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Social Work Graduate Assistantship

This graduate assistant position provides programmatic and instructional support throughout the academic year through the Social Work Professional Programs.

Responsibilities

Duties are two-fold. First, the position assists with program projects and outreach activities. These include assisting with social media, admissions outreach, and special projects such as the annual field queries, Social Justice Summit and Celebration activities. Second, responsibilities include assisting with instruction for designated courses/instructors. Activities may include lecturing, grading assignments, leading discussion sections, and/or developing course materials.

The Graduate Assistant is under the supervision of, and reports to, the Social Work Professional Programs Department Chair. Faculty who lead projects that involve graduate assistant supervise related activities. Individual course instructors supervise teaching activities related to their assigned undergraduate courses.

Students receiving assistantships are expected to devote approximately 20 hours per week to assigned duties with primary availability on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Student may be expected to assist with teaching a course on one of the branch campuses (Marinette, Manitowoc, or Sheboygan).

Qualifications

Applicants must meet the criteria as identified by the UW-Green Bay Graduate Program including:

  • Admission to the MSW Program,
  • Enrollment in a minimum of six credits per semester and no fewer than 15 credits per academic year,
  • Maintain at least a 3.0 grade point average for graduate courses, and
  • Demonstrate potential for teaching.

Preference will be given to:

  • an MSW student who has an undergraduate degree in social work.
  • individuals with human services work experience.

Compensation

See the Graduate Studies website for information on assistantship salary and benefits.

How to Apply

To apply for the Social Work Graduate Assistant, submit a cover letter, current resume, and contact information for two professional references to socialwork@uwgb.edu. Applications for the upcoming academic year are due the second Friday in April.