Graduate Assistant - 4 positions available

Marshall University; Huntington (WV); On-site; USD 12,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition waiver

Stipend

Job summary

Marshall University is seeking a Graduate Assistant to support teaching activities and related instructional tasks in the Department of Communication Studies. The role may involve teaching CMM 103, staffing the Marshall Presentation Center, and coaching the debate team.

The position includes a full tuition waiver and a stipend with a typical workload of 20 hours per week, with duties aligning to university teaching guidelines and course director oversight.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Communication Studies or a related field.
• Must be admitted to the MA program in Communication Studies to be considered for an assistantship.

Responsibilities

• Teach sections of CMM 103: Fundamentals of Speech Communication or staff the Marshall Presentation Center.
• Coach The Thundering Word Speech and Debate Team or undertake other instructional or research tasks as assigned.
• Assist students, work with the course director, post and hold office hours, and follow university policies.
• Attend all orientation and teacher-training sessions and any meetings called by the course supervisor, director of graduate studies, and department chair.
• Maintain average 20 hours per week commitment and good academic standing.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Communication Studies or a related field

Must be admitted to the MA program in Communication Studies to be considered for an assistantship

Job description

Position Details

Position Information

Position Title Graduate Assistant - 4 positions available 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

• Graduate assistantships include responsibilities for teaching sections of CMM 103: Fundamentals of Speech Communication and or staffing the Marshall Presentation Center, coaching The Thundering Word Speech and Debate Team, or completing other instructional or research tasks as assigned.
• As part of a teaching assistantship, instructors are required to perform all duties associated with university teaching. This includes assisting students, cooperating with the basic course director, posting and holding office hours, and abiding by all course, department, and university policies.
• Graduate teaching assistants are expected to hold class during all scheduled meeting times. Exceptions must be approved by the course director.
• Graduate assistants are expected to maintain satisfactory progress toward degree and remain in good academic standing.
• Graduate assistants are required to attend all orientation sessions, teacher-training sessions, and other meetings called by the course supervisor, director of graduate studies, and the department chair.
• Responsibilities for the assistantship represent an average weekly time commitment of 20 hours per week.

In addition to the stipend, students receive a full tuition waiver. (The student is responsible for fees and books).

Department Communication Studies Department - MU2632 Location MU - Marshall University Semester Fall Semester Hours Per Week Full Time (20 hrs a week)

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor’s Degree in Communication Studies or a related field.
• Must be admitted to the MA program in Communication Studies to be considered for an assistantship.

Experience

• Experience Preferred
• Must be able to perform all essential job duties as outlined in the job description.

Preferred Qualifications

Education Experience

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number MU2988GA Open Date 04/09/2026 Close Date Open Until Filled Yes Special Instructions Summary

Priority Consideration Deadline: Candidates will be given priority consideration if the required documents and reference letters are received by November 21 (for assistantships that start in the Spring semester) or by March 31 (for assistantships that start in the Fall semester).

Supplemental Questions

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Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Resume
• Unofficial Transcripts