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Title: Graduate Employee -Department of Kinesiology-Graduate Assistantship- Fall 2026/Spring 2027 (up to 6 positions)
Employee Class: Student Employee
College Work Study Position: No
Department: Dept of Kinesiology
Division: Division of Academic Affairs
Hours per week: 20
Preferred Student Classification
Students earning one of our two graduate degrees in the Department of Kinesiology are eligible to apply for a GA position in the department.
MS in Kinesiology with an emphasis in Sport and Human Performance: The Master of Science in Kinesiology with an emphasis in Sport and Human Performance is designed to advance students’ understanding of relationships among movement, exercise and skills that occur in the contexts of development, learning, rehabilitation, and training. Graduate Students who are interested in gaining valuable mentorship, research skills, and/or completing a thesis, benefit from time in the lab and on campus.
MS in Sport Management: The mission of the graduate Sport Management emphasis in Kinesiology at Sam Houston State University is to effectively prepare students for a variety of executive positions within athletic and sports organizations at the community, educational, and/or professional levels. Students will be provided quality instruction, the latest technology, opportunities for research and professional development, and excellent internship experiences. In return, students are required to become acquainted with relevant issues in the field, understand the research process, and represent the program’s goals and objectives in the field. The visibility and prestige of the program will be enhanced through student activities, faculty and student research projects, and involvement with state and national organizations. Individuals completing the program will be ready to assume leadership positions in the sport management and/or academic domains.
Nature & Purpose of Position
Graduate Research Assistantship Details:
- You must be able to work in Huntsville, TX on SHSU’s main campus. Our labs are located in the Lee Drain Building on the Sam Houston State University main campus.
- The schedule is up to 20 hours per week often during regular work hours of Monday-Friday 8:00AM-5:00PM; however, we sometimes have early morning or late evening hours during data collection on research studies (students typically accept either a 10 hour/week or a 20 hour/week position)
- Students must be accepted to a Dept of Kinesiology graduate degree seeking program (MS in Kinesiology: Sport and Human Performance or Sport Management) and currently enrolled in a minimum of 6 hours while working as a GA.
- You will have the opportunities as (1) a faculty research assistant, and/or (2) a teaching assistant (typically activity classes in weight training and/or sport skills such as basketball, soccer, softball, volleyball, or racquet sports), or (3) combo position research and teaching (typically teaching the Exercise Physiology lab class). Please identify which of the assistantship opportunities you are applying for in your letter of intent. If you are seeing #2 or #3, please indicate your experience (competitive play – levels and years, and/or coaching- levels and years) with weight training, racquet sports, soccer, basketball, volleyball, softball, dance and other sport skills. If you are interested in #1 or #3, please indicate your areas of interest for research, if you are planning on completing a thesis in your graduate program, and any faculty research areas that are of interest to you.
- Summer employment may be available.
- Assistantships are given on a per semester basis. The assistantships are renewed based on performance and professionalism. The granting of an assistantship does not guarantee future assistantships.
General Skills and Qualifications:
- Self-motivation and a high level of responsibility to complete tasks in a timely manner and make significant progress without direct supervision.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Individual and sport skill background for those teaching activity classes.
- Developed research skills.
- Ability to learn new software and research techniques required.
- Flexibility in adjusting to new work-related requirements as they arise.
- Maintain good academic standing as defined by the SHSU Graduate and Professional Catalog
- Strong computer skills especially with Microsoft Office, internet, and electronic media
(1) Faculty Research Graduate Assistantship Responsibilities:
- Coordination of laboratory daily schedule
- Organization and maintenance of laboratory materials
- Assisting in the collection and analysis of data
- Recruitment of subjects for current research projects
- Perform literature searches and reviews
- Handle confidential and sensitive data with integrity
The Graduate Faculty Research Assistantship laboratory equipment (training onsite if needed) used for data collection, includes, but is not limited to:
- Biodex
- COSMED Metabolic Cart +
- T190 Treadmill
- DXA
- SECA
- Wet Lab Materials
- Monark Cycle Ergometer
- Motion Capture
- EMG
- Virtual Reality
(2) Teaching Graduate Assistant Responsibilities:
Activity Courses such as:
- Basketball/Soccer,
- Softball/Volleyball,
- Weight Training,
- Bowling,
- Racquet Sports,
- Dance, etc..
