Graduate Assistant - School of Psychology

Position Summary

This Graduate Assistant position involves working with Prof. Marcia Pasqualini in the Psychology department at Avila University. The position is for 3 credit hours of tuition remission per semester (working 110 hours per semester; 7.5 hours per week).

Responsibilities:

• Assisting with developing and facilitating class activities in undergraduate biopsychology courses and psychology of communication courses.
• Assisting with Psi Chi/Psychology Club (for undergraduate and graduate students).
• Assisting undergraduate students in accessing secondary databases for clinical research.
• Helping to review/edit research documents and other duties as needed in the research lab.

Qualifications:

• Must be admitted and enrolled in a graduate program at Avila University. International students are not eligible for graduate assistantships.
• Admitted and enrolled in the MS Counseling Psychology program at Avila University
• Interest in clinically-relevant research and/or teaching.
• Previous experience with teaching, research and clinical populations is helpful, but will train as needed.
• Initiative to work on tasks or request tasks when there aren’t any immediate tasks to be done.
• Work independently and efficiently on assigned tasks, providing updates regularly on progress.

Successful candidates should showcase their work and experience in contributing to a climate that supports a diverse student body, serves first-generation college students, multilingual learners, and contributions to equity and social justice through their work.

The Community:

Kansas City, a two-state metropolitan area with a population of nearly two million, offers a wide variety of cultural, educational and social life opportunities. Avila University, a Catholic university founded and inspired by the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet, provides undergraduate and graduate education in the liberal arts and professional studies, preparing lifelong learners who make meaningful contributions to the global community.

Additional Employment Information:

Avila University is committed to equal employment opportunity and does not discriminate on the basis of, sex, race, religion, age, color, sexual orientation, disability, national or ethnic origin, marital status, veteran's status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law.

You must be at least 18 years of age to be employed by Avila University.

All new employees will be required to complete an "Employment Eligibility Verification (Form I-9)” and produce requested documentation after employment.

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Avila University requires the successful completion of a background check as a condition of employment.