Graduate Research Assistant for Pedagogical Article about Reading/Writing (Stude

Graduate Research Assistant for Pedagogical Article about Reading/Writing (Student)

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

Position Information

Position Title

Graduate Research Assistant for Pedagogical Article about Reading/Writing (Student)

Academic Year

2024-2025

UIW Mission

University of the Incarnate Word is a Catholic institution that welcomes to its community persons of diverse backgrounds, in the belief that their respectful interaction advances the discovery of truth, mutual understanding, self-realization, and the common good.

Position Summary

The research assistant will work on research exploring undergraduate student identity and grit, and students’ willingness to discuss controversial topics in their literature classes. This position reports to the Associate Professor, English CHASS.

Essential Functions

• Preparation and use of a variety of documents, such as Excel, Word, and SPSS.
• Assisting with research.
• Assisting with data collection involving note taking of student ideas during class observations.
• Meeting with the supervisor via Teams or office hours as needed.
• Prepare for potential conference presentation.
• Give 15-minute lectures once or twice a semester on assigned literary readings if desired.
• Desire to work on your own research with which I can assist you if time allows in between project requirements.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to use APA style.
• Ability to edit a manuscript.
• Must have a team-oriented work philosophy.

Required Education

UIW student enrolled in a master’s or doctorate program.

Required Work Experience

• Basic academic research skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Background in elementary statistics.
• Experience with qualitative data methods.
• Experience with SPSS.
• Conduct in-person classroom observations (mostly M/W 9-10:15 and 1:30-2:45 in AD Building).

Required Certifications, Licenses or Registrations

Supervisor will discuss schedule options to coordinate with students' academic calendar.

Physical Demands

None.

Posting Information

Posting Number: STU1349PO

Number of Vacancies: 1

Job Type: Part Time

Job Category: Students

Desired Start Date: 02/10/2025

Position End Date (if temporary): 05/09/2025

Salary: 3-6 credit hours per semester*

Open Date: 02/04/2025

Close Date: 03/28/2025

Open Until Filled: No

Special Instructions to Applicant

None.

Equal Employment Opportunity

UIW is committed to a policy of equal opportunity in employment, without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, citizenship status, national origin, age, marital status, disability, genetic information, gender identity or expression, veteran status, pregnancy, and religion (except in limited circumstances when religious preference is both permitted by law and deemed appropriate as a matter of University policy).

Required Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter/Letter of Application

Optional Documents

• Other Document
• Student Class Schedule

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Are you currently enrolled in a Master's or Doctorate program at UIW?
  • NO
  • Yes, Master's Program
  • Yes, Doctorate Program
• * Please describe your experience in basic academic research skills.

  (Open Ended Question)