GA Teaching - School of Communication Master's program - Fall 2026 and/or Spring 2027

Illinois State University; Normal (IL); On-site; USD 16,851; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Graduate Assistant benefits

Job summary

A public research university is seeking a Graduate Teaching Assistant for the School of Communication for Fall 2026 and Spring 2027. The role involves serving as a primary teaching instructor and supporting faculty with teaching-related tasks, including grading and tutoring students. Candidates must be degree-seeking graduate students in Communication and demonstrate oral proficiency in English. This position provides valuable teaching experience and has a salary of $1,510.00 per month.

Qualifications

• Eligible for appointment as per Graduate Assistant Handbook requirements.
• Must be a degree-seeking graduate student at Illinois State University in Communication.
• State law mandates demonstrable oral proficiency in English.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a primary or secondary teaching instructor in a class or laboratory.
• Grade student assignments which require knowledge of subjects taught.
• Hold office hours and prepare instructional materials.

Skills

Oral proficiency in English

Teaching skills

Education

Degree seeking graduate student in Communication

Job description

Job no: 520786

Work type: On Campus

Location: Normal, Illinois

Title: GA Teaching - School of Communication Master's Fall 2026 and Spring 2027

Division Name: Academic Affair

Department: School of Communication

Campus Location: Normal, IL

Job Summary

The majority of the graduate teaching assistant's 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 these positions, the Duties/Responsibilities include:

• Fully responsible for the instruction of undergraduate students in teaching COM 110 - Communication as Critical Inquiry and/or other instructional duties as per programmatic needs
  • Prepare and deliver all lessons
  • Grade student performances and writing
  • Create and administer test/quizzes
• Teach two sections of COM 110 or a comparable assignment
• Hold office hours
• Attend professional workshops and seminars on teaching as well as observe other more experienced teachers

Additional Information

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

Salary Rate / Pay Rate

$1,510.00 per month

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 at Illinois State University in Communication
• For teaching assistant positions, state law mandates demonstrable oral proficiency in the English language as a requirement for this position.

Work Hours

Course as assigned (between hours of 8:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m.)

Proposed Starting Date

08/05/2026

Required Applicant Documents

Attach a Personal statement on Teaching that explains the reasons you want to teach and the skills and experiences you have that contribute to your interest in and ability to teach.

Please Note: These documents are required to be submitted online in order to complete the application process. Please have these documents ready prior to clicking on "Apply".

Special Instructions for Applicants

For full consideration, please apply and submit all materials by February 1, 2026.

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.

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: 12/22/2025 09:00 AM CST

Application Closes: Open Until Filled

Contact Information for Applications

Graduate Coordinator

Dr. Lindsey Thomas 309-438-7883

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Business Manager

Denise Thomas 309-438-3645

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