Special Education and Literacy Studies

Full-time GAship in SPED

The Department of Special Education and Literacy Studies at Western Michigan University has funding for a full-time graduate assistant (GA) for the 2023-2024 academic year. The GA will have the opportunity to work with individual faculty on research projects, coursework, and/or program evaluation and assessment. The GA will need to commit 20 hours a week to this position. The assistantship comes with a monthly stipend and full-time tuition payment (of nine credits each semester). Our preferred qualifications are a MA or PHD student with a background in education, special education, applied behavior analysis, and/or experience working with children and basic computer skills.

APPLICATION FOR ASSISTANTSHIP REQUIREMENTS:

Completed admissions application to any graduate program in the College of Education and Human Development. Priority will be given to applications from graduate students specializing in any area of Special Education.
Completed assistantship application form (below)
Resume/curriculum vita emailed to @email
Contact information for two references emailed to @email

Application deadline: May 31

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Describe in approximately 500 words your purpose in pursuing a graduate degree and how this assistantship can help you achieve your professional goals.