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What is a graduate teaching associate?

Graduate Teaching Associates (GTAs) are graduate students, often pursuing a master's or doctoral degree, who assist faculty with teaching responsibilities at colleges or universities. Their duties can include leading discussion sections, grading assignments, holding office hours, and sometimes teaching classes independently. GTAs gain valuable teaching experience while supporting the academic mission of their department. These positions often provide a stipend and tuition assistance as part of a graduate program.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a graduate teaching associate, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Graduate Teaching Associate, you need a solid academic background in your field, strong organizational skills, and experience or coursework in teaching or pedagogy. Familiarity with learning management systems (such as Canvas or Blackboard) and classroom technology is often required. Excellent communication, adaptability, and the ability to engage and motivate students are standout soft skills for this role. These skills and qualities are essential to effectively support faculty, facilitate student learning, and maintain a productive educational environment.

What are the typical responsibilities and expectations for a graduate teaching associate during a semester?

Graduate Teaching Associates (GTAs) often balance teaching duties with their own graduate studies. Typical responsibilities include leading discussion sections or labs, grading assignments and exams, holding office hours, and sometimes delivering lectures under the guidance of a faculty member. GTAs are also expected to communicate regularly with students and faculty, and contribute to curriculum development when appropriate. Clear time management and effective communication skills are essential for success in this collaborative, academically rigorous environment.
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College Writing Adjunct Faculty Pool

Great Falls College Montana State University

Great Falls, MT • On-site

$830/wk

Full-time

Re-posted 21 days ago

Job description

Position Details
Position Information
Working Title
College Writing Adjunct Faculty Pool
Brief Position Overview
The GFC Writing & Languages Department maintains a pool of non-tenure-track applicants for consideration as potential instructors in writing courses. These instructors teach online asynchronous, hy-flex, blended, and/or face-to-face College Writing I courses as needed.
Faculty Tenure Track
No
Faculty Rank
Adjunct Instructor
Position Number
Department
Office of Academics
Division
Academics
Appointment Type
Faculty
Contract Term
Semester
Semester
If other, specify From date
If other, specify End date
FLSA
Union Affiliation
Not applicable (Temporary)
FTE
n/a
Benefits Eligible
No
Compensation
By Credit
Salary
$830.00 per credit for Academic (pay is different for clinical)
Contract Type
LOA
If other, please specify
Recruitment Type
External
Position Details
General Statement
Adjunct instructors are hired based on the needs of the institution, which are evaluated every semester. At present, Great Falls College invites interested parties to apply to teach
Freshman Composition (WRIT 101: College Writing 1)
Duties and Responsibilities
  • Prepare and teach subject matter content to traditional, non- traditional, and dual-enrollment students;
  • Teach courses in a variety of modalities according to institutional need;
  • Maintain current disciplinary knowledge;
  • Prepare syllabi;
  • Report grades, academic alerts, and academic integrity violations, and student outcomes assessment;
  • Evaluate student work;
  • Maintain appropriate professional relationships with students, colleagues, and the community;
  • Meet reporting and record keeping requirements in accordance with the college calendar;
  • Demonstrate skill, knowledge, and abilities in the teaching of writing; and
  • Work with students and colleagues of varied backgrounds.

Required Qualifications - Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills
  • Master's degree including 9 credits in English or closely related field

o http://mus.edu/borpol/bor700/730.pdf
*Note:A Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing typically includes the credits necessary to teach College Writing I[SD1] [GJ2]
  • Class 8 License eligible

o https://opi.mt.gov/Educators/Licensure/Educator-Licensure/Educator-Licenses#9389210450-class-8-dual-credit-only-post-secondary-faculty-license
  • Successful experience teaching college composition

o Qualifying experience may include teaching writing-intensive courses, including creative writing, business and professional writing, technical writing, and journalism, along with service in a college writing center or substantive instructional work as a graduate teaching assistant.
[SD1]change from previous draft
[GJ2]Should it be a capital A?
Preferred Qualifications - Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills
  • Demonstrated interest in writing pedagogy;
  • Successful experience working with dual credit high school students and nontraditional students
  • Successful experience teaching face-to-face and online; and
  • Successful experience teaching at a two-year college.

The Successful Candidate Will
Special Requirements
This job description should not be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements, but as a general description of the job. Nothing contained herein restricts Montana State University's rights to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.
Physical Demands
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
The Program
Program Information can be found in the catalog here: http://www.gfcmsu.edu/programs/index.html
Course Catalog can be found here:
http://catalog.gfcmsu.edu/
The Department
The College
Great Falls College MSU is a comprehensive two-year college located on a beautiful 20-acre campus and serves approximately 2000 students a year, including students taking courses and programs online. It is one of four units of Montana State University and MSU's only "stand-alone" two-year college. An extensive renovation and expansion project in 2010 added three state-of-the-art science labs, an expansive library and resource center, and an Industrial Trades building. An infant through preschool learning center was built in 2012 to provide early learning opportunities for children of students and the community. Renovations include a one-stop Student Central area, remodeled bookstore, a community conference center, and additional space for the Lifelong Learning & Workforce Development Departments and College Communications, Marketing & Development. MSU - Northern's Great Falls satellite campus is located at Great Falls College MSU, offering 4-year and graduate degrees. The College has a reputation for high-quality educational programming delivered with a student-centered philosophy.
The College constantly evaluates its educational offerings to provide challenging, high-demand programs leading to transfer Associate of Arts and Associate of Science degrees, and terminal Associate of Applied Science degrees. One-year Certificates and professional certifications are also offered. As a comprehensive two-year college, credit and non-credit community enrichment, customized training and contract courses are provided. Day, evening, weekend, and online classes are offered.
This position has supervisory duties?
Posting Detail Information
Announcement Number
FAC - VA - 2600002P
Number of Vacancies
Varies
Desired Start Date
Position End Date (if temporary)
Open Date
Close Date
Open until filled
Yes
Special Instructions Summary
Applications to the Adjunct Faculty pool are kept on file for 24 months. After that time, you will be asked to update your application in order to keep the pool current. You can update your application materials at any time by signing back into your account with the login and password information used for your initial application.
Quick Link for Internal Postings
https://jobs.gfcmsu.edu/postings/2445
Notices
Great Falls College Montana State University is committed to providing a working and learning environment free from discrimination. As such, the College does not discriminate in the admission, access to or conduct of its educational programs and activities nor in its employment policies and practices on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, ethnicity, creed, service in the uniformed services (as defined in state and federal law), veteran status, gender, age, political beliefs, marital or family status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, genetic information, gender identity, gender expression, or sexual orientation or preference. In support of the College's mission to be inclusive and diverse, applications from qualified minorities, women, veterans and persons with disabilities are highly encouraged.
Great Falls College Montana State University makes accommodation for any known disability that may interfere with an applicant's ability to compete in the hiring process or an employee's ability to perform the duties of the job. In compliance with the Montana Veteran's Employment Preference Act, GFC MSU provides preference in employment to veterans, disabled veterans, and certain eligible relatives of veterans. To claim veteran's preference or request accommodation, contact the Human Resources Office, Great Falls College Montana State University, 2100 16th Ave S, Great Falls, MT 59405; 406-268-3701; jobs@gfcmsu.edu.
GFC MSU's Non-Discrimination Policy and Discrimination Grievance Procedures can be located on the GFC MSU Website:http://www.gfcmsu.edu/about/policies/400policies.html
Great Falls College MSU is a tobacco-free campus. Smoking and the use of any tobacco products is not permitted on any College property.

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