Graduate Assistantships

Qualifications

Must be applying or admitted to the MS in Nutrition and Dietetics Coordinated Program.
Must possess strong written and verbal communication skills.
Maintain a graduate GPA of 3.0 or higher and ear a grade of B or better in all required core courses.

Position Description

Graduate teaching assistants will be assigned as needed by Nutrition faculty. Teaching Assistant will provide teaching support in both undergraduate and graduate courses.

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

Application Process

Required Documents

1. Cover letter (single spaced) explaining why you are interested in a graduate
assistantship, any experiences you have had that will help you be successful in the
position of a graduate assistant in the nutrition and dietetics program and what you
hope to gain from this experience. Information related to ability to take direction,
previous paid nutrition-related work experience, teaching in a classroom,
conducting research and/or working in a collaborative environment is of particular
interest.
2. Application Form
3. Resume
4. Contact information of two references including name, title, organization, email, and
phone number.

Applicant Materials Are Received By

 Email

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.