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Marshall University

Graduate Assistant

Huntington, WV · On-site

Teacher - Adjunct instructor of record and assigned to teach one (half-time appointment) or two ... Graduate Assistants do not work on University breaks. Primary Responsibilities • Plans, prepares ...

Marshall University

Graduate Assistant

Huntington, WV · On-site

Teacher - Adjunct instructor of record and assigned to teach one (half-time appointment) or two ... Graduate Assistants do not work on University breaks. Primary Responsibilities Plans, prepares, and ...

Franklin University

Graduate Assistant

Columbus, OH · On-site

This role provides graduate students with hands-on experience in teaching, research, instructional ... Letter of recommendation from a Franklin University instructor within the past two terms About ...

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Employer & Industry UsageUniversities and colleges, primarily in higher educationUniversities, colleges, and sometimes K-12 settings

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Graduate Assistant - 4 positions available

Marshall University

Huntington, WV • On-site

Full-time

Re-posted 25 days ago

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Position Title Graduate Assistant - 4 positions available Description of GA Assignment GA: Teacher - Adjunct instructor of record and assigned to teach one (half-time appointment) or two (full-time appointment) undergraduate course(s) or lab(s). Responsible for assigning student grades and following all University teaching guidelines. Job Description Summary
Graduate assistantships include responsibilities for teaching sections of CMM 103: Fundamentals of Speech Communication and or staffing the Marshall Presentation Center, coaching The Thundering Word Speech and Debate Team, or completing other instructional or research tasks as assigned.
As part of a teaching assistantship, instructors are required to perform all duties associated with university teaching. This includes assisting students, cooperating with the basic course director, posting and holding office hours, and abiding by all course, department, and university policies.
Graduate teaching assistants are expected to hold class during all scheduled meeting times. Exceptions must be approved by the course director.
Graduate assistants are expected to maintain satisfactory progress toward degree and remain in good academic standing.
Graduate assistants are required to attend all orientation sessions, teacher-training sessions, and other meetings called by the course supervisor, director of graduate studies, and the department chair.
Responsibilities for the assistantship represent an average weekly time commitment of 20 hours per week.
In addition to the stipend, students receive a full tuition waiver. (The student is responsible for fees and books).
Department Communication Studies Department - MU2632 Location MU - Marshall University Semester Fall Semester Hours Per Week Full Time (20 hrs a week)
Qualifications
Required Qualifications
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.
Experience
  • Experience Preferred
  • Must be able to perform all essential job duties as outlined in the job description.
Preferred Qualifications
Education Experience
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Posting Number MU2988GA Open Date 04/09/2026 Close Date Open Until Filled Yes Special Instructions Summary
Priority Consideration Deadline: Candidates will be given priority consideration if the required documents and reference letters are received by November 21 (for assistantships that start in the Spring semester) or by March 31 (for assistantships that start in the Fall semester).
Reference Letters: The department requires that three reference letters to be submitted with your application. Please enter your references' contact information in the Reference Letter Submission section of the application. Your references will be notified via email to submit their reference letters to the search committee in our Applicant Tracking system.

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