Apply for the Summer 2023 GESI Teaching Graduate Assistantship
The Global Engagement Studies Institute (GESI) seeks one graduate student teaching assistant for Summer 2023. The GESI study abroad program pairs critical development and nonprofit studies with opportunities for undergraduates through collaborative experiential learning with small-scale community organizations abroad. The three-unit course associated with this study abroad program is “Development in a Global Context” in International Studies (INTL_ST 393-SA).
The GESI TA must be available for the following three phrases:
- In-Person Pre-Departure Seminar from Monday, June 12 – Sunday, June 18 on the Chicago campus
- Virtual Support during undergraduate internships in the host country from Monday, June 19 – Sunday, August 13
- In-Person Final Reflection Summit from Monday, August 14 – Wednesday, August 16 on the Evanston campus
While students are abroad, the Teaching Assistant will provide student support virtually. There is no international travel for instructors or TAs in this program.
Responsibilities will include:
- Holding virtual office hours for students
- Bi-weekly check-in with the course instructor
- Grading 2 short written assignments
- Attend Pre-Departure Seminar and Final Reflection Summit
- Facilitate and evaluate class activities, including simulation/role-play activities
- As an opportunity to develop pedagogical skills, TAs will have the option to give a guest lecture as part of the Pre-Departure Seminar and/or Final Reflection Summit.
Preferred (but not required) qualifications:
- Background in development/nonprofit/NGO work, either professionally or through research
- Background or coursework in critical development, nonprofit/NGO studies, humanitarianism
Compensation:
$3600. This TA role will be supplemental to your regular stipend. Permission from TGS and your home department is required before accepting and work begins.
To apply:
Applicants should send a brief letter of interest outlining teaching experience and professional/research commitments, along with a CV, to Diego Arispe Bazan. Applications for TAs will be reviewed beginning Friday, April 7, and will be accepted until the position is filled. Graduate students from all schools and departments are welcome to apply.
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