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Graduate/Research/ or Teaching Assistantships

Updated: 6/11/08

Department:  Global Leadership Center Graduate Assistantships 
Duration: 3 Quarters (FWSp)
Contact:  The Global Leadership Center at Ohio University or e-mail us.
Last date for applications: July 3, 2008

The Global Leadership Center (GLC), an interdisciplinary undergraduate certificate program, invites competitive applications for one assistantship for the 2008-2009 academic year.  The GLC prepares students for leadership opportunities in a rapidly changing environment by exposure to global issues and cultures in a team atmosphere led by faculty.  Graduate students from any major may apply.  The position requires an average of 15-20 hours work per week, carries a tuition waiver and provides an annual stipend (three quarters) of $12,000.

The principal responsibilities of the teaching assistantship are to:

  1. Assist faculty with project-based learning, work with student teams in class sessions and online, evaluate student work, keep course grade books, design and develop projects and teach GLC 100.
  1. Work with students and faculty to create a living and learning environment that promotes international and cross-cultural understanding, initiate and participate in programs and activities that expose GLC students to global issues and give them opportunities to interact with students and visitors from other countries.
  1. Help the GLC develop a network of international project and internship contacts.
  1. Assist with recruiting for the GLC and attend non-classroom GLC functions.

Applicant qualifications include:

  1. An international student (non-U.S. citizen) or an American student with significant international experience (e.g. living, working, and/or studying abroad) and teaching and/or professional experiences.
  1. An enrolled graduate student in good standing who has completed at least one year of study on the Athens campus.
  1. Proficient in English and conversationally competent in at least one other language.

GLC Graduate Assistants may not accept employment elsewhere during academic quarters.

To apply, please email a brief letter of interest (maximum 500 words) and a resume to the Global Leadership Center (glc@ohiou.edu).  Deadline for applications is July 3, 2008.  Interviews will be scheduled with top applicants who may also be asked to make a brief presentation to students.  For more information please visit our website



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