Instruction of KINE 3173: Exercise Physiology Lab for undergraduate students (typically in option 3, but not exclusively)
- Students who are selected for the activity courses in option 2 typically will teach 2-4 classes, each of a 1-hour activity listed above
- Classes meet 2 days a week and we try to set courses on either a Monday and Wednesday schedule or a Tuesday and Thursday schedule to help consolidate when you have to be on campus.
(3) Combination of Teaching/Research Graduate Assistant Responsibilities:
- Instruction of KINE 3173: Exercise Physiology Lab for undergraduate students
- Coordination of laboratory daily schedule
- Organization and maintenance of laboratory materials
- Assisting in the collection and analysis of data
- Recruitment of subjects for current research projects
- Perform literature searches and reviews.
Other Requirements for the Position
Consider applying for one of our GA positions.
Graduate Assistantship Application Priority Deadlines are as follows (applications are accepted until all positions are filled):
Fall Semester Start – Application review begins on May 1
Spring Semester Start –Application review begins on Oct 1
Summer Semester Start – Application review begins on March 1
Prior to applying for an assistantship, you must be accepted into a graduate program in the Department of Kinesiology: Kinesiology-SHP, or Sport Management. https://www.shsu.edu/dept/graduate-admissions/prospective-students.html
If you are interested in applying, look for our application on People Admin.
If you have any questions, please contact Dr. Matt Wagner MCW002@SHSU.EDU 936-294-1163 or Dr. Mike Spillane mbs056@SHSU.EDU 936-294-1183 (Graduate Assistant Coordinators), or Dr. Brent Estes, (Graduate Coordinator for MS in Sport Management – bce001@shsu.edu (936)294-1159).
International Students – please visit the following website for more information on employment requirements and eligibility: https://www.shsu.edu/offices-departments/global-engagement/
Open Date
02/23/2026
Contact Name & Title
Deven Merchant
Contact Phone
936-294-2266
Contact Email
Contact Building & Room #
Lee Drain Building, Ste. 107
EEO Statement
Sam Houston State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and Smoke/Drug-Free Workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, ancestry, marital status, citizenship, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or protected veteran status. The University takes seriously the initiative to ensure equal opportunity in the workforce and to comply with Title VII as interpreted by the U.S. Supreme Court. Sam Houston State University is an “at will” employer. Employees with a contract will have additional terms and conditions. Security-sensitive positions at SHSU require background checks in accordance with Education Code §51.215.
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About Sam Houston State University
For more than 140 years, Sam Houston State University has been preparing students for meaningful lives of achievement. Its motto, "The measure of a Life is its Service," resonates among its 21,000 students, eight colleges and well beyond its historical roots through research, creative endeavors, service learning, volunteering and more.
SHSU is an institution whose mission is to provide high quality education, scholarship, and service to students. With over 90 bachelor degrees, 50 master’s, and 11 doctoral programs—including the nation’s first Ph.D. in forensic science, SHSU provides an exceptional college experience for every student: traditional or non-traditional; first generation; international; or online.
Service to self and others is paramount at SHSU and reflected in all university organizations and programs. In fact, the university was named to USA Today’s Top 50 in the U.S. for “commitment to civic engagement and global awareness,” in addition to being classified a "Community Engaged Campus" by the Carnegie Commission on Higher Education. This honor, bestowed to only 311 public institutions nationwide, acknowledges the university's significant commitment to service.
Sam Houston State University has a small town feel with large scale opportunities. Located in the Piney Woods region of East Texas, Huntsville provides area residents with a sense of community and belonging, although just an hour drive north of Houston.
Sam Houston State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and Smoke/Drug-Free Workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, ancestry, marital status, citizenship, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or protected veteran status. The University takes seriously the initiative to ensure equal opportunity in the workforce and to comply with Title VII as interpreted by the U.S. Supreme Court. Sam Houston State University is an “at will” employer. Employees with a contract will have additional terms and conditions. Security-sensitive positions at SHSU require background checks in accordance with Education Code §51.215.
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