Graduate Students

Qualifications

We are looking for a GA who is comfortable leading a classroom presentation and engaging with students. Other desired qualifications include:

• Experience with a variety of digital storytelling platforms, web platforms, and design programs, including Canva, WordPress, Adobe Creative Suite, etc. Other platforms and skills can be learned, but the position will require someone who is adept with technical literacy and can self-teach quickly.

• Experience with writing, composition, and copy editing.

Position Description

Community-Oriented Digital Engagement Scholars (CODES) is a general education pathway at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (SIUE). Spearheaded by the IRIS Center for Digital Humanities and Student Opportunities for Academic Results (SOAR), CODES is a selective program, offering full tuition for students who are among the first generation in their family to attend college, who are historically underrepresented in their major, or who are Pell-eligible. From their first semester, CODE Scholars collaborate with community partners with the goal of creating a more socially just world. They study and address local manifestations of global problems and share their outcomes using digital humanities methods.

The IRIS Center is seeking a Research Assistant for the CODES Program to support several aspects of the program, including:

• Developing technical presentations for classes

• Leading classroom presentations about new technologies

• Holding office hours to support student’s technical needs and the development of their ePortfolios

• The development of content for Emplace, the digital storytelling platform that is an extension of the CODES program

• Developmental editing with students and community partners to help craft submissions to Emplace

Application Process

Required Documents

CV/Resume, Cover Letter

Applicant Materials Are Received By

 Email

jdespai@siue.edu

 **All communications sent to the prospective employer should include the posting number for the position. 

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.