Requisition 202400090ST
Title Graduate Assistantship- Department of Kinesiology
Employee Class Graduate Student
College Work Study Position No
Department Dept of Kinesiology
Division Division of Academic Affairs
Hours per week 20
Hiring Rate
Preferred Student Classification
We have 3-graduate level degree options in the Department of Kinesiology. Students earning one of these 3 degrees are eligible to apply for a GA position in the department.
MS in Athletic Training:
Athletic trainers (ATs) are highly qualified, multi-skilled health care professionals who collaborate with physicians to provide preventative services, emergency care, clinical diagnosis, therapeutic intervention and rehabilitation of injuries and medical conditions. Athletic Training encompasses the prevention, examination, diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of emergent, acute or chronic injuries and medical conditions. Athletic training is recognized by the American Medical Association (AMA), Health Resources Services Administration (HRSA) and the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) as an allied health care profession.
MS in Kinesiology with an emphasis in Sport and Human Performance:
The Master of Science in Kinesiology with an emphasis in Sport and Human Performance is designed to advance students’ understanding of relationships among movement, exercise and skills that occur in the contexts of development, learning, rehabilitation, and training.
Graduate Students who are interested in gaining valuable mentorship, research skills, and/or completing a thesis, benefit from time in the lab and on campus.
MS in Sport Management:
The mission of the graduate Sport Management emphasis in Kinesiology at Sam Houston State University is to effectively prepare students for a variety of executive positions within athletic and sports organizations at the community, educational, and/or professional levels. Students will be provided quality instruction, the latest technology, opportunities for research and professional development, and excellent internship experiences. In return, students are required to become acquainted with relevant issues in the field, understand the research process, and represent the program’s goals and objectives in the field. The visibility and prestige of the program will be enhanced through student activities, faculty and student research projects, and involvement with state and national organizations. Individuals completing the program will be ready to assume leadership positions in the sport management and/or academic domains.
Nature & Purpose of PositionGraduate Research Assistantship Details:
General Skills and Qualifications:
(1) Faculty Research Graduate Assistantship Responsibilities:
Handle confidential and sensitive data with integrity The Graduate Faculty Research Assistantship laboratory equipment (training onsite if needed) used for data collection, includes, but is not limited to:
(2) Teaching Graduate Assistant Responsibilities:
Activity Courses such as:
(3) Combination of Teaching/Research Graduate Assistant Responsibilities:
Other Requirements for the Position
Consider applying for one of our GA positions.
Graduate Assistantship Application Priority Deadlines are as follows (applications are accepted until all positions are filled):
Fall Semester Start – Application review begins on May 1
Spring Semester Start –Application review begins on Oct 1
Summer Semester Start – Application review begins on March 1
Prior to applying for an assistantship, you must be accepted into a graduate program at SHSU in Athletic Training, Kinesiology-SHP, or Sport Management. https://www.shsu.edu/dept/graduate-admissions/prospective-students.html
If you are interested in applying, look for our application on People Admin.
If you have any questions, please contact Dr. Harsh Buddhadev hhb005@SHSU.EDU 936-294-2645 or Dr. Mike Spillane mbs056@SHSU.EDU 936-294-1183 (Graduate Assistant Coordinators), or Dr. Brent Estes, (Graduate Coordinator for MS in Sport Management – bce001@shsu.edu (936)294-1159 .
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Open Date 03/27/2024
Position Number
Contact Name & Title Deven Merchant
Contact Phone 936-294-2266
Contact Email dmerchant@shsu.edu
Contact Building & Room # Lee Drain Building, Room 107
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