Graduate Teaching Assistant

TO APPLY:  

In order to be considered for this position, please submit: 1) a letter of application outlining your career goals and the ways in which you meet the position qualifications; 2) a brief resume; 3) unofficial transcripts; 4) contact information for two references (for new applicants, use the names of the people who provided references for your MA/MS application) to lori.lahlum@mnsu.edu in a single PDF.

APPLICATION CLOSE DATE: April 30, 2024 or until position is filled

POSITION START DATE: August 18, 2024

RESPONSIBILITIES/JOB DESCRIPTION: 

• Assist faculty in US, World, or European history courses (both standard and writing-intensive), on-campus (attend classes) or online. This may include, but it not limited to, moderating online discussion boards, generating discussion questions for online or on-campus discussions, creating exam questions, grading, doing research for projects and assignments, creating mini-lectures, help students with projects, maintain the gradebook, etc.
• Hold 8-10 office hours per week in consultation with the faculty mentor.
• Create out-of-class or online review sessions.
• Develop content to facilitate student learning.
• Maintain confidentially of student records.
• Graduate teaching assistants may be required to perform non-teaching departmental service assignments.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: 

• A Bachelor's Degree
• BA/BS degree in hand by August 2024 and admission to the Minnesota State University, Mankato graduate program in History.
• Demonstration of effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated high potential for success in the History graduate program (first-time applicants) OR demonstrated excellent Teaching Assistant performance (returning students).
• Admitted to a Minnesota State University, Mankato graduate program by start date.
• Enrolled in a minimum of six (6) graduate credits per semester during assistantship, and in good academic standing.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Demonstrated ability for attention to detail, professionalism, and dependability.
• Demonstration of foundational knowledge in US, World, or European history.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated commitment to fostering a diverse working and learning environment.

SALARY/STIPEND: $10,000 stipend (20 hours per week) plus tuition waiver (up to 9 graduate credits/semester), dependent upon availability of funds, period of appointment, and assignment. Appointments made after the tenth day of classes are not eligible for tuition waiver.

RELATED INFORMATION: 

Teaching assistantships are for Fall 2024 and are contingent upon successful performance of TA duties, academic performance, and funding availability. Those receiving an assistantship may be renewed for up to three semesters. TAs will participate in mandatory meetings throughout the academic year.

Minnesota State System policy requires that graduate assistants must reside within the State of Minnesota for the duration of their appointment. 

Additional information on Minnesota State University, Mankato can be found at www.mnsu.edu. 

CONTACT 

Lori Ann Lahlum, Professor and History Graduate Program Coordinator

Department of History and Gender Studies

Minnesota State University, Mankato 

AH-110

Mankato, MN 56001 

Phone: 507-389-6334

TTY: 800-627-3529 or 711 

Email: lori.lahlum@mnsu.edu

NOTICE:  

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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.