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Northwest Missouri State University


Graduate Assistantships

Requirements

GA Application | GA Handbook View PDF  

To be eligible to apply for a competitive graduate assistantship, students must be fully accepted for graduate study, have an Approved Program Form on file, and be pursuing course work for a Master's or Specialist degree. They must have a minimum undergraduate GPA of 2.75 or a minimum graduate GPA of 3.00 on a 4.00 scale in at least eight graduate hours, must have submitted GRE or GMAT scores, or met the alternative requirement, depending on the program of study.  See the catalog entry for individual program requirements.

International students who did not complete both primary and secondary education in a nation or territory in which English is the primary language must have completed one trimester in-residence graduate work and must successfully complete the Speaking Proficiency English Assessment Test (SPEAK) before they can be appointed as a Graduate Teaching Assistant or as a Graduate Tutor. A first term international student may apply for research or administrative assistantships if they have the skills required in the job description. Contact the Graduate Office for further information about the SPEAK Test.

The Graduate student must enroll in and complete a minimum of nine hours with at least six hours at the graduate level per trimester to be eligible for an assistantship.  Students must maintain a 3.00 grade point average in graduate courses each term of enrollment to obtain or continue in an assistantship. Graduate Assistants must submit the Approved Program Form during the first two weeks of their first term of enrollment.

Assistantships are available on a competitive basis. In addition to the stipend of $6000 for the academic year ($3000 per trimester-fall and spring), a waiver up to 100% of the standard tuition and designated fee rate is provided for both resident and nonresident graduate assistants. The fee waiver does not cover the technology fee.  In the case of an online/web course, the delivery fee is not covered.  Applications should be made by March 1 for the next fall trimester to the Graduate Office and will be accepted until all positions are filled. Graduate Assistant applications are available online.

Graduate Assistantships are available in all areas where graduate degrees are offered. Graduate teaching assistantships are available in biology, chemistry, the College of Education, computer science laboratories, English, and the Writing Center. Graduate tutorial assistantships are available to graduate students who hold a baccalaureate degree from a regionally-accredited institution of higher learning. Preference will be given to Northwest graduates with specialized experiences in high-need areas. Graduate tutorial assistantships involve individualized tutoring of undergraduate students in general study areas.

A student will not be approved for an assistantship if employed in another position by the University. No student may hold more than one assistantship. In the event a graduate student resigns from the assistantship and remains as a student, full fees prorated for the portion of the trimester remaining will be assessed.  Students may hold a Graduate Assistant position for a maximum of one degree program.

Graduate assistantship information is available in the Graduate Office. Information about other financial assistance may be obtained from the Office of Scholarships and Financial Assistance.

Position Descriptions

Administrative Assistant

Collect and compile data for reports, develop and assemble materials for booklets and handouts, recording information, develop files, do library searches for faculty and administrators, proctor examinations and such other duties as may be assigned from time to time.

Research Assistant

Assist in research design, assist in writing project proposals, assist in preparation of grant proposals, conduct literature reviews, analysis of research data and preparation of tables, writing research reports and such other duties as may be assigned from time to time.

Teaching Assistant

Assist in setup for laboratory, monitor laboratories, assist students with problems, operate audio visual equipment, assist in preparation of course materials, assist in administering and scoring examinations, monitor classes as requested and such other duties as may be assigned from time to time. NOTE: International students who did not complete both their primary and secondary education in schools where the media of instruction is English, must pass the SPEAK Test and complete one trimester of graduate school to be eligible.

Tutorial Assistant

Provides basic undergraduate tutoring in specialized subject areas in the Talent Development Center. Follows the established guidelines for a basic tutorial session, adapts communication style for a variety of student levels of interest and ability, keeps accurate records of client service, maintains confidentiality of information and services, maintains a professional and supportive relationship with the academic community, maintains resources of the Talent Development Center, develops or locates appropriate materials to help clients learn course concepts, and proctors tests and such other duties as may be assigned from time to time. NOTE: International students who did not complete both their primary and secondary education in schools where the media of instruction is English, must pass the SPEAK Test and complete one trimester of graduate school to be eligible.

Graduate Assistant Positions

Position availability for fall 2013 was updated January 28, 2013.

 

Closed Position has been accepted and is no longer available
Offered Position has been offered
Open Position is available (Not all positions are filled every trimester)

College of Arts and Sciences

All assistantships in this college are 9 month contracts.

Natural Sciences (Biology)
660.562.1388

Open Teaching 1
Open Teaching 2
Open Teaching 3
Open Teaching 4

Natural Sciences (Chemistry/Physics)
660.562.1388

Open Teaching 1
Open Teaching 2

English and Modern Languages
660.562.1265

Open Teaching 1
Open Teaching 2
Open Teaching 3
Open Teaching 4
Open Teaching 5

Humanities and Social Science (Geography)
660.562.1723

Open Administrative 1
Open Administrative 2 (Geo Tech)

Honors Program
660.562.0807

Open Administrative 1

Facilities Manager
660.562.1320

Open Administrative 1

Business Computer Lab
660.562.1600

Open Administrative 1
Open Administrative 2
Open Administrative 3

MIS
660.562.1600

Open Research 1
Open Research 2

CSI Computer Lab
660.562.1600

Open Administrative 1

Humanities and Social Science (History)
660.562.1290

Open Administrative 1
Open Administrative 1

Mathematics, Computer Science and Information Systems (Mathematics)
660.562.1230

Open Teaching 1
Open Teaching 2
Open Teaching 3

Fine and Performing Arts (Music)
660.562.1315

Open Teaching 1
Open Teaching 2
Open Teaching 3
Open Administrative 1

Communication and Mass Media (Speech)
660.562.1506

Open Teaching 1

Fine and Performing Arts (Theatre)
660.562.1321

Open Administrative 1

Mathematics, Computer Science & Information Systems (CSIS)
660.562.1600

Open Teaching 1

Open

Teaching 2
Open Teaching 3
Open Research 1
Open Research 2
Open Research 3
Open Administrative 1
Open Administrative 2
Open Administrative 3
Open Administrative 4

College of Professional and Applied Studies

All assistantships in this college are 9 month contracts. 

