GA Teaching - Applied Economics, ACED Sequence Graduate Assistant, Fall 2025 - Spring 2026

Illinois State University; Illinois; On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established institution is seeking a Graduate Assistant in Applied Economics for the Fall 2025 to Spring 2026 academic year. This role primarily involves supporting instruction through teaching assistance, grading, and tutoring. Ideal candidates must be enrolled as graduate students at Illinois State University and demonstrate strong oral proficiency in English. This position offers a unique opportunity to engage in academic development while contributing to the educational experience of fellow students. If you are passionate about teaching and eager to support the academic community, this position is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Must be a degree-seeking graduate student at Illinois State University.
• Demonstrable oral proficiency in English is required.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a primary or secondary teaching instructor in a class or laboratory.
• Assist faculty with teaching-related tasks and grade assignments.

Skills

Oral Proficiency in English

Teaching Assistance

Grading and Tutoring

Education

Graduate Student at Illinois State University

Job description

Job no: 519354
Work type: On Campus
Location: Normal, Illinois

Title: GA Teaching - Applied Economics, ACED Sequence Graduate Assistant, Fall 2025 - Spring 2026
Division Name: Academic Affairs
Department: Stevenson Ctr-Community/Economic Development
Campus Location: Normal, IL

Job Summary

Duties/responsibilities:

Teaching Assistant in master’s degree home department:
The majority of the graduate teaching assistant’s primary duties are in support of instruction including but not limited to the responsibilities below:

1. Serve as a primary or secondary teaching instructor in a class or laboratory.
2. Assist a faculty member with teaching-related tasks.
3. Grade student assignments which require knowledge of subjects taught in a class or laboratory.
4. Meet with and/or tutor students, hold office hours, prepare instructional materials, and assist during class and/or lab.

Salary Rate / Pay Rate

$1510/month

Required Qualifications

1. Open only to applicants to the Applied Community and Economic Development Sequence (Peace Corps Coverdell Fellows Program OR Applied Community and Economic Development Fellows Program--SEE https://stevensoncenter.org/).
2. Eligible for appointment as per the requirements in the Graduate Assistant Handbook which can be found at http://hr.illinoisstate.edu/downloads/GA_Handbook.pdf.
3. Must be a degree seeking graduate student at Illinois State University.
4. For teaching assistant positions, state law mandates demonstrable oral proficiency in the English language as a requirement for this position.

Work Hours

TBD

Proposed Starting Date

08/18/2025

Special Instructions for Applicants

For additional REQUIRED application materials, BEFORE COMPLETING THIS APPLICATION, see: http://stevensoncenter.org/programs/.

Benefits for Graduate Assistants can be found in the Graduate Assistant Handbook.

Note: If you have not yet been assigned a University ID, but are interested in applying for this graduate assistantship, please proceed with the graduate assistant application process. For the first question regarding your University ID, simply enter in nine (9) zeros (e.g., 000000000).

You must be eligible for employment in the United States and at Illinois State University and/or for the number of hours required for the position.

Illinois State University student employees are restricted to no more than 28 hours per week of on-campus employment for all positions held. International students are restricted by their visa status to no more than 20 hours per week of on-campus employment when the university is in session but may work up to 28 hours per week when the university is not in session. Please contact the Office of International Student and Scholar Services for guidance on visa restrictions on work hours.

Contact Information for Applicants

Email: [e-mail] or Phone: [phone]

Important Information for Applicants

This position is subject to a criminal background investigation and if applicable, an employment history review, based on University Policy 3.1.30 and any offer of employment is contingent upon you passing a satisfactory criminal background investigation and/or an employment history review. You may not begin work until the criminal background investigation results have been received and cleared by Human Resources.

Illinois State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) or other state or federal law you may request an accommodation by contacting the Office of Equal Opportunity and Access at [phone]. The Office of Equal Opportunity and Access will hold any confidential information you provide in confidence.

If you are having difficulty accessing the system, please call Human Resources at [phone].

Application Opened: 01/27/2025 09:00 AM CST
Application Closes: Open Until Filled