Graduate Assistant Teaching/Research - College of Indigenous Studies

Graduate Assistant Teaching/Research - College of Indigenous Studies

  • 528970
  • Bethel, Alaska, United States
  • Dillingham, Alaska, United States, 99576
  • Fairbanks, Alaska, United States
  • Kuskokwim, Alaska, United States

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  • Graduate Student Worker
  • Closing on: Jun 30 2025
  • Grad Student
  • UAF CIS Rural College

This position is unique, as multiple campuses (Bristol Bay Campus, Chukchi Campus, Interior Alaska Campus, Kuskokwim Campus, Northwest Campus) may be hiring when graduate teaching/research assistants are needed to work on sponsored projects or classroom support. The position may be part-time or full-time. Incumbents will join faculty and researchers actively conducting research in various disciplines. This may include working on one or more funded projects in these research areas under the guidance of Principal Investigators.

To thrive in this role, the applicant should possess strong communication skills to effectively interact with colleagues and customers. Attention to detail is crucial for maintaining accuracy in tasks such as data entry or inventory management. Additionally, a proactive approach to problem-solving and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment will ensure success in meeting deadlines and achieving team goals. Have an understanding of how learning//creative processes work. Have knowledge and experience with rural Alaska Native communities and cultures. Be able to collaborate and work in a diverse environment. Good writing and editing skills. Good organizational skills. Good communication skills. Familiarity with Blackboard, Google Docs, and the Microsoft Office Suite programs.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelors Degree and enrollment in a graduate program at the University of Alaska.

Position Details:

Student pay is determined based on degree level. Master's students are paid $24.50 hourly equivalent. PhD students are paid $29.00 hourly equivalent. 

This is a pooled position which means that the position remains open over the entire academic year.

This position is represented by the Alaska Graduate Workers Association (AGWA/UAW). https://www.alaska.edu/hr/labor/labor-relations/index.php.


The University of Alaska (UA) is responsible for providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities throughout the applicant screening process. If you need assistance in completing this application or during any phase of the interview process, please contact UA Human Resources by phone at 907-450-8200.


The University of Alaska (www.alaska.edu) is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access Employer and Educational Institution.  The University is committed to a policy of non-discrimination (www.alaska.edu/nondiscrimination) against individuals on the basis of any legally protected status.


The successful applicant is required to complete a background check. Any offer of employment is contingent on the background check.


Your application for employment with the University of Alaska is subject to public disclosure under the Alaska Public Records Act.


If you have any questions regarding this position, please contact Stasia Craddick, College Of Indigenous Studies HR Coordinator, at uaf-cis-hr-dept@alaska.edu or 907-474-6569.


All employees at the University of Alaska are expected to uphold the highest standards of ethics and professionalism when conducting or engaged in university business.

*Each university within the University of Alaska system publishes an Annual Security and Fire Safety Report which contains information regarding campus safety and security including topics such as: campus law enforcement authority; crime reporting policies; campus alerts (Timely Warnings and Emergency Notifications); fire safety policies and procedures; programs to prevent dating violence, domestic violence, sexual assault and stalking; the procedures the University will follow when one of these crimes is reported; and other matters of importance related to security on campus. The report also contains information about crime statistics for the three most recent calendar years concerning reported crimes that occurred on campus; in On-Campus Student Housing Facilities; in Noncampus buildings or property owned or controlled by the University or a recognized student organization; and on public property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from, the campus.  The report also contains fire statistics for any fires occurring in an On-Campus Student Housing Facility during the three most recent calendar years.  

Access to the reports is available at:

UAA: (Addresses Anchorage campus, Aviation Technology Complex, JBER - Elmendorf Extension, JBER - Richardson Extension, Kenai Peninsula College - Kachemak Bay campus, Kenai Peninsula College - Kenai River campus, Kodiak College, Kodiak High School Extension, Matanuska-Susitna College, Prince William Sound College, and Prince William Sound College - Cordova Extension) Online: https://www.uaa.alaska.edu/students/safety. Request a paper copy in person: UAA Police Department Office at Room 114 of Eugene Short Hall on the Anchorage campus / UAA Dean of Students Office at Room 122 of Rasmuson Hall on the Anchorage campus. Request a paper copy by mail: 907-786-1120 or police@uaa.alaska.edu / 907-786-1214 or uaa_deanofstudents@alaska.edu

UAF: (Addresses Fairbanks Campus, Bristol Bay Campus, Chukchi Campus, Community and Technical College, Kasitsna Bay Campus, Seward Marine Center, Tok Campus, Kuskokwim Campus, and Northwest Campus) Online: https://www.uaf.edu/orca/files/ASFSR.pdf. Request a paper copy in person: UAF Office of Rights, Compliance and Accountability on the 3rd Floor of Constitution Hall. Request a paper copy by mail: 907-474-7300 or uaf-orca@alaska.edu.

UAS: (Addresses the Juneau Auke Bay Campus, Juneau Technical Education Center, Sitka Campus, & Ketchikan Campus) Online: https://uas.alaska.edu/equity-and-compliance/docs/clery/UAS_ASFSR.pdf. Request a paper copy in person: Hendrickson Building, Suite 202 on the Juneau campus. Request a paper copy by mail: 907-796-6371 or emailing uas.clery@alaska.edu.

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