Graduate Teaching Assistant

Job Title Graduate Teaching Assistant General Description

This is a student position responsible for assisting faculty with teaching activities, including working with students in a specific course or laboratory to provide support for the faculty member in charge and, in some cases, teaching the course as the primary instructor, under the guidance of a faculty member.

Job Duties

1.Works with students in a specific course or laboratory to provide support for the faculty member in charge.

2.Assists in grading and recording grades.

3.Answers general questions related to the course.

4.Attends class.

5.May be required to take part in class discussions and complete assigned readings.

6.May teach course as the primary instructor under the guidance of a faculty member.

7.Performs other related duties as assigned.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

1.Ability to communicate professionally and courteously with university faculty and staff, students, and the general public.

2.Ability to understand and follow instructions.

Required Qualifications

The minimum education required for admittance as a graduate student at Stephen F. Austin State University.

Graduate Teaching Assistants may be required to have completed the course with a minimum grade or have a cumulative GPA above a certain minimum. The recommendation of a faculty member may be required.

No direct experience is required. Training and instruction will be provided.

Preferred Qualifications Physical Demands Special Conditions for Eligibility

A student must have clear or provisional admission to the graduate school and the academic unit, be in good academic standing, and be enrolled in six or more credit hours of graduate courses to be eligible for a graduate assistantship during the fall or spring semesters. To be eligible for a graduate assistantship during the summer, a student must be enrolled in three or more credit hours of graduate courses.

Position End Date (if temporary)

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number SA2024-091 Number of Vacancies 2 Posting Open Date 04/19/2024 Review Start Date Posting Close Date Work Schedule 20 hrs weekly Min Pay Rate $1025.00/mthly Open Until Filled Yes Special Instructions to Applicants EEO Statement

Stephen F. Austin State University, an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer and Educator, is committed to excellence.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, creed, color, age, national origin, religion or physical or mental disability as required by law. If, because of an impairment or disability, you need accommodation during any part of the employment process, please contact Human Resources at 936-468-2304.

Posting Quick Link https://careers.sfasu.edu/postings/11454

Department Information

Department Mass Communication Contact Name Dr. John Hendricks Contact Phone 9364684001 Contact Email jhendricks@sfasu.edu Contact Information