Graduate Fellowship and Assistantship Identification Form
Fellowships:Springfield College offers a variety of fellowship opportunities. To apply for a fellowship position download the appropriate application, and follow the instructions on the form. Please note the February 15 application deadline.For all other positions, please refer to the Contact List for Graduate Fellowships and Graduate Assistantships. Though a special department application is not required for these areas, you are encouraged to inform the department(s) of your interest by forwarding a resume and cover letter to each. Please note: All physical education fellowships must be submitted with a coaching and teaching competency form. | |
School of Arts, Sciences and Professional StudiesArt Therapy Description: Art therapy program fellowship applications should be submitted together with a copy of your resume. Download: Biology/Chemistry Description: The Department of Biology/Chemistry has Graduate Associates in Biology and Chemistry. The Graduate Associates teach laboratories in Chemistry, Anatomy & Physiology Concepts, and Human Anatomy & Physiology. Download: Computer Science Description: The Department of Mathematics, Physics, & Computer science offers graduate and doctoral fellowships. Download: Education Description: The education department hires half-time (10 hours per week) and full-time (20 hours per week) graduate fellows for the academic year. Applicants must be formally admitted into a graduate degree program at Springfield College. Major responsibilities: Assisting professors with research, class preparation, and teaching; class coverage; and scheduling regular office hours to assist students, input data, etc. Desirable applicants possess computer skills (word processing, spreadsheets, power point, etc.); have some teaching or instructional experience; are interested in the professional preparation of educators; are able to establish rapport with students and faculty members, take initiative and are able to work well independently or with supervision; and demonstrate conscientiousness and flexibility. Download: Mathematics Description: The Department of Mathematics, Physics, & Computer science offers graduate and doctoral fellowships. Download: Physical Science/Physics Description: The Department of Mathematics, Physics, & Computer science offers graduate and doctoral fellowships. Download: Psychology Description: The Department of Psychology has administrative, teaching, and research fellowship opportunities in both the graduate and undergraduate programs. Download: Social Sciences Description: The main responsibilities of the department assistant involve working with all of the faculty members on a wide variety of tasks. Frequent responsibilities include: scheduling and reserving media equipment for Professors, delivery/pick-up of items to/from other departments, occasional library research for individual Professors, grading exams and quizzes, composing short documents, and general administrative support. Download: School of Health Sciences and Rehabilitation StudiesOccupational Therapy Description: The Occupational Therapy Department anticipates having four half-time Teaching Fellow positions available for the 2011-2012 academic year. Each of these positions provides 12 semester hours of tuition waiver and a $2000 stipend, divided equally between fall and spring semesters. Each Teaching Fellow must be a full-time Springfield College graduate student (registered for a minimum of 9 semester hours of academic credit during each semester). Each position requires that students be available for an average of 12-14 hours a week, mostly during office hours, during both the fall and spring semesters, for a total of 400 hours for the year. Applicants in the final year of the entry level master's program thus must be willing to begin their Level II fieldwork after the spring semester, or to complete their first fieldwork locally on a part time basis. Download: Physical Therapy Description: Open to any new or returning graduate student, this position provides teaching and research support for faculty. This support may include grading, scheduling, monitoring open laboratory time, conducting literature searches, organizing teaching resources, and other activities to support faculty work. Each fellow is assigned to primary support the work of two (on occasion three) faculty members for the duration of the academic year. Desired Qualifications: Computer skills (word processing, including mail merge, database design and maintenance, and spreadsheets); maturity; initiative and judgment in personal and phone contacts; organizational and problem-solving skills with the ability to self-check; and ethical and professional behavior in maintaining confidentiality. This Fellow must be available for an average of 12 hours per week during regular office hours (weekdays between 8am and 6pm) for both fall and spring semesters, with some evening hours for open laboratory times. Download: Rehabilitation Counseling and Services School of Health, Physical Education, and RecreationESSS/Applied Exercise Sci./Strength & Conditioning Description: Graduate fellowship in exercise science and strength & conditioning. Download: PE/Athletic Training (certification required) Description: The members of the Athletic Training faculty are pleased that you have applied for a Teaching/Research Fellowship in the area of Athletic Training. In order to assist us in choosing the most qualified applicants for our limited number of fellowships, please complete the following questionnaire and return it as soon as possible. In addition, please submit a short description of your qualifications for work in our area. Download: ESSS/Sport Psychology Description: Eligibility requires current enrollment in Sport Psychology for a 2nd year student. ESSS/Health Studies/Health Promotion and Wellness Description: Application for