Graduate Assistant - Engineering & Technology

EKU Careers; Richmond (KY); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

EKU's Department of Engineering & Technology is seeking a Graduate Assistant for the Spring 2027 semester, starting January 25, 2027.

The successful candidate will contribute to the operation and advancement of the department and its programs, performing teaching or teaching-support duties, updating and supporting laboratories, assisting with research, and engaging in outreach to industry and prospective students.

Qualifications

• Candidates must have at least a bachelor's degree in the field of instruction or related field, from an institutionally accredited or internationally recognized institution.

Responsibilities

• Teaching or teaching-support duties; update and support laboratory activities; assist with research; contribute to industry and community outreach (present to industry visitors, host prospective students); and/or perform analyses and/or reporting.

Skills

Teaching support

Lab activities

Research assistance

Education

Bachelor's degree in field of instruction or related field

Job description

Title: Graduate Assistant - Engineering & Technology

Position Type: Graduate Assistant

Search Type: External - minimum 7 days

Department: 21R000 - Science, Tech, Engineering & Math

Division: 2R0000 - Academic Affairs

Position Location: Richmond Campus

Driver Classification: Non-Driver

FLSA: Exempt

Schedule Type:Part Time, No Benefits (less than 20 hrs per week)

Hours Per Week: 10-20

Additional Schedule Details: Spring 2027

Posted Salary Grade: Part Time Faculty/Students - 01

Contact Person: Dr. Nilesh Joshi

Job Summary/Basic Functions

The EKU Department of Engineering & Technology is seeking a Graduate Assistant for the Spring 2027 semester, beginning January 25, 2027.
The successful candidate(s) will contribute to the operation and advancement of our department and its programs. Duties may include teaching or teaching-support duties; update and support laboratory activities; assist with research; contribute to industry and community outreach (present to industry visitors, host prospective students); and/or perform analyses and/or reporting.
Candidates must meet the eligibility requirements of the EKU Graduate School Assistantship program to be considered, including but not limited to, full-time enrollment with the EKU Graduate School and being in good academic standing. Candidates must have at least a bachelor's degree in the field of instruction or related field, from an institutionally accredited or internationally recognized institution.
Graduate Assistantships are renewable on a semester-to-semester basis, dependent upon the resources/needs of the University.

Minimum Qualifications

Education: Candidates must have at least a bachelor's degree in the field of instruction or related field, from an institutionally accredited or internationally recognized institution.

Preferred Qualifications

Candidates must meet the eligibility requirements of the EKU Graduate School Assistantship program to be considered, including but not limited to, full-time enrollment with the EKU Graduate School and being in good academic standing.

Job Duties

Sponsorship: This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

Funding Source: Institutional

Open Until Filled: Yes

EEO Statement

Eastern Kentucky University is an Equal Opportunity employer and educational institution and does not discriminate on the basis of age (40 and over), race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, ethnicity, disability, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information in the admission to, or participation in, any educational program or activity (e.g., athletics, academics and housing) which it conducts or any employment policy or practice.

Background Check Statement

Offers of employment are contingent upon a satisfactory background check.