We are now hiring for the spring 2027 semester.
Graduate Teaching Assistantship: Conversation Partner/Language Tutor/Program Assistant
Conversation Partners/Language Tutors meet one-on-one with students to help them practice speaking and improve their language skills. They also assist students with reading comprehension, review course materials or activities, build vocabulary, and develop grammar skills. Through informal conversation practice in the target language, Conversation Partners enhance fluency, listening, and vocabulary, while providing informal language teaching.
All Conversation Partners primarily work with English Language Learners, helping them develop their fluency and proficiency in oral English, as well as assisting them in understanding intercultural differences in communication.
Conversation Partners who also have proficiency in American Sign Language, as well as foreign languages, can also provide support for language learners.
Graduate Conversation Partners work with students in graduate-level coursework across various disciplines to enhance reading comprehension.
Additionally, they serve as Program Assistants, supporting the training and professional development of conversation partners and language tutors, while collaborating with the Assistant Director on program activities and initiatives related to language learning and intercultural competence at the SSC.
Graduate Conversation Partner/Language Tutor/Program Assistant positions are part-time (5-10 hours) Teaching Assistantships; they carry stipends, tuition remission, and benefits in accordance with the current TUGSA contract. The work hours are flexible and can be scheduled around other obligations.
Who can apply:
Ph.D./Ed.D. students from all academic disciplines are eligible to apply. We particularly welcome applicants who:
- have completed their doctoral coursework
- have at least three years of college-level teaching experience (preferably at Temple)
- are reflective about their teaching practice
- enjoy working one-on-one with diverse groups of language learners
- have an advanced proficiency of a foreign language, preferably Chinese, Italian, or Spanish.
How to apply:
Complete the online application form and submit the following materials (through the form):
- Cover letter that includes your teaching philosophy and your experience learning, tutoring, or teaching languages
- CV
- Two (2) academic writing samples in English (e.g., seminar papers, conference papers, dissertation prospectus, etc.) are required. Applicants are welcome to submit additional academic or non-academic writing samples in English or other languages.
Current openings and application deadlines:
We are hiring! Applications are due November 25, 2026.
Please click here to complete the application. Contact [click-for-email] with questions.