Teaching/Research fellowship. Download: PE/Aerobics Activities/Dance *Dept. of PE/HE Description: Teach several sections of Aerobic Dance, Aerobic Activities, and HFIT Aerobics to Physical Education and Exercise Science majors as well as to the general college population. Also to prepare Exercise Science majors for the AFAA Primary Aerobic Certification. Download: PE/Athletic Administration Description: Application for graduate fellowship in athletic administration. Download: PE/Coaching Intercollegiate for the Sport of: Description: Presentation of master lessons involving content & methodology as applied at the elementary, middle school and/or senior high school level; supervision of methods class students in the local schools; evaluation of written work submitted by methods course students, teaching and/or assisting in various skill classes. Coaching/Teaching Areas: Baseball, Basketball, Field Hockey, Gymnastics, Lacrosse, Soccer, Softball, Tennis, Track and Field, Volleyball, and Wrestling. Desired Qualifications: Minimum three years teaching experience at elementary, middle and/or senior high school level desirable; teaching certification; strong interpersonal relations skills; interest in professional preparation of pre-service teacher's enthusiasm. Download: PE/Teaching Competence Form Description: There are three categories of skill course offerings: Those with the PEAC are offered strictly for skill acquisition. Those with PEPC or MOSK are professional skills courses designed for those majoring in physical education and will contain emphasis on teaching methodology and strategies for application of the activity to differing age levels. Coaching/Teaching Areas: Baseball, Basketball, Field Hockey, Gymnastics, Lacrosse, Soccer, Softball, Tennis, Track and Field, Volleyball, and Wrestling. Desired Qualifications: Minimum three years teaching experience at elementary, middle and/or senior high school level desirable; teaching certification; strong interpersonal relations skills; interest in professional preparation of pre-service teacher's enthusiasm. Download:
PE/Outdoor Recreation (East Campus) Description: Thank you for your interest in the Office of Outdoor Programs. For any additional information please feel free to contact us at 413.750.5011. Download: PE/Elementary, Secondary, Physical Education/Methods Description: Presentation of master lessons involving content & methodology as applied at the elementary, middle school and/or senior high school level; supervision of methods class students in the local schools; evaluation of written work submitted by methods course students, teaching and/or assisting in various skill classes. Desired Qualifications: Minimum three years teaching experience at elementary, middle and/or senior high school level desirable; teaching certification; strong interpersonal relations skills; interest in professional preparation of pre-service teacher's enthusiasm. Download: PE/Research/Statistics Description: Teaching/Research Fellowship in Research and Statistics require approximately 20 hours per week in some combination of the following: (1) keeping office hours and tutorial hours; (2) the assistance with evaluation of written work submitted by students in RSCH 610, RSCH 620, RSCH 625/725, and RSCH 720; (3) teaching and preparation associated with the following courses RSCH 610, RSCH 620, RSCH 625/725, and RSCH 720; and (4) the assistance with ongoing research projects. Desired Qualifications:
PE/Tests and Measurements Description: Thank you for your interest in the Test and Measurement Teaching/Research Fellowship. Download: SMRT/Recreation/Sport Management | Wellness/Campus RecreationPE/Club Sports Description: Club Sports fellowships are available in Ice Hockey, Skiing, Women's Rugby, Men's Rugby, and Crew Download: Facilities Operations Fitness and Wellness
Recreation, Intramurals, and Special Events Administrative OfficesAcademic Advising Description: The Academic Advising Center at Springfield College has a full administrative, teaching, and research fellowship position available each academic year. For a student in a master's program, the fellowship offers 24 credits of tuition remission and a stipend of $4,000 per academic year. In return, the fellow is responsible to work approximately 20-30 hours per week during the academic calendar. Download: Academic Affairs Description: One Graduate Fellowship is available in the Office of Academic Affairs. The student will proofread thesis/dissertation proposals and prepare theses/dissertations for final copy and deposit in Babson Library. Special projects will also be assigned. The position requires that the student has completed RSCH 610 at Springfield College and has working knowledge of APA format. Applicants who have not completed RSCH 610 will not be considered for the position. Download: Academic Success Center Description: To view Academic Success Center fellowship applications, visit the ASC Student Employment page. Annual Fund/Development Description: The Student Phonathon Manager is responsible for the day to day planning and supervision of the phonathon program in coordination with the Development staff. The Student Phonathon Manager reports to the Director of the Annual Fund. Responsibilities include:
Campus Ministry Description: The Spiritual Life Center supports the spiritual, educational and worship needs of the Springfield College community. We nurture the spiritual lives of students, faculty and staff both within and outside of traditional religious contexts with programs that address the spiritual, moral, and ethical issues that confront us as individuals and as a community. The spiritual life fellowship offers 12 credits of tuition remission per year (6 each semester) as well as an hourly rate. The Fellow is responsible for working approximately 18-20 hours per week during the academic calendar. Download: Career Center Description: The graduate fellowship (20 hr/wk, September- May) will include the following duties:
