GA Teaching - Technology - Fall 2026

Illinois State University; Normal (IL); On-site; USD 15,334 - 18,368; Full time

Job summary

A public university in Illinois is seeking a Graduate Teaching Assistant for Technology for Fall 2026. The role includes serving as an instructor, assisting faculty, and tutoring students. Candidates must be degree-seeking graduate students at Illinois State University, eligible under the Graduate Assistant Handbook, and meet state law proficiency requirements in English. Competitive compensation of $1510 and on-campus work are provided.

Qualifications

• Must be eligible for appointment as per the Graduate Assistant Handbook.
• Must be a degree-seeking graduate student at Illinois State University in the Technology Program.
• State law mandates demonstrable oral proficiency in the English language.

Responsibilities

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

Education

Eligibility as per the Graduate Assistant Handbook

Degree-seeking graduate student in the Technology Program

Demonstrable oral proficiency in English

Job description

Job no: 521559

Work type: On Campus

Location: Normal, Illinois

Title:

GA Teaching - Technology - Fall 2026

Division Name:

Academic Affairs

Department:

Technology

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 following responsibilities:

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, etc.

Specific duties/responsibilities for these positions may include:

• Grading
• Tutoring
• Leading problem‑solving sessions
• Delivering a course

Salary Rate / Pay Rate

$1510

Required Qualifications

• Eligible for appointment as per the requirements in the Graduate Assistant Handbook (available at http://hr.illinoisstate.edu/downloads/GA_Handbook.pdf)
• Must be a degree‑seeking graduate student at Illinois State University in the Technology Program
• 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

8/16/2026

Required Applicant Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Reference List
• Writing Sample

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

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

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 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

Cindy Wert

[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. 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 (309) 438‑3383. 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 (309) 438‑8311.

Application Opened: 03/23/2026 09:00 AM CST

Application Closes: Open Until Filled