GA Teaching - Geography, Geology, and Environment - Fiscal Year 2027

Illinois State University; Normal (IL); On-site; USD 15,043; Part time

Job summary

A public research university in Illinois seeks a Graduate Teaching Assistant for the Hydrogeology Master’s program. Responsibilities include serving as a teaching instructor, assisting faculty, and grading assignments. Candidates must be a degree-seeking graduate student and show proficiency in English. The position offers $1348 monthly with work hours determined in August. Special instructions include submitting a resume, cover letter, and references. This role is subject to a background check.

Qualifications

• Eligible for appointment as per Graduate Assistant Handbook.
• Must be enrolled in a relevant graduate program.
• Experience in teaching or tutoring preferred.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a teaching instructor in class or laboratory.
• Assist a faculty member with teaching tasks.
• Grade student assignments.

Skills

Demonstrable oral proficiency in the English language

Teaching-related tasks

Education

Graduate student in Hydrogeology Master's program

Job description

Job Summary

The majority of the graduate teaching assistants primary duties are in support of instruction including but not limited to the responsibilities below:

• Serve as a primary or secondary teaching instructor in a class or laboratory
• Assist a faculty member with teaching-related tasks
• Grade student assignments which require knowledge of subjects taught in a class or laboratory
• Meet with and/or tutor students, hold office hours, prepare instructional materials, and assist during class and/or lab, etc. For this position, Teaching Assistants typically will teach two sections of GEO 102 - Planet Earth. Some positions may be assigned after August enrollment for class ends.

Salary Rate / Pay Rate

$1348/Monthly

Required Qualifications

• 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
• Must be a degree seeking graduate student in Hydrogeology Master\'s program at Illinois State University.
• For Teaching Assistant positions, State law mandates demonstrable oral proficiency in the English language as a requirement for this position.

Work Hours

Will be determined at a staff meeting TBA in August about a week before classes begin or by the supervising faculty.

Proposed Starting Date

08/16/2025

Required Applicant Documents

• Resume
• Cover letter
• Reference List

Special Instructions for Applicants

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. The University cannot grant exceptions to visa status rules/laws.

Contact Information for Applicants

Laura Roethle, [e-mail]

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 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

03/13/2026 09:00 AM CST

Application Closes

Open Until Filled