Illinois State University
GA Teaching - School of Communication Master's program - Fall 2025 and Spring 20
Illinois State University, Normal, Illinois, United States, 61761
Overview
Title:
GA Teaching - School of Communication Master’s program - Fall 2025 and Spring 2026
Division Name:
Academic Affairs
Department:
School of Communication
Campus Location:
Normal, IL
Job Summary The majority of the graduate teaching assistant's primary duties are in support of instruction, including but not limited to the responsibilities below.
Serve as a primary or secondary teaching instructor in a class or laboratory
Assist a faculty member with teaching-related tasks
Grade student assignments which require knowledge of subjects taught in a class or laboratory
Meet with and/or tutor students, hold office hours, prepare instructional materials, and assist during class and/or lab
Duties / Responsibilities
Fully responsible for the instruction of undergraduate students in teaching COM 110- Communication as Critical Inquiry and/or other instructional duties as per programmatic needs
Prepare and deliver all lessons
Grade student performances and writing
Create and administer tests/quizzes
Teach two sections of COM 110 or a comparable assignment
Hold office hours
Attend professional workshops and seminars on teaching as well as observe other more experienced teachers
Additional Information Benefits for Graduate Assistants can be found in the Graduate Assistant Handbook
Salary Salary Rate / Pay Rate:
$1510.00 per month
Required Qualifications
Eligible for appointment as per the requirements in the Graduate Assistant Handbook, which can be found at the University website
Must be a degree seeking graduate student at Illinois State University in Communication
For teaching assistant positions, state law mandates demonstrable oral proficiency in the English language as a requirement for this position
Work Hours Course as assigned (between hours of 8:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m.)
Proposed Starting Date 08/10/2025
Required Applicant Documents Attach a Personal Statement on Teaching that explains the reasons you want to teach and the skills and experiences you have that contribute to your interest in and ability to teach.
Please Note : These documents are required to be submitted online in order to complete the application process. Please have these documents ready prior to clicking on "Apply"
Special Instructions for Applicants For full consideration, please apply and submit all materials by February 1, 2025. Note: If you have not yet been assigned a University ID, please proceed with the graduate assistant application process and enter nine zeros (000000000) for the University ID when prompted.
You must be eligible for employment in the United States and at Illinois State University and/or for the number of hours required for the position. Illinois State University student employees are restricted to no more than 28 hours per week of on-campus employment for all positions held. International students are restricted by visa status to no more than 20 hours per week when the university is in session but may work up to 28 hours per week when not in session. Please contact the Office of International Student and Scholar Services for guidance on visa restrictions. The University cannot grant exceptions to visa status rules/laws.
Contact Information for Applicants Graduate Coordinator:
Dr. Lindsey Thomas 309-438-7883
jlthom3@ilstu.edu
Business Manager
Denise Thomas 309-438-3645
dethoma@ilstu.edu
Important Information for Applicants This position is subject to a criminal background investigation and if applicable, an employment history review. Employment is contingent upon satisfactory results. You may not begin work until clearance is received.
Illinois State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) or other law, you may request an accommodation by contacting the Office of Equal Opportunity and Access. The Office will hold confidential information in confidence.
If you are having difficulty accessing the system, please call Human Resources.
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GA Teaching - School of Communication Master’s program - Fall 2025 and Spring 2026
Division Name:
Academic Affairs
Department:
School of Communication
Campus Location:
Normal, IL
Job Summary The majority of the graduate teaching assistant's primary duties are in support of instruction, including but not limited to the responsibilities below.
Serve as a primary or secondary teaching instructor in a class or laboratory
Assist a faculty member with teaching-related tasks
Grade student assignments which require knowledge of subjects taught in a class or laboratory
Meet with and/or tutor students, hold office hours, prepare instructional materials, and assist during class and/or lab
Duties / Responsibilities
Fully responsible for the instruction of undergraduate students in teaching COM 110- Communication as Critical Inquiry and/or other instructional duties as per programmatic needs
Prepare and deliver all lessons
Grade student performances and writing
Create and administer tests/quizzes
Teach two sections of COM 110 or a comparable assignment
Hold office hours
Attend professional workshops and seminars on teaching as well as observe other more experienced teachers
Additional Information Benefits for Graduate Assistants can be found in the Graduate Assistant Handbook
Salary Salary Rate / Pay Rate:
$1510.00 per month
Required Qualifications
Eligible for appointment as per the requirements in the Graduate Assistant Handbook, which can be found at the University website
Must be a degree seeking graduate student at Illinois State University in Communication
For teaching assistant positions, state law mandates demonstrable oral proficiency in the English language as a requirement for this position
Work Hours Course as assigned (between hours of 8:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m.)
Proposed Starting Date 08/10/2025
Required Applicant Documents Attach a Personal Statement on Teaching that explains the reasons you want to teach and the skills and experiences you have that contribute to your interest in and ability to teach.
Please Note : These documents are required to be submitted online in order to complete the application process. Please have these documents ready prior to clicking on "Apply"
Special Instructions for Applicants For full consideration, please apply and submit all materials by February 1, 2025. Note: If you have not yet been assigned a University ID, please proceed with the graduate assistant application process and enter nine zeros (000000000) for the University ID when prompted.
You must be eligible for employment in the United States and at Illinois State University and/or for the number of hours required for the position. Illinois State University student employees are restricted to no more than 28 hours per week of on-campus employment for all positions held. International students are restricted by visa status to no more than 20 hours per week when the university is in session but may work up to 28 hours per week when not in session. Please contact the Office of International Student and Scholar Services for guidance on visa restrictions. The University cannot grant exceptions to visa status rules/laws.
Contact Information for Applicants Graduate Coordinator:
Dr. Lindsey Thomas 309-438-7883
jlthom3@ilstu.edu
Business Manager
Denise Thomas 309-438-3645
dethoma@ilstu.edu
Important Information for Applicants This position is subject to a criminal background investigation and if applicable, an employment history review. Employment is contingent upon satisfactory results. You may not begin work until clearance is received.
Illinois State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) or other law, you may request an accommodation by contacting the Office of Equal Opportunity and Access. The Office will hold confidential information in confidence.
If you are having difficulty accessing the system, please call Human Resources.
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