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Undergraduate Assistantship Position Listing

 

All Undergraduate Assistants must:

  • be enrolled as an on-campus student
  • maintain a 2.25 cumulative grade point average
  • maintain enrollment in 12 hours a semester
  • meet the specific requirements of the department
  • pass a pre-employment background investigation if the position is determined to be security sensitive.
  • not be employed in the Undergraduate Assistantship program for more than 2 years.

 

The currently posted positions are available for the Fall and Spring semesters.

 

Position Number / Position Title / Hours per Week / Number of Positions / Security Sensitive Majors Duties and Responsibilities Qualifications Application Process / Contact Person / Department
24

Concentric Approach to the Application of RD Strategies

10 hours per week

1 position available

Not a security sensitive position
Architecture or Engineering
1) work with sensors and actuators to define and optimize their integration to the built environment 2) learn to further work with digital fabrication technology 3) utilize specialized software packages such as Processing , Rhino Script and MAX/MSP Jitter to help simulate and fabricate responsive models 4) define a unique approach to the term applied science and arts by establishing a direct correlation between current practice trends and the way in which technological strategies can facilitate such approach.
1) Junior level or higher with a min. of 3.0 GPA 2) open to Architectural students or related fields. Special skills: basic knowledge in computer programming, knowledge in visual representation and the ability to work and or learn software such as; AutoCAD, 3d max, Flash, Maya, FormZ, generative Component, Rhino and other specialized software
Interested candidates should forward a hard copy or a CD with a PDF file that contains the following information; a current CV, a abbreviated portfolio of creative work (max 5 pages) and 500-word statement explaining their interest in the position.

Shai Yeshayahu

School of Architecture
55

Research Assistant - Debate

10 hours per week

1 positions available

Not a security sensitive position
Political Science, Speech Communication, Secondary Education (language arts and/or social sciences)
Duties will include: Extensive research using online utilities as well as university databases; training and practice in research design for qualitative, quantitative and mixed-method approaches; training and practice in design of research instruments including questionnaires; training and experience in Human Subjects Committee application processes; data entry and analysis using Excel and/or SPSS; and professional writing for journals and grant applications and reports.
Candidates should have personal experience with competitive debate at the collegiate level, be familiar with online debate resources, and have interest in research and debate research. The student should also demonstrate ability to formulate a research question and carry out a preliminary review of literature, have familiarity and comfort with online search utilities and SIU research databases, and have basic computer literacy, with experience in Excel. The candidate must be independent and self-motivated, have excellent written and verbal communication skills, and interest in collaborative work environments.
Submit a letter of application outlining how you meet the needed qualifications to: Deborah Seitzer-Kelly, PhD, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Mail Code 4610, Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, IL 62901. Questions may be directed to: dseltzer@siu.edu

Deborah Seltzer-Kelly

Curriculum and Instruction