What are the responsibilities and job description for the Graduate Assistant (Web & Communication) position at University of Hawaii?
Description
Title: Graduate Teaching Assistant in Asian Studies
Position Numbers: 0000GA09
Hiring Unit: College of Arts, Languages and Letters, Department of Asian Studies
Date Posted: January 6, 2026Closing Date: January 31, 2026
Salary Information: $2,076/mo
Full Time/Part Time: Part Time, .50 FTE
Temporary/Permanent: Temporary
Other Conditions: To begin August 1, 2026.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Assist instructors in undergraduate Asian Studies courses for the academic year 2026-2027.
Assist with departmental website and communicationsMinimum Qualifications:
Full time classified graduate student in good standing in Asian studies, Social Sciences, Humanities, Education or related field with substantial course work in Asia related studies.
Desirable Qualifications:
Accepted or enrolled to the MA program in Asian Studies at the University of Hawai’i.
Familiarity with the MA program in Asian Studies
Experience with Wordpress, Canva or basic graphic design
Experience in social media marketing
To apply: Email the following (1) Cover letter indicating how you satisfy the minimum and
desirable qualifications; (2) resume; (3) names and contact information (including phone and
email addresses) of three professional references; (4) copy of official transcripts (originals will
be required at the time of hire) to Dr. Cathryn Clayton, Chair, Department of Asian Studies to
cclayton@hawaii.edu. The subject line of the email should state “Asian Studies Web GA_Surname.”
Inquires: Dr. Cathryn Clayton, cclayton@hawaii.eduEEO, Clery Act, ADA
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Salary : $2,076