Graduate Assistant Position University of Arkansas

March 31, 2008

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Graduate Assistant Position University of Arkansas

STIPEND: $13,884 per year ($1,157 per month); plus waiver of tuition (but not fees)

DATES: May 12, 2008 (tentative starting date) – August 14, 2009 (with possible renewal)

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Enrollment in the Graduate School and in the Bumpers College of Agricultural, Food and Life Sciences or in the Fulbright College of Arts and Sciences in relevant majors, such as Psychology or Biology. Applicants whose native language is not English must also meet the Graduate School standard for English language proficiency in one of the following ways: by scoring a “Pass” on the University’s Spoken Language Proficiency Test (SLPT), by scoring at least 50 on the Test of Spoken English (TSE), by scoring at least 7 on the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) speaking subtest, or by scoring at least 50 on the University’s SPEAK test. (Although the SPEAK test is no longer offered, official results from it will still be accepted.) Test information (dates, registration, costs, etc.) can be found at http://www.uark.edu/ua/testing/.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Background in plant sciences, animal sciences, nutrition, food sciences, ecological and evolutionary biology, or cell and molecular biology. Proficiency in the use of academic libraries. Competence with computers and software, such as spreadsheets, word processing, and database software (e.g. Microsoft Access). Excellent oral and written communication skills. Enthusiasm in working with a diverse clientele and a team of library personnel. A compelling interest in integrating subject expertise with library services.

DESCRIPTION: Assists the Agriculture team of librarians with collection management, data collection, analysis for collection and program reviews, and library instruction (including peer-to-peer consultations). Provides coverage at the reference desk. Uses InfoLinks, electronic databases, the Internet, and print resources to assist patrons. Works on special projects as assigned. Reports to the Social Sciences and Crop, Plant and Environmental Sciences Librarian.

To apply, send letter of application, résumé, Application for Graduate Assistantship (available online at http://www.uark.edu/depts/gradinfo/forms/index.html), and supporting materials required with the Application for Graduate Assistantship to Kathy Riggle, Library Human Resources Manager, University of Arkansas Libraries, 365 N. McIlroy Avenue, Fayetteville, AR 72701-4002. Applications must be received by April 18, 2008, to be considered, and all required materials to complete the application (including test scores, etc.) must be received by April 30, 2008.
Where To Apply? Kathy Riggle
Library Human Resources Manager
MULN 213A
575-3080
kriggle@uark.edu

Further Information Here

Scholarship Tags: Assistant, Graduate, Position, University of Arkansas