A limited number of graduate assistantships are available to assist in the
Department’s teaching and research activities. Examples of the Department’s
graduate assistantship roles are:
- Teaching undergraduate technology and business communications courses.
Strong backgrounds in the content area and instructional abilities are required.
- As a course manager, you will work as a member of the independent study management team
(ISMT) facilitating undergraduate distance learning courses in our WED off-campus degree program (OCDP).
Competencies required are strong writing and communication skills, computer skills, problem-solving skills,
and instructional abilities; having experience in taking or designing a distance education course a plus.
Students with a military background or experience are urged to apply.
- Supporting faculty in funded research grant activities or other research endeavors.
Information on SIUC’s assistantship benefits is available at
http://www.siu.edu/gradschl/grad_assistantship.htm.
To be considered for an assistantship, the applicant must be admitted to either
the Department’s master’s or doctoral program. To apply for an assistantship,
complete the
Graduate Assistantship Application Form*,
attach the items identified, and submit to:
Department Chair
Department of Workforce Education and Development
Southern Illinois University Carbondale
Carbondale, IL 62901-4605
