Graduate Research Assistant
Position Overview
The Department of Curriculum and Teaching is seeking to hire one Graduate Research Assistant (GRA) to work 50% FTE (20 hours per week) for a Professional Development project funded by Department of Education, Office of English Language Acquisition. The Professional Development will 1) support pre-service and in-service teachers in completing professional development related to English language learners, and 2) provide early childhood educators with professional development.
Responsibilities include assisting with project activities, conducting literature reviews, collecting and analyzing data, and attending regular meetings with Co-PIs.
This position requires strong organizational and communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to collaborate effectively with a team of professionals. All offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check.
An individual working 20 hours per week will have the full cost of their tuition sponsored.
This position is for the 2025–2026 academic year.
Opportunities for 2025 summer employment before the official start date may be available based on project needs and funding,
The position may be renewed for summer 2026 and the 2026–2027 academic year based on job performance and funding availability.
Per the State of Kansas, student employees may hold concurrent appointments not to exceed maximum appointment and hours worked levels. However, concurrent student appointments must be of matching FLSA designation (exempt/salaried or non-exempt/hourly).
Responsibilities include assisting with project activities, conducting literature reviews, collecting and analyzing data, and attending regular meetings with Co-PIs.
This position requires strong organizational and communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to collaborate effectively with a team of professionals. All offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check.
An individual working 20 hours per week will have the full cost of their tuition sponsored.
This position is for the 2025–2026 academic year.
Opportunities for 2025 summer employment before the official start date may be available based on project needs and funding,
The position may be renewed for summer 2026 and the 2026–2027 academic year based on job performance and funding availability.
Per the State of Kansas, student employees may hold concurrent appointments not to exceed maximum appointment and hours worked levels. However, concurrent student appointments must be of matching FLSA designation (exempt/salaried or non-exempt/hourly).
Job Description
Perform a wide range of duties dependent upon a unit's needs. However, such job responsibilities are not seen as critical to the completion of a graduate level degree. Must meet the enrollment guidelines as defined by the University and may be a undergraduate or graduate student.Standard hours of 1.00 is used for all positions. STN paygroup
Required Qualifications
- Research interests in the field of literacy, TESOL, or teacher professional development
- Current full-time enrollment in a graduate program with a course of study in curriculum and instruction, educational psychology, linguistics, speech language pathology, special education, or related fields.
- Skills in the use of Microsoft Office and willingness to learn how to use survey tools (e.g., Qualtrics), cloud-based applications (e.g., Google Docs, Microsoft Teams), and course management system (i.e., Canvas) as determined through application materials and interview process
- Effective organizational skills as determined through application materials and interview process
- Research skills (i.e., knowledge and skills to use database) as determined through application materials and interview process
- Communication skills as determined through application materials and interview process
- In Good Academic Standing and be making satisfactory progress toward a graduate degree
- Ability to successfully pass a background check
- During the semester term of the appointment, the student hourly must be enrolled in no fewer than 6 credit hours. For summer periods the student hourly must: 1) have been enrolled in no less than 6 hours in the past spring semester or 2) be pre-enrolled in upcoming fall semester in no less than 6 hours or 3) be enrolled in summer session or 4) be admitted to study in the upcoming fall semester. Student Hourlies may be undergraduate or graduate students. (Exceptions granted for GRA/GTA/GA appointments DO NOT apply to Student Hourly appointments)
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in working with professionals or students in early childhood, elementary, secondary, college, or adult education settings
- Coursework in second language acquisition, methods of teaching English as a second language, methods of teaching literacy, child development, language pathology, psychology, special education, applied behavioral sciences, or related field.
- Foundational knowledge about educational research designs
Additional Candidate Instructions
Please submit an online application, cover letter, resume/vitae and contact information for two professional references (no recommendation letters required).
Review of applications begins on April 1, 2025, and continues as needed to collect a pool of qualified applicants. To ensure consideration, apply before the application review date.
Please note that all offers of employment are contingent upon the satisfactory completion of the background check. Continuation is dependent on satisfactory yearly evaluation and funding.
Review of applications begins on April 1, 2025, and continues as needed to collect a pool of qualified applicants. To ensure consideration, apply before the application review date.
Please note that all offers of employment are contingent upon the satisfactory completion of the background check. Continuation is dependent on satisfactory yearly evaluation and funding.
Contact Information to Applicants
For questions about the position, please contact Dr. Kwangok Song at ksong@ku.edu or 785-864-9664.
Advertised Salary Range
$25.84/hour for academic year 25-26, $25.21/hour for summer 25
Work Schedule
Up to 20 hrs. per week (Negotiable)
Anticipated Start Date
Monday August 18, 2025