Counseling Center/Alcohol & Substance Abuse Description: To counsel students who have experienced problems associated with drug or alcohol use. The Graduate Associate will report to Associate Director of the Counseling Center. The caseload will mostly consist of students that have been mandated for an alcohol and other drug assessment through the Dean of Students Office. Weekly individual and group supervision provided. Download: Graduate Admissions Description: The Fellowship and Assistantship positions in the Office of Graduate Admissions are academic year appointments, requiring that you are a graduate student in a good standing (not on probation), taking at least 9 semester hours of credit during the semester (s) of your appointment. As a fellow, you will be expected to work 20 hours per week on a full time appointment or 10 hours per week on a partial appointment. Your responsibilities will include, but not be limited to, data management, research projects, meeting with prospective graduate students to Springfield College, clerical activities, and phone contact. Some travel during the Fall semester may be required. An assistant will have many of the same responsibilities with the exception of travel and will be expected to work 10-15 hours per week. Download: Multicultural Student Affairs Residence Life Description: To view Residence Life fellowship applications, visit the Staff Information section of the Residence Life homepage. Student Activities and Campus Union Description: As a graduate fellow in the Office of Student Activities & Campus Union, you will have the opportunity to work with student organizations (this work may include advising of Campus Activities Board, Class Board, or other student organization); opportunity to develop program offerings sponsored by the Office; to support leadership initiatives through the i-LEAD Program; and to undertake various initiatives of the Office. Candidates must be able to work a varied and diverse work schedule that includes evenings and weekends and posseses the ability to work with an inclusive student body and to enhance the appreciation and understanding of the diverse culture in which we live, work, and learn. Download: Student Affairs Description: The Office of Student Affairs serves as a student advocacy and support center for both graduate and undergraduate students. The office is also responsible for adjudicating student violations of the Student Code of Conduct. The fellowship offers 12 credits of tuition remission per year as well as an hourly rate. The Fellow is responsible for working approximately 15-18 hours per week during the academic calendar. Download: Student Health Center Description: The Springfield College Health Center has one Graduate Associate position offering 12 credits (6 credits per semester) of tuition remission each academic year. In addition, the Graduate Associate is paid to work 15 - 20 hours per week at the Health Center. Responsibilities:
Download: Student Volunteer Programs Description: Plans, develops and implements programs and activities which encourage student participation in community volunteer and service learning opportunities. Serves as outreach agent on behalf of the college to establish partnerships at schools and community based organizations with the City of Springfield. Download: Educator Preparation & Licensure Description: The Graduate Fellowship position in Educator Preparation & Licensure involves working together with several individuals under the direct supervision of the Director of Educator Preparation & Licensure. Responsibilities include but are not limited to: referring inquiries about teaching, counseling and administrative licensure to the appropriate individual(s), assisting in the compilation & organization of all materials/records necessary for program approval (accreditation) of teacher/counselor/administrator licensure programs, attending meetings, assisting with website enhancement, maintaining and summarizing numerous surveys and evaluations, assisting in all aspects of the placement procedures (following up with students to ensure all appropriate documents have been received on a timely basis), reviewing placement procedures and the contents of the educator preparation handbook with students, assisting with the day to day operation of the educator preparation & licensure office and other duties as assigned. Download: Undergraduate Admissions Description: The graduate fellowship in the undergraduate admissions office involves a two year commitment. Responsibilities include: approximately 20 hours of work each week (including Saturdays from October to March) in the admissions office with primary responsibilities in the area of interviewing prospective students, general recruitment,research, and administrative assistance. Graduate fellows are also expected to devote two weeks to travel (College supported) to recruit high school students throughout New England, New York and New Jersey during each of the fall semesters. In return for the services rendered, the College is offering tuition waiver of up to 24 credits per year and a $4,000 stipend per year. Download: School of Social WorkSocial Work Description: The main responsibilities of the teaching/research fellow involve working with the Dean's Office, the Field Office, and with the entire faculty on a wide variety of tasks. Frequent responsibilities include library research for individual professors, composing short documents, database entry and maintenance, and general administrative and computer support. The fellow may also work directly with the School of Social Work faculty/student services coordinator. Other tasks include updating course syllabi, designing and publishing a semi-annual newsletter, or any special projects that fit the needs of the school and the skills of the fellow. Download: |
