Graduate Assistant for Debate (Beg Fall 2026)

Overview Job Title: Graduate Assistant for Debate (Beg Fall 2026) Location: UWG Recruiting Location Regular/Temporary: Temporary Full/Part Time: Part-Time Job ID: 298740 About Us Since 1906, the University of West Georgia (UWG) has been home to those who seek a transformative college experience. UWG is a leading residential, doctoral comprehensive university that offers a broad undergraduate and graduate curriculum based on a liberal arts foundation. Nestled among the pines on a picturesque 645 acres is the University of West Georgia - a hidden gem approximately 40 miles west of Atlanta. Serving approximately 16,000+ students, and offering more than 100 programs, UWG is committed to advancing innovative academic programs and a student-centered business model. Perennially ranked by U.S. News & World Report, the Princeton Review, and Colleges of Distinction as a top national university, West Georgia offers 86 fields of study, including business, computing, nursing, education, STEM, communication and digital media, social sciences, and the fine and performing arts. UWG generates a regional economic impact of more than $650 million annually and provides a safe, quality, and affordable university experience that connects students to post-graduate career and leadership opportunities. UWG has been recognized by the Carnegie Foundation for its institutional commitment to community engagement through teaching, research and creative activities, and public service. West Georgia is one of only 119 U.S. colleges and universities to receive the elective classification in 2020 and is among only 359 institutions nationally. Dedicated to creating a first-choice university for students, alumni, employees, and communities, UWG seeks employees who will advance and support the University\'s mission of fulfilling the talent needs of western Georgia and the Atlanta metropolitan area, while contributing to the social, cultural, and economic development of the region and state. Job Summary UWG Debate Graduate Program Assistant: 35% Participate in preparation of and coaching of UWGs Policy Debate team including organizing research assignments for the students, researching and preparing debate information, maintaining debate files, and overseeing practice debates and speeches. 35% Regularly attend interscholastic competitions, offer on-the ground advice related to argumentation strategy, and fulfill associated judging obligations. 15% Participate in team recruiting including attendance at high school tournaments, outreach events, and college fairs, and help develop digital and social media communications and content to raise the profile of the program. 10% Participate in any summer programming including pre-program preparation of research and debate materials, our pre-season debate workshop, and participation in the NDT-CEDA topic selection process. 5% Assist in development and execution of inclusive programming that raises the profile of UWG Debate including public debates, debate watch parties, tournaments, and USG Chancellors Cup, etc. Required Qualifications To be considered for a graduate assistantship at the University of West Georgia (UWG), students must meet the following criteria: Be fully admitted to a graduate degree program at UWG. Please note: Students admitted provisionally are not eligible for assistantship positions. Hold a Bachelors degree from an accredited institution. Be enrolled full-time in a UWG graduate program during the assistantship period. Have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 in all previous and current graduate coursework and remain in good academic standing. Meet eligibility requirements for employment in the United States. Must be a licensed driver Preferred Qualifications Enrolled in SCFM Digital and Social Media Communication, M.S. Competitive debate or coaching experience on the National Debate Tournament Circuit. Proposed Salary A monthly stipend of $1,000.00 per month A tuition waiver, reducing your semester rate to $25 plus mandatory fees as long as you are employed in your assistantship. Required Documents to Attach Cover letter Resume UWG Graduate School acceptance letter Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities Applicants must be able to pass a driving test with the University and will be required to travel with the team, including being the primary driver on some travel occasions. Applicants must be able to participate in weekend debate tournaments as a coach which includes 12-14 hour work days. You will work closely with students of the UWG Debate program and often travel with members of the team. The Graduate Assistant reports to the Head Coach of UWG Debate and serves at the discretion of the Director and Head Coach. The Graduate Assistant is required to follow all University and Team policies during their time with UWG Debate. Contact Information For questions or further information about this position, please contact Dr. Justin Kirk at View email address on click.appcast.io. 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More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at Conditions of Employment Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with the University of West Georgia as determined by the University of West Georgia in its sole discretion; confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials, reference checks; and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. Applicants may be subject to a pre-employment drug test. 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