GA for the College of Information Science and Technology - Graduate Assistantship

Posting Details

Position Information

Job Title GA for the College of Information Science and Technology - Graduate Assistantship Department CIST Essential Functions

The College of Information Science and Technology is seeking Master's Graduate Students to support instructional activities for undergraduate courses as a teaching assistant. These positions are ideal for students who are seeking their Master's degree and interested in enhancing their teaching and facilitation skills. As a teaching assistant, you will work under the guidance of a course instructor to provide essential support to students, ensuring a productive and engaging learning environment.

Responsibilities may include the following:

• Attend all scheduled lectures to stay aligned with course content and teaching objectives.
• Conduct lab sessions, including preparing materials, assisting students, and ensuring a supportive lab environment.
• Grade student assignments, providing constructive feedback and tracking performance as directed by the course instructor.
• Proctor and grade exams held outside of scheduled class hours, ensuring integrity and fair assessment.
• Provide additional support to students as needed, which may include holding office hours or assisting with review sessions.
• Collaborate with the supervising course instructor on course-related tasks and other duties as assigned.

Work Schedule Varies Additional Duties Required Qualifications

• Current full-time enrollment in a relevant Master's program at UNO.
• Strong understanding of assigned class and excellent academic standing in related coursework.
• Effective communication skills and a supportive attitude toward student learning.
• Ability to manage time effectively and meet deadlines for grading and other duties.
• UNO graduate GPA of at least 3.5
• Completed all foundation requirements for a College of IS&T graduate program.

Preferred Qualifications Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Regularly sits; may stand, walk. See, hear, speak and use of hands.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Regularly works indoors. Noise level is low to moderate.

All interested parties must apply through the UNO Website listed above. Materials submitted directly to this site will not be considered.

The University of Nebraska does not discriminate based on race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, and/or political affiliation in its programs, activities, or employment. UNO is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor and an E-Verify employer.

Salary $15,376

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number 2026W-00208 Open Date 04/08/2027 Close Date 07/17/2026 Open Until Filled No Special Instructions to Applicants

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• What is your UNO student ID number?

(Open Ended Question)

• Have you been admitted to a UNO graduate program?

• Yes

• No

• What graduate program are you admitted to?

(Open Ended Question)

Documents Needed To Apply

Required Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Transcripts

Optional Documents