Instructional Student Assistant - American Indian Studies

24-25 Instructional Student Assistant - American Indian Studies

Instructional Student Assistant for the Department of American Indian Studies

Position Overview:

The Department of American Indian Studies seeks students as Instructional Student Assistants. Appointments are contingent upon adequate funding.

The ISA supports a lead faculty member with the task of grading assignments over the course of the semester. This position is responsible for reading and grading course assignments in a timely manner, following the grading rubrics provided by the professor, and meeting grade deadlines as determined by the professor. Work is performed on a weekly and semi-weekly basis as determined by the professor and may include meetings with the professor in preparation of grading assignments as well as working independently on grading assignments.

Due to the nature of course work assessment, the ISA must use discretion, judgement, and maintain confidentiality in the assessment and delivery of grades and evaluations.

Anticipated Appointment Dates:
This position is opened until filled. If you have applied and no other positions are available, you will be notified.

Fall 2024:
August 19, 2024 - December 23, 2024

Hours/Units per week:
Students can work up to 20-hours per week; 1-unit is equivalent to 2.66 hrs per week (40hrs x 1-unit/15-unit). No more than 6 units, (or not to exceed 7.50 total WTU's in one semester, which equates to 20-hours per week)

Job Duties may include the following, but will be dependent upon the specific area to which the GA will be assigned, as well as upon the specific needs of the faculty supervisor.

• Provide professional non-teaching assistance to faculty members
• Provide research assistance and practical experience in fields related to their advanced study
• May involve supervising students in a classroom, workshop, or laboratory (final responsibility is vested in a member of the faculty);
• Provide training students in the use of equipment or other resources;
• Assist faculty with research and preparation of course materials
• Participate in evaluation of students' work;
• Tutoring students

Qualifications:

• Minimum GPA 3.0;
  Applicants with a 3.5 or higher are preferred,
• International students must have a TOEFL score of 600 or better,
• Demonstrated commitment to working effectively with faculty, staff and students from diverse ethnic, cultural and socioeconomic background

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree in-progress
• Previous course work or degrees in American Indian/Native American Studies or equivalent
• Knowledge of generally accepted theoretical and scholarly endeavors in the field of American Indian/Native American Studies or equivalent
• Mastery of English grammar, spelling, and punctuation and competency in writing and research assessment
• Demonstrate clear communication and collegiality
• Ability to perform and work collaboratively under the supervision of a professor

Application Procedures:

Applications received by October 31st, 2024 will be given full consideration by the program Director and professor of record. Applications received after that date will be forwarded at the request of the Hiring Manager.

The review of applications will begin immediately and may continue for next semester. The following documents are required to upload:

Finalists may be asked for an interview.

Inquiries:
Please contact Dr. Leece Lee-Oliver at lleeoliversnostate.edu

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