Assistantship and Hourly Opportunities

UMass Amherst is dedicated to providing as many opportunities for on-campus employment as possible to our graduate students. 

Below are open employment opportunities for graduate students. 

Positions listed may be either GEO eligible positions (assistantships) or non-GEO eligible positions (such as hourly employment). Please read the job posting carefully. 

Note that assistantships of 10 hours or more per week are only available to students who are eligible for tuition waivers. If you are unsure if you qualify for this benefit, please contact your graduate program director. 

Additional hourly employment positions can be found here. 

Faculty and staff may use the On-Campus Graduate Assistant Vacancy Notice form to post an open graduate assistantship on this page. 

On Campus Graduate Assistantship Vacancy Notice
 

Type of Appointment: Teaching Assistant (TA)

Dates of Appointment: 9/6/2026 to 5/29/2027
Hours/wk: 20
Stipend: $41.24/hour
Application deadline: Friday, May 29th
 

Job Description:
The Judaic Studies Teaching Assistant will provide course assistance to Judaic 101 ("The Jewish Experience: From Ancient to Medieval Times") and Judaic 102 ("The Jewish Experience: From Medieval to Modern Times). These are Gen Ed courses, each enrolling approximately 50 students per semester. Candidates for this TA position will be expected to attend all meetings of the classes to which they are assigned.
 

Experience Required:
The ideal candidate will have some background in Jewish history and culture, as well as some knowledge of the Hebrew language, although neither is required. A broad background in history, literature, and/or anthropology or related disciplines is desirable. Previous ability to use Canvas, including managing its grading components, is desirable and will be expected once the Fall semester begins.

How to Apply:
To apply, please send a letter detailing your interest and background, along with a CV that includes two academic references, to Rachel Diana at [email protected], as soon as possible and in no case later than Friday, May 29th.

NOTE: Applicants must confirm with their home academic department before applying that they are eligible to receive assistantships that provide tuition waivers. 
Department Name: Department of Judaic and Near Eastern Studies
Email contact: [email protected] (Rachel Diana, Department Administrator and Office
Manager)
 

Title: Communications Project Assistant

Hourly Pay Rate: GEO minimum ($38.89 summer 2026 - $41.24 fall 2026/spring 2027/summer 2027)

Hours per week: 20

Position dates: August 9, 2026-May 29, 2027, with the possibility of continued work in summer 2027

Location: Goodell Building, UMass Amherst (Must be available to work the majority of the 20 hours each week in person, on campus.)

Priority application deadline: June 26, 2026

Open only to current doctoral students. This is a GEO benefit eligible position. The applicant must confirm with their home department that they are eligible to receive tuition remission via an assistantship before applying. 

Description:

The Graduate School seeks a Communications Project Assistant able to support ongoing events and special projects between the school’s internal office of communications, and the office of grants and fellowships. This role will work under the direction of the Graduate School Director of Communication and Events and the Director of the Office of Grants and Fellowships and will be tasked with the following responsibilities:

  • Provide support to external grant and fellowship applicants, including workshops, writing groups, and consultations with students to provide feedback on application drafts. 
  • Draft and distribute monthly communications to key stakeholders including Graduate Program Directors and advisors.
  • Support storytelling efforts that highlight graduate student achievements by writing News and Story profiles about award recipients and individuals of note within the graduate community.
  • Contribute to the facilitation and promotion of the annual Three Minute Thesis (3MT) competition and related academic showcase events.
  • Distribute Graduate School content and stories to stakeholders across the University, including submissions to Inside UMass.
  • Design and support communication campaigns launched through digital and print channels, including social media (Instagram) and the Graduate School’s website.
  • Support the Public Writing Fellows program through co-facilitation of workshops and post-program storytelling.
  • Enhance the Graduate School’s engagement with graduate students through marketing research, including focus groups and post-event surveys.

Qualifications and Experience

  • Must be enrolled as a doctoral student at UMass Amherst. 
  • Professionalism and a commitment to respectful engagement with the Graduate School team, collaborators, faculty, and graduate students.. 
  • Willingness to provide feedback to students in a constructive manner, sensitive to various skill levels, experiences, and needs. 
  • Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills. 
  • Project management experience, which could include research or teaching. 
  • Must be available to work the majority of the 20 hours each week in person, on campus. 

How to Apply: 

All applicants must complete the application form and upload a cover letter and resume. You may also submit an optional writing sample—do not submit academic writing such as a proposal, research paper, conference paper, manuscript etc. If you submit a writing sample, it should be an example of your own original writing for a general audience. 

Applicants will be asked to confirm that they are eligible, per University policy, to accept this 20-hour assistantship.

Questions may be sent to Heidi Bauer-Clapp, [email protected].