Graduate​/Research​/Teaching Assistant – College of Natural Resources

Graduate/Research/Teaching Assistant – College of Natural Resources (Continuous Recruitment)

Job Category:
Student Assistant

Job Profile:
Graduate Assistant

A Graduate Assistant is used primarily to designate a graduate student who has been assigned responsibilities in an instructional department. A Research Assistant is a graduate student working towards a Master's or Ph.D. degree. An appointment as a research assistant is appropriate if the activity performed by the research assistant is primarily for the benefit of the individual's course of study and research and directly applicable to the individual's thesis or dissertation.

A Teaching Assistant is a graduate student who is enrolled in the University of Wisconsin system who is regularly assigned teaching and related responsibilities, other than manual or clerical responsibilities, under the supervision of a member of the faculty.

The Graduate/Research/Teaching Assistant will support instructional activities within the College of Natural Resources, contributing to education in the field, lab, and community. These responsibilities may include providing academic support to students, assisting faculty with course administration, and participating in research projects related to the student's area of study.

The Research Assistant/Teaching Assistant is a part-time, salaried, exempt, academic year (9-month), student assistant position. The Graduate Assistant is a part-time, hourly, non-exempt, academic year (9-month), student assistant position. This position may become hourly if the employee has other student hourly appointment(s) and/or due to FLSA requirements. Eligible Universities of Wisconsin employees receive an excellent benefits package. For more details, review the Universities of Wisconsin Employee Benefits Quick Guide for Graduate Assistants/Short‑Term Academic Staff.

• Be admitted to a graduate degree program at UW‑Stevens Point.
• Be in good standing in the degree program (maintain at least a 3.0 GPA).
• For a research assistant, must be enrolled for at least 9 graduate credits at the beginning of the academic year or 5 graduate credits during the summer.
• For a graduate or teaching assistant, must be enrolled for at least 4 graduate credits at the beginning of the academic year or 3 graduate credits during the summer (recommended maximum course load 9 credits per semester).

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Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other bases protected by applicable federal or State law and UW System policies. We are committed to building a workforce that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills, and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.