Human Movement Sciences
Graduate Student Assistantships
The HMS Department has graduate teaching assistant (GTA) positions available in several areas, as outlined in more detail below. Only students accepted to the MS Kinesiology graduate or Ph.D. programs will be considered for a GTA appointment. Please contact MS Kinesiology Program Director Dr. Ann Swartzat 414.229.4242 or aswartz@uwm.edu for more information.
Criteria for admission to the graduate program include:
1. GRE scores (verbal + quantitative 1000)
2. Undergraduate grade point average (minimum of 2.75 on 4.0 scale)
3. Statement of "Reasons for Graduate Study" to include an indication of first and second areas of study preferences.
3. Appropriate coursework history
4. Two letters of recommendation attesting to the candidate's abilities to perform as a graduate student and GTA duties (if applying for a TA position)
Program application may be made online (www.uwm.edu/Dept/Grad_Sch/), or materials may be obtained by contacting the Graduate School (414.229.4982) or through the department's Graduate Program Director, Dr. Ann Swartz. For full consideration, applications must be received by January 15th for Fall admission and GTA consideration. The deadlines for some university Fellowship opportunities are earlier. Please see www.uwm.edu/Dept/Grad_Sch/.
GTA Appointments begin in mid/late-August and are for one academic year (9 months), renewable, and dependent on funding. GTAs are required to enroll in a minimum of 6 semester hours to maintain eligibility. GTA appointments are half-time and carry a waiver of tuition plus a stipend of approximately $11,000 per academic year. Students are responsible for paying fees.
Biomechanics: Primary responsibilities include delivery of undergraduate lab sections under the supervision of the course instructor, consulting with students during office hours, and assisting with other class administration needs.
Exercise Physiology: Primary responsibilities include delivery of undergraduate lab sections under the supervision of the course instructor, consulting with students during office hours, and assisting with other class administration needs.
Motor Control/Motor Learning/Motor Development: Primary responsibilities include grading of undergraduate assignments (Motor Development in Fall), delivery of undergraduate lab sections (Motor Learning in Spring) under the supervision of the course instructor, consulting with students during office hours, and assisting with other class administration needs.
Psychology/Sociology/Statistics: Primary responsibilities are associated with delivery of an undergraduate statistics course (direct review sessions, consult with students during office hours, and assist with other class administration needs) with limited additional duties related to psychology of sport/exercise and sociology of physical activity courses.
Introduction to Kinesiology: Primary responsibilities include grading of undergraduate assignments under the supervision of the course instructor, consulting with students during office hours, and assisting with other class administration needs. This assignment is typically made in combination with one of the above laboratory assistant positions.
