Latina/Latino Studies Program

*NEW* 33% & 50% TEACHING ASSISTANTSHIPS
Latina/Latino Studies Program
2007-2008 academic year

33% Teaching Assistantship

The Latina/Latino Studies Program is advertising for a Teaching Assistant at 33% time for the 2007-2008 school year. The Teaching Assistant will assist with the instruction of one discussion section of LLS 100: Introduction to Latina/Latino Studies (a large lecture course) for students enrolled in the College of LAS Transition Program. A tuition and fee waiver is possible, depending on the applicant’s graduate program. Those selected for the position will be expected to work 13 hours per week, with 3 hours being contact hours. The position begins August 16, 2006 and extends to May 15, 2008 . However, the applicant must be available prior to the beginning of the term for orientation and class preparation. The applicant must also be available for finals and grading at the end of the academic year.

Job Description:

Attend the campus-wide orientation for teaching assistants conducted by the Office of Instructional Resources, at least once. Attend all departmental teaching orientations.
Attend CITES workshops related to Illinois Compass and use of instructional technology.
Attend all lectures and teach the discussion section for Transition students.
Use active learning techniques in the classroom, including assigned 2-3 person study groups with associate group projects and reports.
Hold office hours for students for 3 hours per week.
Hold individual conferences with students.
Be responsible for grading examinations and papers and/or for assisting the professor or course supervisor in grading. Lead review sessions for course examinations.
Generally assist the professor and/or course supervisor with class functions.
Be familiar with university, departmental, and course policies on grading, exam scheduling, grievance procedures, plagiarism, and other matters outlined in the Student Handbook and Code of Conduct.

Desired Qualifications:

Current enrollment and good standing in a graduate program at UIUC
Expertise/interest in Latina/o Studies and/or Ethnic Studies
Experience teaching and facilitating discussion sections using active learning methods
Strong communication skills

Application Process:

Send the following:

A brief letter of application detailing your interest and qualifications for the assistantship. The letter should address applicant’s pedagogical strategies in critical reading and writing.
A completed Application for Graduate Appointment.
(Appication Form)
Three letters of reference, with one being from the graduate advisor.
Official transcript.
Writing sample.

Submit the above application materials by April 20, 2007 to:

Alicia P. Rodriguez, Associate Director
Latino/Latino Studies Program, MC-495
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
510 E. Chalmers Street
Champaign , IL 61820
(217)244-9732

50% Teaching Assistantship

The Latina/Latino Studies Program is advertising for several Teaching Assistants at 50% time for the 2007-2008 school year. The Teaching Assistant will assist with the instruction of LLS 100: Introduction to Latina/Latino Studies, a large lecture course with discussion sections, among other large lecture courses. A tuition and fee waiver is possible, depending on the applicant’s graduate program. Those selected for the position/s will be expected to work 20 hours per week. The position begins August 16, 2007 and extends to May 15, 2008 . However, the applicant must be available prior to the beginning of the term for orientation and class preparation. The applicant must also be available for finals and grading at the end of the academic year.