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Department: Social Work

Graduate Teaching Assistant-Social Work

  • 497157
  • Grand Forks, North Dakota, United States
  • Graduate Assistant/Fellow
  • Closing on: Sep 26 2025

Salary/Position Classification

  • 944.45 monthly, Non-Exempt (Eligible for overtime)
  • 8-10 hours per week
  • Remote Work: No
  • This position will work in person on the UND campus

Purpose of Position

This Graduate Teaching Assistant (GTA) position helps with grading and tracking of student assignments, monitors attendance and assists instructor, including occasional teaching.

This position will assist faculty with large undergraduate courses. The spring assignment will likely be either SWK 255 (Introduction to Social Work) or SWK 257 (HBSE I).

This is a 25% time commitment, and GTAs are expected to work 8-10 hours per week. This is an on campus position. No remote work is available.

Duties & Responsibilities

  • Graduate Assistant Teaching
    • Grading
    • Tracking of student assignments
    • Monitor attendance
    • Assist instructor
    • Occasional teaching

Required Competencies

  • Ability to take initiative
  • Resourceful
  • Flexibility
  • Team player
  • Creative problem-solver
  • Ability to manage boundaries
  • Maintain a minimum of 6 credits per semester
  • Maintain a 3.0 GPA
  • Be comfortable working with students using the English language

Minimum Requirements

  • Must be fully admitted to the School of Graduate Studies at UND
  • Must be enrolled or working towards a Masters of Social Work degree
  • Successful completion of a Criminal History Background Check

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the US and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. This position does not support visa sponsorship for continued employment.

To Apply

Please submit a cover letter and a resume with your application.

Please note, all employment postings close at 11:55pm CST. Part-time/Temporary positions are posted for a minimum of 3 business days.

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Veteran’s Preference

Veterans claiming preference must submit all proof of eligibility by the closing date. Proof of eligibility includes a DD-214 or a copy of NGB 22 from National Guard or Reserve (with a unit located in ND) or certification from the applicant's unit command that the individual is expected to be discharged or released from active duty in the uniformed services under other than dishonorable conditions not later than one hundred twenty days after the date of the submission of the certification. If claiming disabled veteran status, proof of eligibility includes a DD-214 and a current letter of disability dated within the past year.

Confidentiality of Application Materials

Pursuant to NDCC 44-04-18.27, applications and any records related to the applications that identify an applicant are confidential, except records related to the finalists of the position, which are open to the public after the search committee has identified the top three or more finalists who will be invited to campus.

EEO Statement

The University of North Dakota is an equal opportunity employer (veteran/disability). All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other protected characteristic. Veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. 

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