Graduate Assistant; TEDU

Graduate Assistant (TEDU)

The Teacher Education department at Morehead State University is accepting applications for a position as a Graduate Assistant (TEDU). The anticipated start date is August 17, 2026. Morehead State University is located in Morehead, KY, a designated Kentucky Trail Town, nestled in Daniel Boone National Forest, in close proximity to Cave Run Lake. This location provides opportunities for a wide range of outdoor recreation activities.

Additionally, Morehead State University is relatively close to a number of larger cities including Lexington, KY, Louisville, KY, and Cincinnati, OH. Morehead State University delivers a strong and affordable education for friendly, ambitious students who thrive in a student-focused learning environment defined by small class sizes and faculty committed to teaching and student success.

Responsibilities:

• Assists professors with light grading.
• Enters quizzes and assignments into the learning management system.
• Performs basic research tasks for professors.
• Occasionally proctors exams.
• Develops media (i.e. PowerPoint, Excel spreadsheet, etc.) for undergraduate instruction.
• Helps with special events as needed.
• Answers and monitors phones.
• Assists with and responds to inquiries about departmental programs.
• Helps to maintain student files and other files for the unit.

Requirements:

• Must maintain a 3.0 GPA or higher cumulative GPA each semester and maintain professional standards.
• Must be admitted to a graduate degree program OR be conditionally admitted to a degree program for one semester only.
• Must be enrolled in at least 9, but no more than 13 graduate hours.
• Must be able to work 20 hours per week.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Proficiency in the use of a variety of word processing and spreadsheet software.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Background in education preferred.

Morehead State University is a comprehensive, regionally focused university providing high-quality instruction at the undergraduate and graduate levels. The University has an enrollment of over 10,000 students.

and complete the MSU Application for Employment, Resume, Cover Letter, and two references. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Please contact Dr. Timothy Simpson, the search committee chair, pson for questions regarding this position. Contact the Office of Human Resources at  should you have questions about our online application. MSU is an Equal Opportunity Employer.