Museum Studies Graduate Assistantship Available for AY 2015_2016

March 25, 2015

The Museum Studies Program has an opening for the 2015-2016 academic year for a .25 FTE Graduate Assistantship in Museum Studies. Students interested in being considered for this position should contact the Director of Museum Studies and provide :

• a letter of interest along with a current CV or resume,

• names of two UNM faculty or supervisors who could provide reference for the applicant

• and a current UNM transcript.

The assistantship is a financial award to a graduate student for part-time work in teaching or research while pursuing study toward an advanced degree. The primary goal of an assistantship is to assist students in strengthening and successfully completing their academic program. Graduate students enrolled in degree programs other than Museum Studies are welcomed to apply. The Graduate Assistantship in Museum Studies position for 2015-2016 academic year is offered at a .25 FTE level with the following work expectations and benefits :

GA with .25 FTE appointment

• approximately 10 hours / week workload

• 6 hours of graduate tuition waiver per semester • salary of $6,450, paid over 10 months

• UNM graduate student employee health insurance coverage

For additional information, contact Dr. Loa Traxler, Director of Museum Studies, by phone (277-2583) or by email. Applications should be submitted electronically by email to . The application deadline has been extended. For full consideration, submit an application by Friday April 3, 2015.