Teaching Assistantships
The Department of Latina/Latino Studies is seeking:
- One teaching assistant at the 67% level to teach 3 sections of LLS 100: Intro Latina/o Studies for the Fall 2012-Spring 2013 academic year.
- One teaching assistant at the 50% level to teach 2 sections of LLS 279: Mexican-American History for the Spring 2013 academic year.
- One grading assistant at the 17% level to assist in grading for a Latina/Latino Studies course for the Fall 2012-Spring 2013 academic year. Courses may include LLS 242: Intro to Latina/o Literature, LLS 278: Mapping Latina/o Inequalities, LLS 355: Race and Mixed Race, among other courses.
The positions will begin August 16, 2012 and extend to May 15, 2013. The applicant must be available prior to the beginning of the fall and spring terms for orientation and class preparation and must also be available for finals and grading at the end of the academic year.
Graduate students with teaching experience in Latina/Latino Studies and/or ethnic studies will receive priority consideration.
Salary commensurate with experience. A tuition and fee waiver is possible, depending on the percentage of appointment, and the applicant’s graduate program. Graduate students appointed to the position will be expected to work hours and meet responsibilities commensurate with those outlined by the Graduate College and the University’s agreement with the Graduate Employment Organization (http://www.ahr.illinois.edu/grads/GEO0912.pdf).
Application Process
1. Letter of application detailing your interest and qualifications for the assistantship. Make sure to indicate experience and interest in teaching Latina/Latino Studies and/or ethnic studies courses.
2. Curriculum vitae.
3. Three letters of reference, with one being from the graduate advisor.
4. Official graduate transcripts.
5. Official course evaluation scores, if applicable.
6. Writing sample.
7. Finalists must also be available for an interview with a Latina/Latino Studies faculty committee.
Submit the above application materials to:
Alicia P. Rodriguez
Department of Latina/Latino Studies, MC-495
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
510 E. Chalmers Street
Champaign, IL 61820
(217)265-0370