Graduate Students

Qualifications

• Must be actively enrolled in a graduate program at SIUE.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Interest in teaching with technology.
• Interest or experience in teaching information literacy.
• Able to work independently as well as on a team.

Position Description

Teaching assistants at LIS information desks and reference services provide point-of-need information literacy instruction, provide research assistance in-person and for remote users through phone, email, and live chat, and manage the operations of the combined information and circulation desk.

TAs apply critical pedagogy that emphasize the empowerment of learners, the retention of ownership over learning and the discovery process, and the development of agency to guide students through complex reference inquiries and the research process.

TAs will acquire advanced training, knowledge, and experience in information literacy knowledge practices and dispositions, reference interviewing, information behavior, information retrieval, and the wide continuum of the information search process in order to support student learning and success.

Must be available during evening and weekend hours.

Must attend in-person mandatory training and onboarding August 7 - 11.

There are 3 positions available at Lovejoy Library (Edwardville) and 1 position available at the Biomedical Library on the Alton campus. 

Application Process

Required Documents

1. Cover letter highlighting the candidate's interest and/or experience in teaching information literacy with technology
2. CV or resume indicating technology competencies and any prior teaching/tutoring experience.
3. Fall class schedule indicating major field of study
4. LIS TA Application

Applicant Materials Are Received By

Email: trprice@siue.edu

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Voluntary GA Applicant Data Form

This form is used to gather applicant data by the Office of Equal Opportunity, Access, & Title IX Coordination at SIUE. This information cannot be viewed by units hiring Graduate Assistants. Completion of this form is not required and will not impact your chances of being hired for a Graduate Assistantship. This form is NOT an application for employment. To apply for a Graduate Assistant position, follow the instructions listed in the posting.