Graduate Teaching Assistant

WICHITA STATE UNIVERSITY; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 1,136,520 - 1,618,680; Part time

Job summary

WICHITA STATE UNIVERSITY is hiring a Graduate Teaching Assistant (GTA) for the English Department to instruct introductory composition courses such as ENGL 101, ENGL 102, or ENGL 210. The position is part-time and involves providing direct instruction, while exercising discretion and judgment in student matters.

Applicants must possess a Bachelor's Degree and be admitted to the English MA or MFA program in full standing. The work schedule is dependent on class assignments, with office hours from Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

Qualifications

• Must be admitted to either the English MA or MFA program in full standing.
• Eligible students must maintain good academic standing.

Responsibilities

• Instruct introductory composition courses in ENGL 101, ENGL 102, or ENGL 210.
• Provide direct instruction and support to students.
• Exercise discretion in dealing with student matters.

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Department
English

Campus Location
Wichita, KS - WSU Main Campus

Hire Type
Part Time

Pay
$1000/credit hour

Work Schedule
Dependent upon class assignment schedule. Office Hours are Mon-Fri 8:00-5:00

Export Compliance Requirement
No export control requirement.

Job Story
Graduate teaching assistant (GTA) instructs introductory composition courses in ENGL 101, ENGL 102 or ENGL 210 for the English department.

Job Summary
The primary function of a graduate teaching assistant (GTA) is to provide direct instruction. GTAs have the latitude to make independent decisions, use judgment and exercise discretion when dealing with student matters. In either case, the main purpose and responsibility of GTAs is to impart knowledge or training to students at Wichita State University.

Required Education
Bachelor's Degree

Additional Requirements
GTA applicants must be admitted to either the English MA or MFA program in full standing.

Required Experience
To be eligible for an assistantship, students must be admitted to a degree program in either full or conditional standing. Students admitted on probation or placed on academic probation following admission may be eligible for assistantship awards under certain circumstances.

Physical Requirements
Ability to remain in a stationary position. Ability to operate a computer and other office equipment including but not limited to phone, printers, copiers, and calculators. Ability to communicate with others and accurately exchange information.