Graduate Teaching Assistant – Speech & Debate Coach

Marshall University; Huntington (WV); On-site; USD 12,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition waiver

Stipend

Job summary

Marshall University is seeking a Graduate Assistant to support teaching activities and related instructional tasks in the Department of Communication Studies. The role may involve teaching CMM 103, staffing the Marshall Presentation Center, and coaching the debate team.

The position includes a full tuition waiver and a stipend with a typical workload of 20 hours per week, with duties aligning to university teaching guidelines and course director oversight.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Communication Studies or a related field.
• Must be admitted to the MA program in Communication Studies to be considered for an assistantship.

Responsibilities

• Teach sections of CMM 103: Fundamentals of Speech Communication or staff the Marshall Presentation Center.
• Coach The Thundering Word Speech and Debate Team or undertake other instructional or research tasks as assigned.
• Assist students, work with the course director, post and hold office hours, and follow university policies.
• Attend all orientation and teacher-training sessions and any meetings called by the course supervisor, director of graduate studies, and department chair.
• Maintain average 20 hours per week commitment and good academic standing.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Communication Studies or a related field

Must be admitted to the MA program in Communication Studies to be considered for an assistantship

Job description

Marshall University is seeking a Graduate Assistant to support teaching activities and related instructional tasks in the Department of Communication Studies. The role may involve teaching CMM 103, staffing the Marshall Presentation Center, and coaching the debate team.

The position includes a full tuition waiver and a stipend with a typical workload of 20 hours per week, with duties aligning to university teaching guidelines and course director oversight.