Graduate Assistantships

Qualifications

Must be admitted to a graduate program, preferably in a quantitative field.
Maintain a graduate GPA of 3.0 or higher.
Must have taken the equivalent of the three-semester Calculus courses and a course in Linear Algebra. For some positions, experience in the statistical software R or the mathematical programming language MATLAB will be required.
Must possess strong quantitative, verbal, and written communication skills.

Position Description

Assignment of Graduate Teaching Assistants will be determined by the department’s Graduate Program Committee. Tasks may include leading recitation sections in undergraduate Mathematics courses such as Quantitative Reasoning and various levels of Calculus (MATH 145, MATH 152, MATH 250); leading computer lab sections in undergraduate Statistics courses (STAT 244, STAT 380) or an introductory programming course (MATH 165); working with students in the department’s Tutor Lab; and providing support in undergraduate courses as a grader. 

Graduate Assistants are provided non-accruable paid sick leave as well as paid bereavement leave as described in the Graduate Assistant Handbook.

Position Contact Information

 Email:  math@siue.edu

Campus Mail 1653

Phone:  (618) 650-2382

Required Documents

 The application form can be found using the following link.  

Online submission

A completed application form will include a resume and unoffical copy of transcripts (letters of recommendation are encouraged). All forms must be submitted by email to the department email address math@siue.edu.

Applicants may be asked to participate in a written assessment of knowledge in Calculus. 

Positions labeled as "Continuous Recruitment" are listed for hiring units to collect a pool of applicants that may be used for a future term. Because the hiring unit may not have an open position at all times, applicants should refrain from contacting the hiring unit regarding hiring decisions. Hiring units will initiate contact with applicants being considered for future openings. 

Voluntary GA Applicant Data Form

This form is used to gather applicant data by the Office of Equal Opportunity, Access, & Title IX Coordination at SIUE. This information cannot be viewed by units hiring Graduate Assistants. Completion of this form is not required and will not impact your chances of being hired for a Graduate Assistantship. This form is NOT an application for employment. To apply for a Graduate Assistant position, follow the instructions listed in the posting.