Graduate Assistantships

Qualifications

In order to apply for a graduate teaching assistantship, a student must have applied for admission to the SIUE Graduate School and the Master's Program in Applied Communication Studies. In order to be considered for such a position, the student must be accepted into the Graduate School and the Graduate Program in Applied Communication Studies.

To hold an assistantship, TAs must attend required training prior to and during the Fall semester, register for ACS 560 during their incoming semester, and attend the mandatory GA Orientation for the Graduate School of SIUE.

Current graduate assistants may reapply for an assistantship, although they are not guaranteed a position. Positions are competitive each year. Returning TAs will need to complete the Returning Teaching Assistantship Application Form.

Position Description

Teaching Assistants (TAs) typically teach two sections per semester of ACS 101 - Public Speaking or ACS 103 - Interpersonal Communication. In addition to teaching, TAs are required to hold office hours, attend meetings, and additional training as required by the Basic Course Director. TAs must also attend required training prior to and during the Fall semester, register for ACS 560 during their incoming semester, and attend the mandatory GA Orientation for the Graduate School of SIUE.

Teaching Assistants in the Department of Applied Communication Studies have autonomous responsibilities (under supervision of the Basic Course Director) for structuring and teaching their courses. Teaching assistants design a syllabus based on instruction from the Basic Course Director, create their own lectures, activities, exams, and fulfill all grading and administrative duties related to the course. Teaching assistants receive training and mentoring to help them succeed in teaching at the college level.

About the Courses:

Public Speaking is designed to teach students how to be more effective public speakers. Topics include researching topics, audience analysis, organizing and outlining ideas, as well as effective delivery techniques for informative and persuasive speaking situations.

Interpersonal Communication Skills is designed to teach students the importance of communication in everyday lives and relationships and to provide them with interpersonal communication skills that may enhance their relationships. This course covers topics such as: self-concept, perception, verbal and nonverbal communication messages, relationship development and deterioration, conflict, and relationships with family, romantic partners, friends, and coworkers among many other topics.

Application Process

Required Documents

Graduate Teaching Assistant Application Form, two recommendations from appropriate parties submitted with the Graduate Teaching Assistant Recommendation Form, and unofficial transcripts by noon on May 1, 2024. If recommendations/references are from SIUE, applicants and references must also complete the Permission Form for Reference Letters Form.

Returning TAs will need to complete the Returning Teaching Assistantship Application Form by noon on May 1, 2024.

Details and links to these forms can be found here: https://www.siue.edu/artsandsciences/acs/graduate/assistantships.shtml

Potential hires must interview with the Basic Course Director via Zoom prior to being offered an assistantship.

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Voluntary GA Applicant Data Form

This form is used to gather applicant data by the Office of Equal Opportunity, Access, & Title IX Coordination at SIUE. This information cannot be viewed by units hiring Graduate Assistants. Completion of this form is not required and will not impact your chances of being hired for a Graduate Assistantship. This form is NOT an application for employment. To apply for a Graduate Assistant position, follow the instructions listed in the posting.