Graduate Assistant - Department of Communication Studies
TO APPLY:
In order to be considered for this position, please submit a cover letter and a resume to deepa.oommen@mnsu.edu. The materials submitted along with the application for admission to the program will also be considered when determining graduate appointments.
POSITION START DATE: July 31, 2023
APPLICATION DEADLINE: April 14, 2023 or until filled.
RESPONSIBILITIES/JOB DESCRIPTION:
Graduate Teaching Assistants (GTAs) will teach up to two sections of the basic hybrid communication course each semester (20 hours per week). Graduate Assistants may also apply to serve as Graduate Forensic Assistants who may have reduced teaching loads.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- A bachelor's degree
- Applicants must be admitted to a communication studies graduate program and have a completed bachelor's degree by August 1st, 2023.
The information about admission standards is available at: https://carts.mnsu.edu/academics/communication-studies/student-resources/graduate-student-information/graduate-application-process/.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Demonstrated commitment to fostering a diverse working and learning environment.
SALARY/STIPEND: $10,000 plus tuition waiver (up to 9 credits/semester), dependent upon availability of funds, period of appointment, and assignment. Appointments made after the tenth day of classes are not eligible for a tuition waiver.
RELATED INFORMATION:
Graduate assistants should be enrolled in a minimum of six (6) graduate credits per semester during assistantship, and in good academic standing.
Contingent on satisfactory performance and available funding, the possibility exists for an appointment to continue beyond the initial period of employment.
Minnesota State System policy requires that graduate assistants must reside within the State of Minnesota for the duration of their appointment. Additional information about graduate assistantships at Minnesota State University, Mankato, is available at https://grad.mnsu.edu/graduate-student-resources/graduate-assistantships/.
CONTACT
Dr. Deepa Oommen, Associate Professor and Graduate Studies Coordinator
Department of Communication Studies
Minnesota State University, Mankato
AH 230
Mankato, MN 56001
Phone: 507-389-2367
TTY: 800-627-3529 or 711
Email: deepa.oommen@mnsu.edu
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Minnesota State University, Mankato has a long-standing commitment to diversity and is actively seeking to nurture and enrich its underrepresented communities. Women, minorities, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. In accordance with USCIS regulations, successful applicants must be legally able to accept work in the United States. Requests for reasonable accommodation of a disability during the application and/or interview process should be made to the Office of Human Resources, 507-389-2015 (V), 800-627-3529 or 711 (MRS/TTY). This vacancy notice is available in an alternative format upon request. Minnesota State University, Mankato is an affirmative action/equal opportunity University and is a member of the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities System.