Call for applications for position of GRADUATE ASSISTANT FOR CURRICULAR DEVELOPMENT (Russian and East European Institute)

Position Type:                        Graduate Assistant (.50 FTE 20 hrs/wk)

Department Name:               Russian and East European Institute (REEI)

Division Name:                      School of Global and International Studies

Salary Level:                          $7,875 per semester

Length of appointment:        One semester (Spring Semester, 2019)

Job Summary:            

Assists REEI senior staff in enhancing and expanding REEI undergraduate academic engagement to include a Certificate (minor “plus”) program and a 4 + 1 BA/MA program in Russian/East European area studies; assist with implementation of course initiatives, such as pathways for undergraduate students in REEI courses to develop outreach and instructional materials for K-12 constituents; under guidance of senior staff, partner with regional K-12 social studies teachers to develop curricular materials for use in teaching about Russia and Eastern Europe; other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

PhD candidacy in education, humanities, or social science discipline with strong interdisciplinary background and interest in Russian and East European area studies; undergraduate and/or K-12 teaching experience; strong oral and written communications skills; ability to work effectively with diverse array of university faculty and students, K-12 teachers and students; proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite including Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Excel. Must be eligible to enroll in G901 for Spring 2019.

Preferred Qualifications:     

Experience in teaching Russian and East European area studies in a pre-college or post-secondary institutional setting; facility with website design and maintenance; knowledge of Russian.

To apply:

Applicants should submit the following materials by email to Mark Trotter at martrott@indiana.edu with “REEI GA Application” in the subject line:

• Cover letter
• CV or resume
• List of three references with contact information
• Transcript of graduate study at IU (unofficial is acceptable)

The deadline for applications is Wednesday, October 31.