Graduate Teaching Assistant, Communications & Media

Mnsu; Mankato (MN); On-site; USD 9,000 - 10,000; Part time

Job summary

Minnesota State University, Mankato seeks on-campus Graduate Teaching Assistants for the 2027-28 academic year in the Department of Communication and Media. GTAs typically teach up to two sections of the basic communication course each semester and undertake related instructional duties (up to 20 hours weekly).

New GTAs report for train­ing Aug 9, 2027; international/non-U.S. GTAs report Aug 2 for required paperwork.

Qualifications

• Admission to a Communication and Media graduate program.
• Strong English-language speaking and writing skills.
• Demonstrated ability in academic writing.
• Admitted to Minnesota State University, Mankato graduate program by start date.
• Enrolled in a minimum of six graduate credits per semester during assistantship.

Responsibilities

• Teach up to two sections of the basic communication course each semester.
• Fulfill related instructional and departmental obligations (up to 20 hours per week).
• Attend a one-week training/workshop starting August 9, 2027.

Skills

English proficiency

Academic writing

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Adaptability

Education

Admission to Communication and Media graduate program

Enrolled in at least six graduate credits per semester

Job description

Minnesota State University, Mankato seeks on-campus Graduate Teaching Assistants for the 2027-28 academic year in the Department of Communication and Media. GTAs typically teach up to two sections of the basic communication course each semester and undertake related instructional duties (up to 20 hours weekly).

New GTAs report for train­ing Aug 9, 2027; international/non-U.S. GTAs report Aug 2 for required paperwork.