Graduate GTA: Inspire First-Year Writing in ENG 101

Mnsu; Mankato (MN); On-site; USD 9,000 - 11,000; Full time

Job summary

The Minnesota State University, Mankato English Department invites applications for Graduate Teaching Assistants for the 2027-2028 year. GTAs teach ENG 101 Foundations of Writing and Rhetoric, one four-credit section per semester, under supervision of the First-Year Writing Director.

All new GTAs participate in an August 9, 2027 workshop; international GTAs must arrive by August 2, 2027 for paperwork. Fall classes begin August 23, 2027.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in English or related field.
• Admission to the College of Graduate Studies at Minnesota State University, Mankato.
• Strong English language speaking and writing skills.
• Demonstrated ability in academic writing.
• Enrollment in a minimum of six graduate credits per semester during assistantship.
• Ability to work harmoniously with undergraduate students, faculty, and other GTAs.

Responsibilities

• GTAs teach one (1) four-credit ENG 101 section per semester.
• Supervised by the department First-Year Writing Director and/or Multilingual Writing Director.
• Attend a one-week workshop on August 9, 2027.
• New international GTAs must report by August 2, 2027 for paperwork.
• GTAs are instructors of record developing materials for ENG 101 within curriculum.

Skills

Strong English skills

Academic writing ability

Harmonious collaboration

Graduate coursework enrollment

Education

Bachelor’s degree in English or related field

Job description

The Minnesota State University, Mankato English Department invites applications for Graduate Teaching Assistants for the 2027-2028 year. GTAs teach ENG 101 Foundations of Writing and Rhetoric, one four-credit section per semester, under supervision of the First-Year Writing Director.

All new GTAs participate in an August 9, 2027 workshop; international GTAs must arrive by August 2, 2027 for paperwork. Fall classes begin August 23, 2027.