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GA Teaching - School of Kinesiology & Recreation - Fall

Job in Schiller Park, Cook County, Illinois, 60176, USA
Listing for: Illinois State University
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-02-12
Job specializations:
  • Education / Teaching
    Exercise Science / Kinesiology, University Professor
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 755 - 1510 USD Weekly USD 755.00 1510.00 WEEK
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position: GA Teaching - School of Kinesiology & Recreation - Fall 2026, Spring 2027

GA Teaching - School of Kinesiology & Recreation - Fall 2026, Spring 2027

Title: GA Teaching - School of Kinesiology & Recreation - Fall 2026, Spring 2027
Division Name: Academic Affairs
Department: School of Kinesiology and Recreation
Campus

Location:

Normal, IL

Job Summary

Graduate Teaching Assistants are responsible for the instruction of courses in the School of Kinesiology & Recreation. These courses include Active for Life Program courses, First Aid/CPR courses, Human Anatomy and Physiology laboratory courses (KNR 183 and 184), Principles and Applications of Field-Based Assessment (KNR 240). The primary duties support instruction, including:

  • Serve as a primary or secondary teaching instructor in a class or laboratory course.
  • Assist a faculty member with teaching-related tasks.
  • Grade student assignments which require knowledge of subjects taught in a class or laboratory.
  • Meet with and/or tutor students, hold office hours, prepare instructional materials, and assist during class and/or lab.
  • Graduate Assistants will:

  • Prepare and teach all lessons.
  • Grade and evaluate student performance.
  • Create and administer quizzes and mid‑term exams, administer final exams, submit grades, assist in updating final exams, hold office hours.
  • Create and/or update the online learning management system (Canvas) each semester.
  • Adhere to policies and procedures regarding all facilities.
  • Maintain grade records for each assigned class.
  • Request approval for any absence (absence from duty form) affecting teaching responsibilities.
  • Attend monthly meetings.
  • Adhere to all guidelines specified in the School of Kinesiology and Recreation Graduate Assistant Teaching Manual.
  • Other duties as assigned by the School of Kinesiology and Recreation, Graduate Program Director, and/or Active for Life Director.
  • Additional Information

    All duties and responsibilities in addition to those listed above will be described in full detail in the School of Kinesiology and Recreation Graduate Teaching Manual.

    Salary Rate / Pay Rate

    Pay Rate: $755 for 0.25 appointment; $1510 for 0.5 appointment.

    Required Qualifications
  • Bachelor's Degree.
  • Enrolled in the master’s degree program in the School of Kinesiology and Recreation as a degree‑seeking graduate student at Illinois State University.
  • Eligible for appointment as per the requirements in the Graduate Assistant Handbook.
  • State law mandates demonstrable oral proficiency in the English language.
  • Obtain/maintain CPR/AED Certification.
  • Work Hours

    TBD

    Functional Expectations
    • Ability to effectively communicate daily, both oral and written.
    • Ability to use a computer in day‑to‑day work (type on a keyboard and use a mouse).
    • Ability to maintain a high level of concentration.
    Proposed Starting Date

    8/6/2026

    Required Applicant Documents

    Please prepare separate documents representing a cover letter, reference list (names, addresses, telephone numbers and e‑mail addresses of at least three professional references), and resume/C.V. to attach to this application. Applicants will also be required to complete an online form to outline teaching preferences.

    • Resume
    • Cover Letter
    • Reference List
    • Teaching Preference Form ((Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).)

    These documents are required to be submitted online in order to complete the application process.

    Benefits

    Benefits for Graduate Assistants can be found in the Graduate Assistant Handbook.

    Background Check

    This position is subject to a criminal background investigation and, if applicable, an employment history review. Any offer of employment is contingent upon passing a satisfactory investigation. You may not begin work until the results have been received and cleared by Human Resources.

    Equal Opportunity Statement

    Illinois State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

    If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) or other state or federal law, you may request an accommodation by contacting the Office of Equal Opportunity and Access at . The Office of Equal Opportunity and Access will hold any confidential information you provide in confidence.

    Contact Information for Applicants

    For more information, please contact the Graduate Program Director or the Office of International Student and Scholar Services if you have visa restrictions.

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