Applications are currently being accepted for the following position(s):

• Teaching Assistant
  

  PRIMARY FUNCTION OF POSITION:  To assist with the instruction and grading of courses in African American Studies; to provide support, advising, and teaching to students who take the courses.

  SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES include but are not limited to:

  1.     Assist with constructing and grading of assignments and exams.
  2.     Maintain attendance and grade book.
  3.     Be familiar with specific course materials and course reading assignments.
  4.     Assist students with writing assignments (e.g., review outlines).
  5.     Prepare and deliver class lectures upon request (occasional).
  6.     Perform other duties as assigned by the lead instructor or department head.

  QUALIFICATIONS:    Must have good communication skills (e.g., writing), organization, and management skills, teaching, advising or other experience in an academic support environment.  Interest and/or experience as a teaching assistant or in teaching African American Studies preferred.  Must also be in good academic standing and making progress toward your degree.

  SALARY:   50% appointment fall semester with possibility of reappointment for spring 2009 semester; 20 hours per week.  Tuition and fee wavier contingent upon Graduate College and College of LAS policies for graduate appointment.

  STARTING DATE:   August 16, 2008.

  APPLICATION PROCESS:    Send letter of interest, resume, transcript, and name of three (3) references to the address below.  For additional information you may contact Karri Cagle by phone at (217) 333-7781 or by e-mail at kcagle@uiuc.edu.  

  ADDRESS APPLICATIONS TO:            Karri Cagle, Account Tech II
                                                                        Department of African American Studies
                                                                        1201 W. Nevada, MC-143
                                                                        Urbana, IL  61801