What are the responsibilities and job description for the Graduate Research Assistant for Pedagogical Article about Reading/Writing (Student) position at University of the Incarnate Word?
Position Information
Position Title
Graduate Research Assistant for Pedagogical Article about Reading/Writing (Student)
Academic Year
2024-2025
UIW Mission
University of the Incarnate Word is a Catholic institution that welcomes to its community persons of diverse backgrounds, in the belief that their respectful interaction advances the discovery of truth, mutual understanding, self-realization, and the common good.
Position Summary
The research assistant will work on research exploring undergraduate student identity and grit, and students’ willingness to discuss controversial topics in their literature classes. This position reports to Associate Professor, English CHASS.
Essential Functions
- Preparation and use of a variety of documents, such as Excel, Word, and SPSS.
- Assisting with research.
- Writing peer-reviewed literature review.
- Assisting with data collection involving note taking of student ideas during class observations.
- Meeting with me via Teams or office hours as needed.
- Prepare for potential conference presentation.
- Give 15 minute lectures once or twice a semester on assigned literary readings if desired.
- Desire to work on your own research with which I can assist you if time allows in between project requirements.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Knowledge Skills and Abilities
- Ability to work independently.
- Ability to use APA style.
- Ability to edit a manuscript.
- Must have a team-oriented work philosophy.
Required Education
UIW student enrolled in a master’s or doctorate program.
Required Work Experience
- Basic academic research skills.
Preferred Qualifications
- Background in elementary statistics.
- Experience with qualitative data methods.
- Experience with SPSS.
- Conduct in-person classroom observations (mostly M/W 9-10:15 and 1:30-2:45 in AD Building).
Required Certifications, Licenses or Registrations
International students holding an F1 or J1 Visa are eligible to apply; please contact the Office of International Student and Scholar Services to confirm that all necessary documents for student employment are on file.
Work Hours
Supervisor will discuss schedule options to coordinate with students academic calendar.
Physical Demands
None.
Posting Details
Posting Details
Posting Number
STU1349PO
Number of Vacancies
1
Job Type
Part Time
Job Category
Students
Desired Start Date
02/10/2025
Position End Date (if temporary)
05/09/2025
Reports to
Associate Professor, English CHASS
Salary
3-6 credit hours per semester*
Open Date
02/04/2025
Close Date
03/28/2025
Open Until Filled
No
Special Instructions to Applicant
None.
EOE
UIW is committed to a policy of equal opportunity in employment, without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, citizenship status, national origin, age, marital status, disability, genetic information, gender identity or expression, veteran status, pregnancy, and religion (except in limited circumstances when religious preference is both permitted by law and deemed appropriate as a matter of University policy).
