GTRA Positions (5 positions available)
Supervisor: Dr. Ben
Batzer
Duties for
First-Year GTRAs:
- complete training week before fall semester begins
- enroll in ENG 698G (1 credit practicum) fall and spring courses
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teach ENG 190 Writing as Critical thinking
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hold 2 office hours per week (minimum)
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complete prep and grading
Duties for Second-Year GTRAs:
- complete professional development plan in consultation with supervisor
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teach ENG 190 Writing as Critical thinking
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hold 2 office hours per week (minimum)
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complete prep and grading
GAA Position #1 Academic Advising and Career Development Coordinator (Note:
This is not a full year but a SPRING 25 SEMESTER APPOINTMENT ONLY with 4.5
credit tuition waiver and $2,000 stipend)
Supervisor: English MA Program
Director Dr. Sarah Mohler
Duties:
- Work in tandem with the Career Center to identify internship opportunities and
create student resources to enhance career searches and professional
development
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Work in tandem with the Social Media Coordinator to publicize academic &
career advising opportunities
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Help maintain the English BA and MA/MAE Advising Brightspace sites
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Coordinate with the Center for Academic Excellence, the Office of Student
Research, and the new Director of Retention on advising initiatives
GAA Position #2 English & Creative
Writing Social Media Coordinator (full year)
Supervisor: English
MA Program Director Dr. Sarah Mohler
Duties:
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In consultation with the supervisor, create a plan for publicizing the
department’s identity and mission
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Develop and publish social media content showcasing department events, course
offerings, advising resources, profiles of new faculty, etc.
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Coordinate with student clubs to promote events
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Publicize student achievements and faculty research and awards
GAA Position #3 Editorial
Assistant for the Missouri Folklore Review and Green Hills Literary
Lantern (full year)
Supervisor: Dr. Adam Davis
Duties:
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Develop promotional materials and social media posts
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Update and maintain journal websites
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Interview contributors and staff for biographical content
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Handle e-mail correspondence related to journal publication
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Perform other editorial duties assigned by the supervisor
GAA Position #4 English & Creative Writing Podcast Coordinator (full
year)
Supervisor: Dr. Adam Davis
Duties:
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Learn how to write, record, edit, and produce a podcast
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Learn how to measure impact, engage listeners, and build a podcast community
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Conduct interviews with faculty on their teaching and research
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Showcase the research and creative work of English and Creative Writing
students
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Build episodes around subjects that matter to English and Creative Writing
students
GAA Position #5 English & Creative Writing Social Coordinator (full
year)
Supervisor: Dr. Jamie D’Agostino
Duties:
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Plan 3-4 in-person social events for undergraduate English and Creative Writing
students each semester
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Plan 3-4 online social events for English MA/MAE students each semester
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Work with the English & Creative Writing department chair and
administrative assistant to budget for events, secure venues, and order food.
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Work with the GAA Social Media Coordinator to promote events
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Survey students on the success of events and solicit ideas for future events
GAA Position #6 Greenwood Newsletter and Social Media Coordinator (full
year)
Co-Supervisors: English MA Program
Director Dr. Sarah Mohler and Greenwood Interprofessional Autism Center
Director Brandon Herscovitch
Duties:
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Work alongside the Greenwood Director to create a plan for publicizing the
center’s identity and mission to the university and Kirksville community
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Create a newsletter to announce Greenwood events; showcase client, student and
staff successes; and highlight collaborations with partners
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Help Greenwood to connect and maintain relationships with other centers through
social media
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Use social media to promote inclusive autism advocacy and connect with other
autism advocates
