What are the responsibilities and job description for the MPC Graduate Research Assistant position at Weber State University Department of Automotive Technology?
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Weber State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating an environment welcoming to all individuals. We strive to create a culture where everyone feels valued and appreciated. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected categories, such as disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, race, religion, national origin, veterans status, or others, as required by law and university policy (see Weber State University's Policy and Procedure Manual 3-32).
Position Information
Position Title MPC Graduate Research Assistant Requisition Number H01645P Position Category Hourly/Work Study Campus Location Weber State University - Ogden, UT Hours per week Months per year 1 Alternate work schedule
Schedule set by faculty adviser
Pay Grade Salary Hourly Pay Rate $18.00 FLSA Job Summary/Basic Function
Responsibilities
We are looking to hire a graduate research assistant at Weber State University. This position is a paid position working 10 to 15 hours per week on a faculty member’s research project. The overall purpose is to explore the existence of communities of practice in student newsrooms at Historically Black Colleges and Universities and Hispanic Serving Institutions and in remote professional newsrooms. The research assistants hired for this project will be responsible for the following activities and will work closely with the research team to ensure project success:
Required Qualifications
Must have submitted their FAFSA before they start work
Must complete their CITI certification within the first week of the assistantship
Completed/Enrolled in MPC 6010
Preferred Qualifications
Completed MPC 6700/6710
Background Check? No
Posting Detail Information
Job Open Date 08/04/2025 Review Date 08/06/2025 Job Close Date 11/15/2025 Open Until Filled Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting https://jobs.weber.edu/postings/21731 Notes to Applicant
If you are passionate about what you could offer and accomplish here at WSU, we would love to hear from you.
Weber State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating an environment welcoming to all individuals. We strive to create a culture where everyone feels valued and appreciated. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected categories, such as disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, race, religion, national origin, veterans status, or others, as required by law and university policy (see Weber State University's Policy and Procedure Manual 3-32).
Position Information
Position Title MPC Graduate Research Assistant Requisition Number H01645P Position Category Hourly/Work Study Campus Location Weber State University - Ogden, UT Hours per week Months per year 1 Alternate work schedule
Schedule set by faculty adviser
Pay Grade Salary Hourly Pay Rate $18.00 FLSA Job Summary/Basic Function
Responsibilities
We are looking to hire a graduate research assistant at Weber State University. This position is a paid position working 10 to 15 hours per week on a faculty member’s research project. The overall purpose is to explore the existence of communities of practice in student newsrooms at Historically Black Colleges and Universities and Hispanic Serving Institutions and in remote professional newsrooms. The research assistants hired for this project will be responsible for the following activities and will work closely with the research team to ensure project success:
- Read relevant literature to become familiar with the subject matter.
- Research and summarize relevant articles for a literature review.
- Update the data set with current email addresses.
- Help to develop questions for focus groups.
- Help to develop questions for in-depth interviews.
- Help to identify subjects for focus groups and in-depth interviews.
Required Qualifications
Must have submitted their FAFSA before they start work
Must complete their CITI certification within the first week of the assistantship
Completed/Enrolled in MPC 6010
Preferred Qualifications
Completed MPC 6700/6710
Background Check? No
Posting Detail Information
Job Open Date 08/04/2025 Review Date 08/06/2025 Job Close Date 11/15/2025 Open Until Filled Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting https://jobs.weber.edu/postings/21731 Notes to Applicant
If you are passionate about what you could offer and accomplish here at WSU, we would love to hear from you.
Salary : $18
MPC Graduate Teaching Assistant Spring 2026
Weber State University Department of Automotive Technology -
Ogden, UT
Research Assistant
Weber State University Department of Automotive Technology -
Ogden, UT
