Graduate Teaching Assistantship in First- Writing - English Department

Graduate Teaching Assistantship in First-Year Writing - English Department

To be considered for this position, please submit

• Statement of interest addressing your qualifications for teaching first-year writing as the instructor of record
• 8–10-minute video introducing yourself and answering the following questions:
  • How might your own writing experiences inform your teaching of writing?
  • What might be your top three learning goals for students in your Foundations of Writing and Rhetoric course and why?
  • How would you support linguistically and culturally diverse writers in your classroom?
  • Share your vision for an inclusive and compassionate writing classroom.
• Resume/Vita
• Unofficial transcripts

The materials submitted along with the application for admission to the program will also be considered when determining GTA appointments. The assistantship packet can be e-mailed to abigail.bakke.

APPLICATION CLOSE DATE
: 2/8/2026

POSITION

START DATE:

8/9/2026

RESPONSIBILITIES/

JOB DESCRIPTION:

The Department of English is seeking on-campus/in-person and online (residing in MN) Graduate Teaching Assistants (GTAs) for the  academic year. GTAs teach one (1) four-credit section of Foundations of Writing and Rhetoric (ENG 101) per semester during the academic year, supervised by the department First-Year Writing Director and/or Multilingual Writing Director. All new GTAs must report for a one-week workshop on August 10, 2026.

New international GTAs are required to report to the university by August 3, 2026, in order to complete the necessary government and employment paperwork. Fall classes begin on August 24, 2026.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s Degree in English or related field.
• Strong English language speaking and writing skills.
• Demonstrated ability in academic writing.
• Ability to work harmoniously with undergraduate students, faculty, and other GTAs.
• Admitted to a Minnesota State University, Mankato graduate program by start date.
• Enrolled in a minimum of six (6) graduate credits per semester during assistantship, and in good academic standing.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Demonstrated commitment to fostering a diverse working and learning environment.
• Strong interest in teaching composition to a variety of undergraduate student populations.

SALARY/STIPEND: Up to $10,000 plus tuition stipends, dependent upon availability of funds, period of appointment, and assignment. Appointments made after the tenth day of classes are not eligible for a tuition waiver.

RELATED INFORMATION:

Minnesota State System policy requires that graduate assistants must reside within the State of Minnesota for the duration of their appointment.

Additional information on Minnesota State University, Mankato can be found u.edu.

• Before being awarded an assistantship, applicants must be admitted to a graduate program.
• New GTAs are required to enroll in a workshop course (ENG 622) that runs August 10-14, 2026, and continues meeting weekly during the fall semester.
• GTAs are required to take ENG 625:
  Composition Theory or ENG 628:
  Second Language Writing at least one year prior to graduation.
• GTAs in the English Department are instructors of record, responsible for developing materials and delivering content for their own ENG 101 course within the parameters of the existing course curriculum.
• GTAs are renewable for a second year, contingent upon good academic standing, satisfactory performance, and funding. Additionally, GTAs are expected to complete annual professional development and engage respectfully with faculty, peers, and students.

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