What are the responsibilities and job description for the Teaching Graduate Assistant position at Northeastern State University?
Graduate Assistant(Teaching / Non-Teaching) Graduate Student Worker
Internal posting only. No external applications will be reviewed.
JOB SUMMARY
This position may be filled in one of three areas as a Graduate Student appointment : Graduate Assistant (GN), Teaching Assistant (GT) or Graduate Student Worker(GS)
MAJOR DUTIES
Graduate Assistant (GA)
Performs scholarly activities, such as research or experimentation, or rendersadministrative service to an academic or administrative unit.
Teaching Assistant (GT)
Performs instructional duties, such as providing or coordinating classroominstruction, including lab or discussion sessions; tutoring students; gradingtests and assignments; developing instructional materials; providing artisticinstruction; accompanying / coaching musical or vocal performances; andproctoring exams. Teaching assignments must be relevant to the teachingassistant's field of study. Teaching Assistants may not be assigned primaryresponsibilities for teaching and student assessment in courses approved forgraduate credit.
Graduate Student Worker (GS)
Considered an apprenticeship contributing to the student's professionaldevelopment. The primary purpose is to assist the student in strengthening andsuccessfully completing his / her academic program. Duties include activitiesthat are relevant to the program of study and contribute to the university'steaching, research / creative activity, or service efforts.
KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED BY THE POSITION
Selection criteria is determined by the department hosting the position.Students should expect the following qualifications, among others, to beconsidered during the selection process :
- Pertinent experience
- Work experience
- Letters of recommendation
- Educational preparation
- Undergraduate GPA
- Test scores
- Interpersonal skills
- Language skills
COMPLEXITY / SCOPE OF WORK
The work consists of related frequent interruptions that contribute to thecomplexity of the position.
The purpose of this position is to provide professional development to thegraduate student while providing support to the university mission. Success inthis position contributes to the efficiency and effectiveness of thoseoperations.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS / WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work is typically performed while sitting at a desk or whileintermittently sitting, standing,
walking, bending, crouching or stooping. The employee frequently lifts lightand occasionally heavy objects.
The work is typically performed in an office.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Full time or part time employees of NSU are not eligible to apply for agraduate student employment. To be eligible, students must :
1. Be fully admitted to the Graduate College. Probationary, temporary, orprovisional basis admissions do not qualify.
2. Be admitted to a graduate degree program with a current plan of study onfile with the Graduate College.
3. Complete the entrance exam required for the graduate degree program, withthe requisite score, and submit an official copy of the results with theGraduate College.
4. Additional criteria may be required by the employing department and thenature of the particular appointment.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
We may add specific departmental items here as needed)
Salary as arranged
Hire date as arranged
To complete the application process, it is critical to create aprofile.
Are you currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis?"
Notice to applicants
It is Northeastern State University's policy that all newly hired employeesmust provide an original social security card during the hiring process. Not providing an original social security card will delay the hiring processand employment date.
