GA Teaching - Technology - Spring 2027

• Normal, Illinois, Illinois, United States

• On Campus

Title: GA Teaching - Technology - Spring 2027

Division Name: Academic Affairs

Department: Technology

Campus Location: Normal, IL

Job Summary

The primary duties of a Graduate Teaching Assistant (GTA) are to support instruction and student learning. Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:

1. Serve as a primary or secondary instructor for a course or laboratory.

2. Assist faculty with teaching-related activities and instructional responsibilities.

3. Grade assignments, examinations, and other coursework requiring knowledge of the subject matter taught in a course or laboratory.

4. Meet with and tutor students, hold office hours, prepare instructional materials, and provide instructional support during classes and laboratory sessions.

Specific duties and responsibilities may include:

1. Grading and evaluating student work.

2. Providing individual or small-group tutoring and academic support.

3. Leading problem-solving, review, or discussion sessions.

4. Delivering lectures or otherwise serving as an instructor for a course.

Salary Rate / Pay Rate

$1510 for .50 FTE

Required Qualifications

1. Eligible for appointment as per the requirements in the Graduate Assistant Handbook which can be found at http://hr.illinoisstate.edu/downloads/GA\_Handbook.pdf

2. Must be a degree seeking graduate student at Illinois State University in the Technology Program.

3. For teaching assistant positions, state law mandates demonstrable oral proficiency in the English language as a requirement for this position.

Work Hours

TBD

Proposed Starting Date

1/16/2027

Required Applicant Documents

Resume

Cover Letter

Reference List

Writing Sample

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

Benefits for Graduate Assistants can be found in the Graduate Assistant Handbook.

Note: If you have not yet been assigned a University ID, but are interested in applying for this graduate assistantship, please proceed with the graduate assistant application process. For the first question regarding your University ID, simply enter in nine (9) zeros (e.g., 000000000).

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 their visa status to no more than 20 hours per week of on-campus employment when the university is in session but may work up to 28 hours per week when the university is not in session. Please contact the Office of International Student and Scholar Services for guidance on visa restrictions on work hours. The University cannot grant exceptions to visa status rules/laws.

Contact Information for Applicants

Cindy Wert

[email protected]

Important Information for Applicants

This position is subject to a criminal background investigation and if applicable, an employment history review, based on University Policy 3.1.30 and any offer of employment is contingent upon you passing a satisfactory criminal background investigation and/or an employment history review. You may not begin work until the criminal background investigation results have been received and cleared by Human Resources.

Illinois State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment 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 state or federal law you may request an accommodation by contacting the Office of Equal Opportunity and Access at (309) 438-3383. The Office of Equal Opportunity and Access will hold any confidential information you provide in confidence.

If you are having difficulty accessing the system, please call Human Resources at (309) 438-8311.