Student Assistant - Department of Kinesiology Undergrad/Grad Research Assistant
- Employer
- Sam Houston State University
- Location
- Huntsville, TX
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- Employment Type
- Full Time
- Institution Type
- Four-Year Institution
Job Details
202500442ST
Title:Student Assistant - Department of Kinesiology Undergrad/Grad Research Assistant
Employee Class:Student Employee
College Work Study Position:No
Department:Dept of Kinesiology
Division:Division of Academic Affairs
Hours per week:Based on lab needs
Hiring Rate:$8-12/hr.
Nature & Purpose of Position:The Department of Kinesiology at Sam Houston State University (Main campus) is inviting applications for undergraduate or graduate research/teaching assistant positions. These positions are open to students with an interest in biomechanics, sport, and exercise science. Applicants will assist in various research tasks, including data collection and analysis, lab equipment maintenance, literature reviews, instruction and more.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assisting with research data collections and data analysis.
- Maintaining and updating laboratory hardware and software.
- Assisting with literature reviews and other research-related tasks.
- Teaching activity courses with specific skill sets.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Completion of KINE 3373 and/or KINE 4362 Biomechanical Analysis classes.
- Experience with motion capture systems, force plates, Wingate, EKG, SECA, DEXA, and/or EMG for data collection and analysis.
- Experience teaching or performing with specific skills.
Other Requirements for the Position:
Required Major:
- KINE
- SPMT
- HPWM
Required Skills and Abilities:
- Knowledge of data collection principles and practices.
- Professional communication skills with faculty, staff, students, and the public.
- Ability to follow instructions and work collaboratively.
12/02/2025
Contact Name & Title:Dr. Jennifer Didier or Dr. Mike Spillane
Contact Phone:936-294-1169 or 936-294-1183
Contact Email:jennifer.didier@shsu.edu or mbs056@shsu.edu
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.
Member The Texas State University System
- Website
- https://www.shsu.edu/
- Telephone
- 936-294-1070
- Location
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1905 University Avenue
Huntsville
TX
77340
United States
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