Graduate Assistantship Description

• For the fall semester: 10-20 hours per week, depending on whole or half assistantship, beginning August 26, 2013 and ending December 20, 2013.  Does not include the week of Thanksgiving Break.
• For the spring semester: 10-20 hours per week, beginning January 13, 2014 and ending May 9, 2014.  Does not include the week of Spring Break.
• Hours vary with nature of appointment. 

Compensation:

• Full assistantship stipend has yet to be determined for the 2013-14 academic year.  Half assistantships may be awarded. 
• Graduate Assistants may qualify for in-state tuition and fees. 
• Graduate Assistants receive University holidays and do not work during Thanksgiving Break, Spring Break, or the interims between semesters
• For more information on the Graduate Assistantship System and procedures: http://www.grad.uni.edu/assistantships/

Position Description:

• Taking roll call and proctoring tests, especially in large classes or at one of the department’s twice-weekly make-up exam periods.
• Assisting faculty with instructional tasks, excluding the routine teaching of regularly scheduled classes.
• Gathering information for use by departmental faculty and staff in evaluation, recruitment, retention, and outreach to students, alums, and donors.
• Supporting faculty research by providing a variety of research services.

Qualifications:

• Must be a full-time, degree-seeking student in a UNI graduate program
• Must be enrolled in 9 hours applying to the graduate degree. 
• Maintain a Plan and a cumulative GPA of at least 3.00.  First semester graduate students must have an undergraduate GPA of at least 3.00. 

Application Process and Deadline:  To apply email the completed Application Form for Graduate Assistantship (available at http://www.grad.uni.edu/assistantships) and submit two letters of reference to the Department of History, Seerley 319, University of Northern Iowa, Cedar Falls, IA  50614.

Applications received by February 1 will be given preferential consideration.