Graduate Mentor Positions
University Studies is not currently seeking new applicants for Graduate Mentor positions. Please check back for updates.
Who is eligible to apply?
To apply for a Graduate Teaching Assistant (GTA) position in UNST, all applicants must meet minimum program requirements for eligibility and demonstrate the minimum required skills in their application materials. GTAs are hired in accordance with the GEU-CBA (Collective Bargaining Agreement). Students will need to attend full-time once hired and not be post-bac or certificate-only status.
University Studies Mentor Program Application Hints and Tips
Portland State University and the University Studies Program are equal opportunity employers, and Graduate Mentors receive competitive compensation for their work.
- Read the position description carefully.
- Review available information about University Studies and the Peer Mentor Programs.
- Prepare your required attachments (documents) in advance before submitting your application in the link.
- Save your documents as you work on them.
- Be sure to submit your application before the due date and time in case you encounter any technical difficulties.
- Please check your Spam filters for communication about the search once you have submitted it.
What are the additional requirements for the application?
Along with the application, you are required to answer the Diversity, Equity and Social Justice essay question. (NOTE: You will paste your reply into a text box, so please prepare this in Word before submitting):
In University Studies we are committed to education for diversity, equity, and social justice. In the curriculum of University Studies, Peer Mentors support students to engage deeply with this goal both personally and systemically in each SINQ (Sophomore Inquiry) class. Describe how you understand and experience diversity, equity, and social justice in your own life, work, and communities. How would you specifically work as a peer mentor with students in the UNST program to forward this program goal? (600 words)
You will also need to submit two references and their contact information (email and phone number). One recommender should be an academic reference. The other recommender may be someone who can speak to your work experience or life in the community.
If you have any questions, please contact the University Studies office: 503-725-5890.
What is the recruitment and hiring process?
University Studies' GTA positions are determined by course enrollments. The course numbers fluctuate each term, and future opportunities are determined based on student registration.
Applications will then be reviewed for minimum requirements, and those who meet the requirements will have their applications forwarded onto a committee for review.
NOTE: If an application does not meet minimum requirements by the due date, it will not be able to receive a review. We cannot notify applicants about incomplete applications, so please check it carefully.
Applicants selected for interviews will be contacted by email to set up an interview time.
University Studies GTAs may not hold other campus employment during the period they are contracted to mentor in University Studies.