The Department of Applied Communication Studies has a number of graduate teaching assistantships to support students each year.
In order to apply for a graduate teaching assistantship, a person must have applied for admission the SIUE Graduate School AND the Master's Program in Applied Communication Studies. In order to be considered for such a position, the student must be accepted into the Graduate School AND the Graduate Program in Applied Communication Studies.
To apply for an assistantship:
Basic Course Director
Department of Applied Communication Studies; Box 1772
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
Edwardsville, IL 62026
Note: Current graduate assistants may reapply for an assistantship, although they are not guaranteed a position. Positions are competitive each year. Returning TAs will need to complete the Returning Teaching Assistantship Application Form.
To hold an assistantship, a graduate student must:
Teaching Assistants (TAs) typically teach two sections of the basic courses (either ACS 101 Public Speaking or ACS 103 Interpersonal Communication Skills, as assigned by the Basic Course Director.
About the Courses: Public Speaking is designed to teach students how to be more effective public speakers. Topics include researching topics, audience analysis, organizing and outlining ideas, as well as effective delivery techniques for informative and persuasive speaking situations. |
Interpersonal Communication Skills is designed to teach students the importance of communication in everyday lives and relationships and to provide them with interpersonal communication skills that may enhance their relationships. This course covers topics such as: self-concept, perception, verbal and nonverbal communication messages, relationship development and deterioration, conflict, and relationships with family, romantic partners, friends, and coworkers among many other topics.
Teaching assistants in the Department of Applied Communication Studies have autonomous responsibilities (under supervision of the Basic Course Director) for structuring and teaching their courses. Teaching assistants design a syllabus based on instruction from the Basic Course Director, create their own lectures, activities, exams, and fulfill all grading and administrative duties related to the course. Teaching assistants receive training and mentoring to help them succeed in teaching at the college level.
Graduate Assistant Application Form | PDF | | WORD |
Returning Graduate Assistant Application Form | PDF | | WORD |
Graduate Teaching Assistant Recommendation Form | PDF | | WORD |
Permission Form for Reference Letters | PDF | | WORD |