Graduate Teaching​/Coaching Assistantships - Communication Media

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To be considered for this position, include the following attachments:

A cover letter addressing the position and your qualifications, specifically addressing these prompts:

• How might your academic background inform your teaching of communication?
• What might be your top three learning goals for students in the Fundamentals of Communication course?
• How would teaching introductory communication courses assist you in accomplishing your professional goals?
• What prior experience do you have with public speaking, debate, or performance, and how would supporting the Speech and Debate program contribute to your professional goals?

A link to a recorded video of a teaching or performance coaching demonstration that accomplishes the following goals:

• Identifies a concept related to communication and media, OR to speech and debate participation;
• Explains the importance of this concept to an undergraduate student’s understanding of communication and media, or speech and debate;
• Demonstrates your ability to convey that concept clearly and succinctly, and
• Runs less than 10 minutes.

APPLICATION CLOSE DATE
: 3/1/2027

POSITION

START DATE:

8/8/2027

RESPONSIBILITIES/

JOB DESCRIPTION:

The Department of Communication and Media is seeking on-campus / in-person Graduate Teaching and Coaching Assistants (GTAs) for the 2027-28 academic year. This hybrid position will involve teaching a reduced load (typically one section) of the basic communication course each semester and assisting the Director of Speech and Debate in coaching and program
administration for the Speech and Debate Program, which supports on- and off-campus public speaking and performance opportunities. Assigned duties will require up to 20 hours of work per week. New GTAs must report for a one-week training / workshop beginning August 9, 2027. Classes begin August 23, 2027. International / non-U.S. based GTAs are required to report to the university on August 2, 2027, to complete necessary government and employment paperwork.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Admission to a Communication and Media graduate program
• Strong English-language speaking and writing skills
• Demonstrated ability in academic writing
• Ability to work harmoniously with a variety of people representing diverse perspectives
• Admitted to a Minnesota State University, Mankato graduate programby start date.
• Enrolled in a minimum of six (6) graduate credits per semester during assistantship, and in good academic standing.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Strong interest in teaching communication to a variety of undergraduate student populations
• Prior coursework in communication and media
• Prior teaching experience
• Demonstrated commitment to fostering a diverse working and learning environment.

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 in Communication and Media. Information on programs and admission requirements is available at (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). . Teaching assistantships are renewable for a second year, contingent on satisfactory performance and available funding.
New first-year GTAs are required to enroll in a training…