Graduate Teaching Assistant - Indirect

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 8,000 - 9,000; Part time

Job summary

The Graduate Teaching Assistant (GTA) position at Wichita State University supports instruction through grading, course material preparation, and Blackboard administration. GTAs have latitude to exercise judgment in student matters; the role centers on behind-the-scenes support to impart knowledge and assist with assessments and course logistics.

This on-site, part-time assistantship in the Modern & Classical Languages & Literatures department aligns with a graduate degree program and requires

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required.
• GTA duties include grading, assessment, and course material setup.

Responsibilities

• Grading quizzes, exams, essays, and homework using rubrics and keys.
• Course material setup including syllabus, slides, readings, and media.
• Blackboard administration: post announcements, manage gradebook, upload files.
• Provide student support during office hours or virtual help desks.

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Department

Modern & Classical Languages & Literatures

Campus Location

Wichita, KS - WSU Main Campus

Hire Type

Part Time

Pay

$3,750 per semester

Work Schedule

work is performed on-site and inperson. Monday - Friday, times variable dependent on class schedule

Export Compliance Requirement

No export control requirement.

Job Story

A Graduate Teaching Assistant (GTA) focused on indirect teaching support behind the scenes without leading front-of-class lectures, centering on grading, course material preparation, and Blackboard administration. The primary function of a graduate teaching assistant (GTA) is to assist with instruction. GTAs have the latitude to make independent decisions, use judgment, and exercise discretion when dealing with student matters. The main purpose and responsibility of GTAs is to impart knowledge or training to students at Wichita State University

Job Summary

The primary function of a graduate teaching assistant (GTA) is to assist with instruction. GTAs have the latitude to make independent decisions, use judgment, and exercise discretion when dealing with student matters. 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

• Grading & Assessment: Score quizzes, exams, essays, andhomework assignments accurately using provided rubrics and answerkeys.


• Course Material Setup: Help Faculty organize and format syllabuscontent, lecture slides, reading lists, and multimedia resourcesunder faculty direction.


• Blackboard Administration: Help Faculty manage the online courseportal (Blackboard), post announcements, update digital gradebooks,and upload files.


• Student Support Services: Help Faculty hold non-instructionaloffice hours or virtual help desks to answer student questionsregarding grades, logistics, or assignment formatting.


• Enrollment Status: Current active enrollment in a relevant graduatedegree program (Master's) at Wichita State University.


• Academic Standing: Maintain a minimum cumulative GPA (typically 3.0or higher) and good academic standing in the department.

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.