Graduate Assistantships

Qualifications

Must be in process of applying to, or be admitted to, the Master of Geography graduate program. Only students admitted to the Geography graduate program are eligible for an assistantship in the Department of Geography and GIS. Preferred qualifications include being a full-time student, possess strong written and verbal communication skills, and strong undergraduate achievement in geography or geography-related coursework related to instructional needs in the department.

Position Description

Graduate Teaching Assistants will perform instructional duties which may include coordination of classroom and lab instruction, facilitating lab access and assisting students using the lab, ensuring that all lab equipment is functional and to help arrange repairs if needed, tutoring students, grading student work, developing instructional materials, proctoring exams, in-class support, and other instructional duties as assigned. Positions may be filled at the 25% level (10 hours per week) or 50% level (20 hours per week) depending on instructional needs of the department.

Application Process

Required Documents

Please submit the online form. Finalists may be contacted for additional documents.

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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.