Graduate Student Employment
Teaching Assistantship
Although teaching assistant positions are generally viewed as employment and not financial assistance, the School of Journalism employs some currently enrolled master's and doctoral students as teaching assistants who help faculty members in teaching undergraduate classes.
Doctoral students will be given first consideration for teaching assistant positions providing they have skills necessary for teaching undergraduate classes and/or have had previous teaching experience. Master's students may also be considered for teaching assistantships depending upon the student's skills and experience and whether or not there are positions available in the department.
Assistant Instructor (AI)
Doctoral students who have completed their course work, have worked as a TA for at least one semester, have completed the J 398T teaching course, and are enrolled in dissertation writing may be advanced to assistant instructor. These positions are few and are selected based on needs for the course schedule.
Application Process
If you are interested in being considered for a position, please indicate on your application and submit a resume or CV along with your application materials explaining your qualifications by mid semester for the following semester. Positions are limited, and all applicants may not receive an appointment.
Benefits and Pay Scale
Salaries for 20 hour/week T.A. appointments begin at approximately $4,750 per semester in addition to health insurance, a partial tuition assistance and qualification for resident tuition entitlement.
Graduate Research Assistant
On the rare occasion that a faculty member is individually funded and in need of a research assistant, it is likely that a current student would be selected. We do not offer research assistant positions to incoming students.
Helpful Links
Graduate Student Employment Information
Graduate Student Instructor (GSI) Program