Graduate Assistant

Marshall University; Huntington (VA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Full-time Tuition Waiver

Stipend

Job summary

Marshall University is seeking an Adjunct Instructor for the UNI 102 Strategies for Academic Success course. The role involves teaching, grading, and providing support for at-risk students. This position is full-time, requiring 20 hours/week, and includes a full-time tuition waiver with a stipend.

The instructor will guide students through their academic challenges and ensure adherence to the university's teaching guidelines. Additional responsibilities include monitoring attendance and conducting required meetings with students.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required, currently pursuing a graduate degree.
• Experience in supporting at-risk students.

Responsibilities

• Plan and teach UNI 102 Strategies for Academic Success.
• Monitor class attendance and manage grades.
• Conduct one-on-one student meetings.

Skills

Experience working with at-risk students

Education

Bachelor's degree earned

Currently working on a Graduate Degree

Job description

Overview

Description of GA Assignment GA: Teacher – Adjunct instructor of record and assigned to teach one (half-time appointment) or two (full-time appointment) undergraduate course(s) or lab(s). Responsible for assigning student grades and following all University teaching guidelines.

Job Description Summary

20 hours/week

Full-time Tuition Waiver with Stipend

Employment begins week prior to first week of school through finals week each semester.

Graduate Assistants do not work on University breaks.

Primary Responsibilities

• Plans, prepares, and teaches UNI 102 Strategies for Academic Success with the guidance of an Academic Counselor in University College. UNI 102 meets twice per week for the full academic semester and enrollment is restricted to University College conditionally admitted students who are on academic probation. Course is offered in the fall and spring semesters.
• Monitors class attendance, grades assignments, assigns midterm course grades and final course grades.
• Conducts required one-on-one student meetings outside of class time.
• Monitors required study time assigned to students enrolled in the course.
• Works with students to develop strategic plans for improving their academic status.
• Reports course standing or any course issues (attendance or otherwise) to student’s academic advisor.
• Refers students to services available on campus (tutoring, writing center, counseling, etc.) when appropriate.

Additional Responsibilities

• Receives students and phone calls at University College reception desk when not teaching or meeting with students.
• Taking and picking up mail from mail room in Old Main.
• Other tasks and projects as determined by University College staff.

Department

University College - MU2076

Location

MU - Marshall University

Semester

Fall Semester

Hours Per Week

Full Time (20 hrs a week)

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree earned
• Currently working on a Graduate Degree
• Experience working with at-risk students

Preferred Qualifications

None specified.