Organization
Department of Latina/Latino Studies
Type
Teaching Assistantship
Percent
50%
Description, Responsibilities, and Qualifications
The Department of Latina/Latino Studies is looking for a teaching assistant at the 50% level to teach two (2) discussion sections of LLS 279: Mexican American History during the Spring 2026 semester. To view a full description of the position, please visit the Latina/Latino Studies website: https://lls.illinois.edu/award/teaching-assistantships.
Application Procedure
Application Process
- Letter of application detailing your interest and qualifications for the assistantship. Make sure to indicate experience and interest in teaching Latina/Latino Studies and/or ethnic studies courses.
- Curriculum vitae.
- Two letters of reference, with one being from the graduate advisor. If you have taught for Latina/Latino Studies, one reference should be from the supervising instructor for the course.
- Unofficial graduate transcripts.
- Official course evaluation scores, if applicable.
- Writing sample.
- Finalists must also be available for an interview with a Latina/Latino Studies faculty committee.
Application material must be sumitted to the box folder linked on the Latina/Latino Studies website: https://lls.illinois.edu/award/teaching-assistantships.