GA Teaching: HIST- Assistant

Job Title
GA Teaching: HIST- Assistant
Agency
East Texas A&M University
Department
History
Proposed Minimum Salary
Commensurate
Job Location
Commerce, Texas
Job Type
Graduate Assistant
Job Description
SUMMARY:
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.
Salary $4,000
DUTIES & 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.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Education: Must be an active student at the graduate level at East Texas A&M.
• Experience / Knowledge / Skills: Punctual, skills in basic technology (Microsoft Office, Google), and effective communication.
• Ability to: Multi-task and work cooperatively with others. Handle confidential matters and employ professional approaches when dealing with students, faculty, and staff.
• Licensing/Professional Certifications: None
• Physical Requirements: Able to be on their feet for long periods at a time.

PREFERRED EDUCATION / SKILLS/ EXPERIENCE:
Be in the process of attaining a master's degree in History. Familiarity with online teaching and coursework.
SUPERVISION OF OTHERS:
Undergraduate students
WHY WORK AT EAST TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY?
Competitive Benefits & Work-Life Balance:

• 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.

Career Growth & Development:

• Access to cutting-edge research opportunities at a designated R2 Research Institution .

Academic Excellence:

• ETAMU is ranked among the top 30% in five online degree programs and offers national recognized academic programs.
• Over 140 degree programs , including nationally ranked online and graduate options.
• First accredited institution to offer a competency-based bachelor's degree in criminal justice .
• Distance education offerings in Corsicana, Dallas, Frisco, McKinney, Mesquite, Bryan, and online.

State-of-the-Art Facilities:

• Work in advanced facilities such as the 113,470-square-foot Nursing and Health Sciences Building , featuring a state-of-the-art simulation hospital and a 1,300-acre agricultural research farm .

Vibrant Campus Life:

• Engage with over 95 student organizations and 14 NCAA Division I athletic teams , contributing to a thriving campus community.

Prime Location & Growth:

• Enjoy the benefits of working in rapidly growing regions, with abundant career opportunities at six locations across Dallas and Northeast Texas.

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All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution's verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution's procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.
Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.