GA Teaching: HIST- Assistant

East Texas A&M University • Commerce, TX

4d • Onsite

About The Position

This Graduate Assistant-Teaching position for the Department of History & Liberal Studies assists the department chairperson, faculty members, or other professional staff members in the college or university by performing teaching or teaching-related duties. Skills and areas of development that will be achieved through the role of this position (customer service, time management, communication, specific field knowledge of History. ETAMU is a fast-growing public university with a strong reputation for academic excellence, research innovation, and student success. With over 140+ degree programs, a 20:1 student-to-faculty ratio, and nationally ranked online and graduate programs, ETAMU is committed to transforming lives through quality education. Our employees benefit from a collaborative community, cutting-edge research opportunities, and outstanding resources.

Requirements

• Must be an active student at the graduate level at East Texas A&M.
• Punctual, skills in basic technology (Microsoft Office, Google), and effective communication.
• Ability to multi-task and work cooperatively with others.
• Ability to handle confidential matters and employ professional approaches when dealing with students, faculty, and staff.

Nice To Haves

• Be in the process of attaining a master's degree in History.
• Familiarity with online teaching and coursework.

Responsibilities

• Meet with supervisors to discuss students' grades and to complete required grade-related paperwork.
• Notify instructors of errors or problems with assignments.
• Order or obtain materials needed for classes.
• Prepare and proctor examinations.
• Evaluate and grade examinations, assignments, and papers, and record grades.
• Return assignments to students in accordance with established deadlines.
• Schedule and maintain regular office hours to meet with students.
• Develop teaching materials including syllabi, visual aids, answer keys, supplementary notes, and course websites.
• Lead discussion sections, tutorials, and laboratory sections.
• Teach or assist in undergraduate-level courses.
• Copy and distribute classroom materials.
• Attend lectures given by the instructor whom they are assisting.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Employee tuition assistance for master’s and doctoral programs.
• Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, life, and long-term disability insurance.
• ETAMU contributes to employee health and basic life insurance premiums.
• 12-15 days of annual paid holidays , plus up to eight hours of paid sick leave and vacation each month.
• Automatic enrollment in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS) , with optional additional retirement plans (ORP).
• Physical wellness program and wellness release time for eligible employees.
• Access to cutting-edge research opportunities at a designated R2 Research Institution .

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level