Graduate Teaching Assistant- Literatures & Cultural Studies (Assistantships)

The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious university in Edinburgh seeks dedicated Teaching Assistants for the upcoming Fall semester. Graduate students involved in the English department will guide and mentor undergraduates while refining their academic skills. Responsibilities include grading, monitoring coursework, and participating in faculty meetings.

Qualifications

• Must be a full-time graduate student with required coursework.
• Preference for students in the MA English program, Literatures & Cultural Studies track.

Responsibilities

• Provide feedback and grade student work.
• Monitor course activities and hold office hours.
• Attend professional development meetings and report student progress.

Education

18 hours of graduate English coursework

Job description

Duties include, but are not limited to, providing feedback and/or grading student work; monitoring course activities; holding regular office hours according to departmental guidelines; attending professional development meetings prior to and during the semester; reporting student progress and grades to Instructors of Record.

Discipline Specific Required Qualifications

The Teaching Assistant position is available to full-time graduate students with 18 hours of graduate English coursework prior to Fall 2025.

Preferred Qualifications

Preference will be given to students in the MA English program on the Literatures & Cultural Studies track.

Salary Number of Vacancies Varies Desired Start Date 09/01/2025