Graduate Assistant - History

Position

Graduate Assistant for History Department

Qualifications

  • Required
    • Acceptance into a SUNY Cortland graduate program
  • Desired
    • Strong writing and organisational skills
    • Ability to work independently
    • Strong attention to detail
    • Ability to problem-solve and complete tasks in a timely fashion
    • Proficiency in common applications including Microsoft Word, Excel and Powerpoint

Relation to Educational Program

This position enables the student to work collaboratively with faculty members in the history department by engageing in academic work central to the history profession, including research, teaching related activities and project management and support.

Responsibilities

  1. Provide support for faculty members by assisting in research and teaching related activities, assessment, data collection and analysis, grant development and implementation support and other projects as needed.
  2. Under the supervisio nof history faculty, the graduate assistant may also provide academic support to undergraduate students enrolled in history courses.

Salary/Stipend

$7,000 for the academic year. Work obligation is 20 hours per week 

Tuition Support

Six graduate credits for the academic year 

Application

Completed applications with letters of recommendation must be received in the Graduate Admissions office, SUNY Cortland, Miller Building, Room 106, Cortland NY 13045. Late applications will be accepted until the position is filled. 

SUNY Cortland is an AA/EEO/ADA employer