Undergraduate Teaching Assistant for Journalism & Mass Communications
Undergraduate Teaching Assistant for Journalism & Mass Communications
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27-06-2025
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Job Description
Job Description
This pool of undergraduate teaching assistants (UTA) will assistfaculty with the teaching of JMC 101: Media and Society the introductorycourse in the department.
Responsibilities will include:
Disclaimer
The University of Kansas prohibits discrimination on the basis of race color ethnicity religion sex national origin age ancestry disability status as a veteran sexual orientation marital status parental status gender identity gender expression and genetic information in the universitys programs and activities. Retaliation is also prohibited by university policy. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies and is the Title IX coordinator for all KU and KUMC campuses: Associate Vice Chancellor for Civil Rights and Title IX Room 1082 Dole Human Development Center 1000 Sunnyside Avenue Lawrence KSTTY.
Work Schedule
10 hours per week. Attendance in person is required for four events each week. First must attend two classes: Tu/Th 2:30-3:45 p.m. Second must attend two meetings of JMC 101 team: Tu/Th 9:30-10:30.
Contact Information to Applicants
Eric Thomas
Position Overview
This is a pool for undergraduate teaching assistants for JMC 101 which is ongoing through the William Allen White School of Journalism and Mass Communications.
Additional Candidate Instruction
Complete an online application and attach a resume and/or cover letter including the following information:
Position Requirements
During the semester term of the appointment the student hourly must be enrolled in no fewer than 6 credit hours. For summer periods the student hourly must: (1) have been enrolled in no less than 6 hours in the past spring semester or (2) be pre-enrolled in the upcoming fall semester in no less than 6 hours or (3) be enrolled in summer session or (4) be admitted to study in the upcoming fall semester. Student Hourlies may be undergraduate or graduate students. (Exceptions granted for GRA/GTA/GA appointments DO NOT apply to Student Hourly appointments).
Employment Conditions
(1) Student employees are not eligible for remote work arrangements unless an exception is approved by the unit leadership and HR.
(2) This is an hourly/non-exempt position. A student employee cannot hold an hourly/non-exempt position and a salaried/exempt graduate or undergraduate position (GRA/GTA/GA/RUA/RGA) concurrently.
This pool of undergraduate teaching assistants (UTA) will assistfaculty with the teaching of JMC 101: Media and Society the introductorycourse in the department.
Responsibilities will include:
- 40%: Attending all JMC 101 lectures and JMC 101 team meetings to help moderate activities and discussion.
- 20%: Grade and moderate discussion boards.
- 20%: Review and understand course materials (textbook podcasts).
- 10%: Assisting with the creation of course lectures including interactive elements like polls discussions and Google Slides presentations.
- 10%: Assist in writing proctoring and grading lecture exams.
Disclaimer
The University of Kansas prohibits discrimination on the basis of race color ethnicity religion sex national origin age ancestry disability status as a veteran sexual orientation marital status parental status gender identity gender expression and genetic information in the universitys programs and activities. Retaliation is also prohibited by university policy. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies and is the Title IX coordinator for all KU and KUMC campuses: Associate Vice Chancellor for Civil Rights and Title IX Room 1082 Dole Human Development Center 1000 Sunnyside Avenue Lawrence KSTTY.
Work Schedule
10 hours per week. Attendance in person is required for four events each week. First must attend two classes: Tu/Th 2:30-3:45 p.m. Second must attend two meetings of JMC 101 team: Tu/Th 9:30-10:30.
Contact Information to Applicants
Eric Thomas
- Candidates should have successfully completed JMC 101 and at least one JMC course at the 300 level.
- Successful completion of previous KU Journalism and Mass Communications courses with a grade of B or better.
Position Overview
This is a pool for undergraduate teaching assistants for JMC 101 which is ongoing through the William Allen White School of Journalism and Mass Communications.
Additional Candidate Instruction
Complete an online application and attach a resume and/or cover letter including the following information:
- List which Journalism and Mass Communications courses you have completed.
- Describe any other practical journalism and mass communications experience you have including student media professional publications jobs internships or volunteer experiences.
Position Requirements
During the semester term of the appointment the student hourly must be enrolled in no fewer than 6 credit hours. For summer periods the student hourly must: (1) have been enrolled in no less than 6 hours in the past spring semester or (2) be pre-enrolled in the upcoming fall semester in no less than 6 hours or (3) be enrolled in summer session or (4) be admitted to study in the upcoming fall semester. Student Hourlies may be undergraduate or graduate students. (Exceptions granted for GRA/GTA/GA appointments DO NOT apply to Student Hourly appointments).
Employment Conditions
(1) Student employees are not eligible for remote work arrangements unless an exception is approved by the unit leadership and HR.
(2) This is an hourly/non-exempt position. A student employee cannot hold an hourly/non-exempt position and a salaried/exempt graduate or undergraduate position (GRA/GTA/GA/RUA/RGA) concurrently.
Employment Type
Student
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