Department of Communication
Georgia State University
APPLICATION FOR GRADUATE ASSISTANTSHIP
Fy 2015-2016
Assistantship Application Deadlines
December 1, 2014
Prospective Graduate Student for PhD Program (for full consideration of an
assistantship)
Fall 2015 Start Date
February 1, 2015
Prospective Graduate Student for MA Program (for full consideration of
an assistantship)
Fall 2015 Start Date
April 1, 2015
Current Graduate Assistants or Current Graduate Student
Graduate Program Status:
{ } M.A. Student { } Ph.D. Student ( ) Prospective graduate student
{ } I am enrolled in a program in another dept but would like to be considered for a position in Communication Dept.
Name:
Current Mailing Address:
Contact Number:
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Date of Application:
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Emphasis/Concentration in Programs (check one):
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Film/video and Digital Imaging (M.A.)
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Human Communication and Social Influences (M.A.)
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Mass Communication (M.A.)
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Public Communication (PhD) (Rhetoric; Media and Society)
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Moving Image Studies (PhD)
List of courses you feel qualified to teach (please circle): public speaking, reporting (basic journalism), public relation
courses, media culture & society, communication law, communication research & info technology,
fundamentals of speech _____________________ ________________________ ________________________
List the position(s) you are applying for (see back for details) ___________ _________________ ___________________
What research/library/computer skills do you have? _______________________
Have you taken Communication Pedagogy? ___ yes ___ no If so, which semester/year ____
What is your expected graduation date?
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Return to:
Tawanna Tookes
Dept. of Communication, Georgia State University, 25 Park Place, Suite 822, 8th Floor, Atlanta, GA 30303
ttookes1@gsu.edu (feel free to email this form with your resume)
Note: This application must include an update resume. No exceptions
Department of Communication
Georgia State University
Available Lab Positions
Positions
General Description of Duties
Computer Support Lab
support PC Specialist; computer troubleshooting
Digital Arts Entertainment Lab
supervise the equipment check-out/in for the graduate courses in
film/video production; must be familiar with a variety of audio,
film/video and lighting equipment and the ability to perform
routine maintenance.
Debate Lab
assist Debate faculty
Speech 1000 Labs
attend and assist in the big lecture and run the speech 1000
breakout labs; reinforces lectures through activities and grade
speeches in labs.
Film 2700 Labs
attend and assist in the big lecture and run the film 2700 breakout
labs; reinforces lectures through activities and grade speeches in
labs; will be responsible for teaching standalone course in the
spring semester
Undergrad Academic Advising
advise undergrad majors; work closely with undergad Director
Video/Film/TV/Check out
supervise equipment checkout for undergrads
Screening Room Assistant
assist in various screening room activities
Other Positions Available
Graduate Teaching Assistants
responsible for teaching undergraduate courses
Graduate Large Lecture
Lab Assistants
assists in large classrooms of 120 students
Each position consists of a research component (340 hours of teaching or lab plus 180 hours
of research for a total of 520 hours annual commitment)