California State University, Long Beach

College of Liberal Arts

Department of Communication Studies

Graduate Assistant Position

Recruitment #:  535

Position:  Graduate Assistant Openings in Communication Studies

Effective Date:  Fall Semester:    September 1, 2008 to January 30, 2009; Spring Semester:  January 31, 2009 to June 30, 2009

Minimum Qualifications:

-Must be able to communication effectively with an ethnically and culturally diverse campus community.

-Graduate students may not be employed for more than six semesters.

-B.A. or B.S. degree in Communication Studies or related field.

-Cumulative undergraduate GPA of 3.0.

-Acceptance into CSULB for post-baccalaureate studies.

Duties:  Graduate assistants will help department faculty administer and coordinate the instruction in a

variety of large lecture courses, including Interpersonal Communication and Essentials of Argumentation

and Debate; may assist with coaching responsibilities for the department’s Forensics Program or the InterACT  performance troupe; and may serve as assistants in the department’s Hauth Center for Communication Skills. 

GA’s also must be enrolled in the department’s graduate program on a full-time basis (minimum of six units per semester.)

Salary Range:  Ranges from $1098.00-$1257.00 per month per semester, payable in five monthly installments.

Required Documentation:  

-Letter of application addressing qualifications and stating research and career interests,

-Curriculum vita

-Three letters of recommendation

-Official transcript from institution awarding the highest degree

Application Deadline:  Reviews of applications will begin May 26, 2008.  Application, required documentation, and/or requests for information should be addressed to:

Dr. Sharon D. Downey, Chair

Department of Communication Studies

California State University, Long Beach

Long Beach, California 90840-2007

562/985-4302

shadowney@aol.com

In addition to meeting fully its obligations of nondiscrimination under federal and state law, CSULB is committed to creating a community in which a diverse population can learn, live and work in an atmosphere of tolerance, civility, and respect for the rights and sensibilities of each individual, without regard to economic status, ethnic background, political views, or other personal characteristics or beliefs. 

CSULB is an Equal Opportunity (E/O) Employer committed to excellence through diversity, and takes pride in its multicultural environment.