The Department of Kinesiology offers a number of graduate assistantship (GA) positions each year.
In addition, some KIN students are interested in assistantship positions working with MSU varsity sports teams. These assistantships are administered by the Department of Intercollegiate Athletics, not the Department of Kinesiology. Interested students should contact the coach or sports operation director in the sport of interest.
Compensation
Typical annual stipends for a half-time GA position are competitive and depend upon the student’s qualifications and experience. In addition, GAs receive: (a) a tuition waiver for 9 credits in the fall and spring semesters and 5 credits in the summer semester; (b) exemption from out-of-state resident tuition; and (c) health insurance. For more information on current stipends and benefits, consult theĀ GA informationĀ on the MSU Graduate School web site.
GA Rights, Responsibilities, and Policies
- KIN Graduate Policies
- College of Education Graduate Student Employment Policy
- Graduate School Information for Graduate Assistants
- Rights and Responsibilities of Graduate Students at MSU
Professional Development Opportunities
- MSU Handbook for Teaching Assistants
- MSU Teaching Assitant Programs
- Certification in College Teaching
For More Information
- Application Procedures Kinesiology Graduate Director (kingrad@msu.edu)
- Teaching Assistantships – Andrea Childress (childr46@msu.edu)
- Research Assistantships – the director of the research team
- Athletic Training Assistantships – Dr. Tracey Covassin (covassin@msu.edu)
- Employment Contracts – Christina Ebmeyer (cmazuca@msu.edu)
- Grievances – Dr. Panteleimon Ekkekakis, Department Chairperson (ekkekaki@msu.edu)