Posting Details
Posting Information
Requisition 202600071ST
Title: Graduate Employee - Department of Kinesiology - Graduate Assistantship - Fall 2026, Spring 2027 (up to 6 positions)
Employee Class: Student Employee
College: Work Study
Position No: Department: Dept of Kinesiology
Division: Division of Academic Affairs
Hours per week: 20
Hiring Rate: Preferred Student Classification: Students earning one of our two graduate degrees in the Department of Kinesiology are eligible to apply for a GA position in the department.
MS in Kinesiology with an emphasis in Sport and Human Performance
The Master of Science in Kinesiology with an emphasis in Sport and Human Performance is designed to advance students understanding of relationships among movement, exercise, and skills that occur in the contexts of development, learning, rehabilitation, and training. Graduate students who are interested in gaining valuable mentorship, research skills, and/or completing a thesis benefit from time in the lab and on campus.
MS in Sport Management
The mission of the graduate Sport Management emphasis in Kinesiology at Sam Houston State University is to effectively prepare students for a variety of executive positions within athletic and sports organizations at the community, educational, and/or professional levels. Students will be provided quality instruction, the latest technology, opportunities for research, and professional development, and excellent internship experiences. In return, students are required to become acquainted with relevant issues in the field, understand the research process, and represent the programs goals and objectives in the field. The visibility and prestige of the program will be enhanced through student activities, faculty and student research projects, and involvement with state and national organizations. Individuals completing the program will be ready to assume leadership positions in the sport management and/or academic domains.
Nature & Purpose of Position
Graduate Research Assistantship Details
You must be able to work in Huntsville, TX, on SHSUs main campus. Our labs are located in the Lee Drain Building on the Sam Houston State University main campus.
The schedule is up to 20 hours per week, often during regular work hours of Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM-5:00 PM, however, we sometimes have early morning or late evening hours during data collection on research studies. Students typically accept either a 10-hour-week or a 20-hour-week position.
Students must be accepted to a Dept of Kinesiology graduate degree-seeking program (MS in Kinesiology, Sport and Human Performance, or Sport Management) and currently enrolled in a minimum of 6 hours while working as a GA.
You will have the opportunities as:
Please identify which of the assistantship opportunities you are applying for in your letter of intent. If you are seeing 2 or 3, please indicate your experience in competitive play - levels and years, and/or coaching - levels and years with weight training, racquet sports, soccer, basketball, volleyball, softball, dance, and other sport skills. If you are interested in 1 or 3, please indicate your areas of interest for research if you are planning on completing a thesis in your graduate program and any faculty research areas that are of interest to you.
Additional Information:
General Skills and Qualifications
Faculty Research Graduate Assistantship Responsibilities
The Graduate Faculty Research Assistantship laboratory equipment training is onsite if needed and used for data collection includes but is not limited to:
Teaching Graduate Assistant Responsibilities
Combination of Teaching and Research Graduate Assistant Responsibilities
Other Requirements for the Position
Consider applying for one of our GA positions.
Graduate Assistantship Application
Priority Deadlines are as follows:
Prior to applying for an assistantship, you must be accepted into a graduate program in the Department of Kinesiology, Kinesiology-SHP, or Sport Management.
https://www.shsu.edu/dept/graduate-admissions/prospective-students.html
If you are interested in applying, look for our application on People Admin.
If you have any questions, please contact:
International Students - please visit the following website for more information on employment requirements and eligibility: https://www.shsu.edu/offices-departments/global-engagement
Open Date: 02232026 Position Number: Contact Information
Contact Name & Title: Deven Merchant Contact Phone: 936-294-2266 Contact Email: dmerchant@shsu.edu Contact Building & Room: Lee Drain Building, Ste. 107 Contact Fax: Contact Instructions
Summary
EEO Statement
Sam Houston State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and Smoke-Drug-Free Workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, ancestry, marital status, citizenship, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or protected veteran status. The University takes seriously the initiative to ensure equal opportunity in the workforce and to comply with Title VII as interpreted by the U.S. Supreme Court. Sam Houston State University is an "at will" employer. Employees with a contract will have additional terms and conditions. Security-sensitive positions at SHSU require background checks in accordance with Education Code §51.215.
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