Agricultural Sciences
660.562.1155

Open Research 1
Open Research 2
Open Research 3
Open Teaching 1
Open Teaching 2

Business Office Programs
660.562.1292

Open Administrative 1

Department of Business (Accounting/Finance/Econ)
660.562.1835

Open Administrative 1
Open Administrative 2
Open Administrative 3

Department of Business (Marketing/Management)
660.562.1837

Open Research 1
Open Research 2
Open Research 3
Open Administrative 1
Open Teaching 1

Deans Offices
660.562.1277

Open Administrative 1

Regional Business Review
660.562.1837

Open Research 1 (1 trimester)

College of Education and Human Services

Assistantships in this college are 9 month contracts except trainers who are 10 months and others where indicated.

Department of Professional Education 660.562.1231

Open Administrative 1
Open Administrative 2
Open Administrative 3

Leet Center (Early Child Center)  660.3562.1237

Open  Teaching 1
Open  Teaching 2

Horace Mann School
660.562.1233

Open Teaching 1 (Kindergarten)
Open Teaching 2 (1st & 2nd Grade)
Open Teaching 3 (3rd & 4th Grade)
Open Teaching 4 (Spanish)

Dept of Behavioral Sciences
660.562.1260

Open Administrative 1
Open Administrative 2
Open Administrative 3
Open Research 1

Leet Center (Early Child Center)
660.562.1237

Open Teaching 3
Open Teaching 4

TESS Office (Teacher Education Student Services)
660.562.1095

Open Administrative 1
Open Administrative 2
Open Administrative 3

Athletics/HPERD

Please contact Dr. Terry Long (660-562-1706) or Dr. Matt Symonds (660-562-1069) for information on GA openings in the Health & Human Services areas.  These positions are limited to M.S.Ed. Health & PE, M.S. Recreation and MS Applied Health Science students.

Campus Recreation
660.562.1725

Open Teaching 1
Open Teaching 2
Open Teaching 3
Open Teaching 4

Football
660.562.1311

Open Teaching 1
Open Teaching 2
Open Teaching 3
Open Teaching 4

Strength and Conditioning

Open Teaching 1
Open  Teaching 2

Men's Basketball
660.562.1309

Open Teaching 1

Softball
660.562.1783

Open Teaching 1

Men's Track and Cross Country
660.562.1327

Open Teaching 1

Tennis
660.562.1312

Open Teaching 1

Volleyball
660.562.1782

Open Teaching 1

Fitness Center
660.562.1708

Open Teaching 1
Open Teaching 2
Open Teaching 3
Open Teaching 4

Trainers
660.562.1313

Open Trainer 1
Open Trainer 2
Open Trainer 3
Open Trainer 4

HPERD

Open MOERA 1
Open Youth Development

Women's Basketball
660.562.1299

Open Teaching 1

Baseball
660.562.1352

Open Teaching 1

Women's Track and Cross Country
660.562.1303

Open Teaching 1

Women's Soccer
660.562.1302

Open Teaching 1

Nutrition/Dietetics

Open Teaching 1

Talent Development Center

Assistantships are 9 month contracts except where indicated.

Tutorial Assistant
660.562.1727

Open Tutor 1
 Open Tutor 2
 Open Tutor 3
 Open Tutor 4
 Open Tutor 5
Open Tutor 6
Open Tutor 7
Open Tutor 8 (1 trimester)

Graduate Administrative Assistantships

Graduate Office
660.562.1145

Open Administrative 1 (11 months)

Career Services
660.562.1250

Open Administrative 1 (11 months)

CAPS Leadership
660.562.1226

Open Teaching 1 (10 months)

CAPS Special Events
660.562.1226

Open Teaching 1 (10 months)

Sports Information Office
660.562.1118

Open Administrative 1 (9 months)

Wellness Services
660.562.1348

Open  Administrative 1 Personal Dev & Counseling (9 month)

Admissions Office
660.562.1722

Open Administrative 1 (9 month)
Open Administrative 2 (9 month)
Open Administrative 1 (11 month)

Owens Library
660.562.1846

Open   Administrative (11 months)

Wellness Center (PDC)
660.562.1348

Open Teaching 1 (9 months)

Study Abroad Program
660.562.1367

 Open Administrative 1 (11 months)

Athletic Success Program
660.562.1727

Open Teaching 1 (10 months)

Peer Ed/Service Training
660.562.1348

Open Teaching 1 (9 months)

Marketing/Communications (University Relations)
660.562.1628

Open Administrative 1 (9 months)

Assessment/Institutional Research
660.562.1452

Open Administrative 1 (9 month) 
Open Administrative 2 (9 month)