Graduate Teaching Assistant
Job Description
Assistantship Title
Graduate Teaching AssistantJob Class Code
10047FLSA
ExemptMinimum Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
1. Be in good academic standing
2. Hold a bachelor’s or higher degree appropriate to the area of service
3. Be registered full-time for the respective semester (nine semester credit hours during the fall semester, nine semester credit hours during the spring semester, three semester credit hours during the summer session or be registered in the required number of semester credit hours to fulfill the only remaining requirements on the degree plan
2. Hold a bachelor’s or higher degree appropriate to the area of service
3. Be registered full-time for the respective semester (nine semester credit hours during the fall semester, nine semester credit hours during the spring semester, three semester credit hours during the summer session or be registered in the required number of semester credit hours to fulfill the only remaining requirements on the degree plan
Posting Number
A1286Working Title
Graduate Teaching AssistantLocation
Edinburg, TexasCollege
College of Liberal ArtsDepartment
College of Liberal Arts / Psychological ScienceDivision
Provost - Academic AffairsFTE
.25Scope of Job
Maximum appointment is limited to ten (10) hours per week (25% FTE) during the Spring semester. Duties include, but are not limited to, providing feedback and/or grading student work; monitoring/proctoring course activities; leading laboratory sessions, discussion sessions, or recitation labs; providing office hour assistance to students; and performing clerical tasks associated with course instruction.
Discipline Specific Required Qualifications
Graduate Teaching Assistant is for students enrolled in the graduate psychology program. The assistantship award is available to master’s and doctoral students who hold a bachelor’s degree or higher in the area of psychology.
Number of Vacancies
3-4 (depending on funding)Desired Start Date
01/05/2026EEO Statement
It is the policy of The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley to promote and ensure equal employment opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information or protected veteran status. In accordance with the requirements of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, as amended, our University is committed to comply with all government requirements and ensures non-discrimination in its education programs and activities, including employment. We encourage women, minorities and differently abled persons to apply for employment positions of interest.
Open Date
09/29/2025Special Instructions to Applicants
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