Graduate Assistantships

Qualifications

Applicants either admitted to or enrolled in the
SIUE graduate program or cooperative Ph.D.
program are encouraged to apply. Although
Civil Engineering majors are
preferred, other majors may be considered based
on the needs of the Department and the applicant
pool. Appointment to a graduate assistantship
is provided on a competitive basis. Generally,
a minimum GPA of 3.3 is required, although
exceptions may be considered

Position Description

This graduate assistantship position supports Civil Engineering faculty. Teaching
assistantships may include lab set-up, lab operations, lab instruction, monitoring student lab safety,
and grading. Research assistantships include working directly with faculty on topics within their
specialization.
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

Resume
Unofficial Transcript

Applicant Materials Are Received By

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.