Graduate Assistantships

The Center for Women’s and Gender Studies is hiring graduate teaching assistants (GTAs) for the academic year 2025-2026. Assistantships may be renewable depending on the needs of the program and the candidate’s performance. GTAs in Women’s and Gender Studies must be full-time WVU graduate students in good standing during the fall and spring semesters of 2025-2026. An academic background in women’s and gender studies or a related discipline is preferred. Teaching assistants typically will teach two sections of the WGST 170: Introduction to Women’s and Gender Studies during each semester under the supervision of a faculty member in the Center. All GTAs must attend a one day training prior to the start of classes and enroll in WGST 790: Teaching Practicum each semester they teach. Appointment is dependent upon a student’s academic progress, teaching effectiveness, and availability of department funds. 

For consideration, you must complete the Qualtrics application linked below. You will need a CV or résumé, unofficial copies of all transcripts, and at least 2 letters of recommendation (sent to kelly.watson@mail.wvu.edu). A preview of the application is available here, but you must complete the form below for consideration. 

Due date: no later than 4:00pm (EDT) on March 14th, 2025

  To apply go to this link: https://wvu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_37YwsN9PUyByBwO 

Please note that all assistantships, scholarship and awards are subject to the availability of funds.