AI/TA Opportunities
The Center for Asian American Studies seeks Assistant Instructors (AIs) and Lecturers for the 2010-2011 academic year. We are especially seeking AIs for the following:- Introduction to Asian American History
- Asian American Religions
- Asian American Mental Health OR Psychological Perspectives on
- Asian American Identity
- Mixed-Race Identity in the U.S.
- Asian Americans in the Media
- Courses exploring single ethnic group cultures, communities, and histories
- Additional 3-hour courses in any Asian American Studies topic or discipline
The standard COLA salary is $8,030 per semester, with $3,566 in tuition assistance (based off of 2009-2010 budget).
All applicants must have at least an M.A. in a related field, be enrolled for 9 hours for the semester appointed with a G.P.A. of at least 3.0, and have credit for 398T. In addition, applicants need at least one semester of prior experience as a Teaching Assistant. See the link below for additional conditions for employment:
http://www.utexas.edu/ogs/employment/conditions.html
AI positions are reserved for graduate students. AIs can generally only teach lower-division courses. Upper-division classes may be taught by lecturers. The open topic classes can be cross-racial and cross-disciplinary, but must have 85-90% "Asian American Content."
To apply, please submit the following materials via electronic mail to Kenyatta Dawson (kydawson@mail.utexas.edu or 512-232-9468):
2. A syllabus or course outline that includes:
- Course Description
- Proposed Reading List
- Major topics covered
- Goals and Objectives
- Course Requirements
3. A current Curriculum Vitae
4. Teaching Evaluations (If applicable, these can be submitted to campus code A2200)
5. 2 Letters of recommendation for AI's; 3 Letters of recommendation for Lecturer's
The deadline for submission of materials is November 30, 2009. For more information, contact Kenyatta Dawson.
Policy Memoranda covering this topic may be found at the following web pages:
http://www.utexas.edu/policies/hoppm/pm8101.html
http://www.utexas.edu/policies/hoppm/pm8106.html
