For full consideration, apply by Friday, February 27. Applications received after February 27 will continue to be reviewed until the positions are filled. Interviews will be conducted shortly after the due date. If you should have any questions, please feel free to contact Allie Lyman at alyman@carleton.edu.

2023 Neuroscience Teaching Assistant Application

Thank you for your interest in being a Teaching Assistant for this year's Summer Neuroscience Program. Please be sure you have read the job description, and then you can fill out the application. For full consideration, apply by Friday, February 27. Applications received after February 27 will continue to be reviewed until the positions are filled. Interviews will be conducted shortly after the due date. If you should have any questions, please feel free to contact Allie Lyman at alyman@carleton.edu. In addition to completing this form, applicants must send in a copy of their transcript to the Summer Liberal Arts Institute Office. Transcripts will be reviewed by the program's faculty director. Please email or submit your transcript to Allie Lyman, Assistant Director of SLAI (alyman@carleton.edu).

Date*
MM slash DD slash YYYY
Name*
First Last
Pronouns
- He/Him/His
- She/Her/Hers
- They/Them/Theirs
- Other
What pronouns do you use?
Phone*
Email*
Student ID Number*
Class Year*
Major/Minor (or potential major if undeclared)
Why are you interested in this position?*
Do you have previous experience working with young people? If so, explain your role(s).*
Please list your qualifications as they pertain to the job description.*
What do you think you will like most about this position?*
Is there any other information you'd like to share with us?
Consent to reference/background check*
I give SLAI permission to contact the Dean of Students regarding my academics and conduct at the College.
I give the Summer Liberal Arts Institute my consent to conduct a reference/background check related to my academics and conduct at the College from the Carleton College Office of the Dean of Students. I understand that any derogatory information found will be used in the selection process, and could adversely affect my application.
In addition to completing this form, applicants must submit a copy of their transcript to the Summer Liberal Arts Institute Office. Transcripts will be reviewed by the program's faculty director. Please either upload your transcript below OR email your transcript to Allie Lyman, Assistant Director of SLAI (alyman@carleton.edu).
Transcript Upload
Accepted file types: pdf, Max. file size: 100 MB.
Upload your current unofficial or official transcript here to attach it to your TA application. If you do not upload your transcript here, make sure to email it to alyman@carleton.edu.
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Storytelling Teaching Assistant

July 5 – July 28, 2023

Learn more about the Storytelling Through Different Lenses Program h ere

Application Deadlines:

February 27, 2023
After February 27, applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. The position will stay posted until filled.

View the Position Description

To apply, fill out the application within the accordion below:

Thank you for your interest in being a Teaching Assistant for this summer’s Storytelling Through Different Lenses Program. Please be sure you have read the job description, and then you can fill out the application. For full consideration, apply by Friday, February 27. Applications received after February 27 will continue to be reviewed until the positions are filled. Interviews will be conducted shortly after the due date. If you should have any questions, please feel free to contact Allie Lyman at alyman@carleton.edu.

2023 Storytelling Teaching Assistant Application

Thank you for your interest in being a Teaching Assistant for this summer's Storytelling Through Different Lenses Program. Please be sure you have read the job description, and then you can fill out the application. For full consideration, apply by Friday, February 27. Applications received after February 27 will continue to be reviewed until the positions are filled. Interviews will be conducted shortly after the due date. If you should have any questions, please feel free to contact Allie Lyman at alyman@carleton.edu. In addition to completing this form, applicants must send in a copy of their transcript to the Summer Liberal Arts Institute Office. Transcripts will be reviewed by the program's faculty director. Please email or submit your transcript to Allie Lyman, Assistant Director of SLAI (alyman@carleton.edu).

Date*
MM slash DD slash YYYY
Name*
First Last
Pronouns
- He/Him/His
- She/Her/Hers
- They/Them/Theirs
- Other
What pronouns do you use?
Phone*
Email*
Student ID Number*
Class Year*
Major/Minor (or potential major if undeclared)
Why are you interested in this position?*
Do you have previous experience working with young people? If so, explain your role(s).*
Please list your qualifications as they pertain to the job description.*
What do you think you will like most about this position?*
Is there any other information you'd like to share with us?
Consent to reference/background check*
I give SLAI permission to contact the Dean of Students regarding my academics and conduct at the College.
I give the Summer Liberal Arts Institute my consent to conduct a reference/background check related to my academics and conduct at the College from the Carleton College Office of the Dean of Students. I understand that any derogatory information found will be used in the selection process, and could adversely affect my application.
In addition to completing this form, applicants must submit a copy of their transcript to the Summer Liberal Arts Institute Office. Transcripts will be reviewed by the program's faculty director. Please either upload your transcript below OR email your transcript to Allie Lyman, Assistant Director of SLAI (alyman@carleton.edu).
Transcript Upload
Accepted file types: pdf, Max. file size: 100 MB.
Upload your current unofficial or official transcript here to attach it to your TA application. If you do not upload your transcript here, make sure to email it to alyman@carleton.edu.
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Looking for Summer Work?

SLAI hires many Carleton students each summer, and we’d like you to join our team! Below are the positions available each summer. All our positions include housing and meal plan options as part of your employment. Applications will open winter term, and feel free to reach out to summer@carleton.edu with any questions.

Program and Community Assistant

The Program and Community Assistants (PACAs) work in the SLAI office, help run large scale events, and manage campus life aspects of the pre-college programs by running activities, living on residential floors with students, and keeping students safe. The PACA position is full time, and generally runs from mid June to the end of July.

If you like creative tasks, work that keeps you on your feet, team collaboration, and working with young people, this may be the position for you!

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Teaching Assistant

Teaching Assistants (TAs) assist faculty in the classroom during our pre-college programs. Each TA works for a specific program, and often (though not always) the program aligns with the TA’s major or academic interests. TAs work 40 hours per week, with employment dates generally spanning the month of July.

If you like tutoring, educational studies, working with high schoolers, or guided research, this may be the position for you! To find out what programs need TAs, visit our 2023 programs page.

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2023 Program and Community Assistant Application

Application Questions

References

2023 Computer Science Teaching Assistant Application

2023 STEM Teaching Assistant Application

2023 Humanities Teaching Assistant Application

2023 Political Science Teaching Assistant Application

2023 Neuroscience Teaching Assistant Application

2023 Storytelling Teaching Assistant Application

Current Postings:

Now Hiring

Program and Community Assistant (PACA)

Application Deadlines:

Program and Community Assistant Application

2023 Program and Community Assistant Application

Application Questions

References

Computer Science Teaching Assistant

Application Deadlines:

Computer Science TA Application

2023 Computer Science Teaching Assistant Application

STEM Teaching Assistant

Application Deadlines:

STEM TA Application

2023 STEM Teaching Assistant Application

Humanities Teaching Assistant

Application Deadlines:

Humanities TA Application

2023 Humanities Teaching Assistant Application

Political Science Teaching Assistant

Application Deadlines:

Political Science TA Application

2023 Political Science Teaching Assistant Application

Neuroscience Teaching Assistant

Application Deadlines:

Neuroscience TA Application

2023 Neuroscience Teaching Assistant Application

Storytelling Teaching Assistant

Application Deadlines:

Storytelling TA Application

2023 Storytelling Teaching Assistant Application

Looking for Summer Work?

Program and Community Assistant

Teaching Assistant