GA Research: PsySped - Assistant

Texas A&M University; Commerce (TX); On-site; USD 19,286 - 30,307; Full time

Job summary

Texas A&M University-Commerce invites applications for Graduate Assistant Research (GAR) in Psychology & Special Education. The GAR assists with research, labs, teaching support, and data entry, and may prepare reports or support faculty as assigned.

The position requires up to 20 hours per week and Fall 2026–Spring 2027 GAR postings. Eligible to apply include admitted TAMU-Commerce graduate students and those meeting GPA and training prerequisites, including CITI training.

Qualifications

• Full or conditional admission to TAMU-Commerce graduate program.
• Minimum of six credit hours registration.
• Good academic standing.
• Completion of CITI training for Responsible Conduct in Research.

Responsibilities

• Aid in department research, labs, and teaching support.
• Assist faculty with research tasks, reports, data entry, and other duties.
• Maintain up to 20 hours of work per week for the GAR role.

Education

Full/Conditional Admission to TAMU-Commerce master, specialist or doctoral program

Minimum of six credit hours

Good academic standing

CITI Responsible Conduct in Research training completed

Job description

Job TitleGA Research: PsySped - Assistant Agency East Texas A&M University Department Psychology & Special Ed Proposed Minimum SalaryCommensurate Job LocationCommerce, Texas Job TypeGraduate Assistant

Job Description GAR Graduate Assistant Research (GAR) assistantships require recipients to aid in the research with the department/professor to which they are assigned. Work may also include tasks such as assisting with labs, offering teaching support, assisting faculty with research, preparing reports, entering data or other responsibilities as assigned.

The duties of a full-time GAR require a maximum of 20 hours of work per week.

Minimum GA requirements are:

• Full/Conditional Admission to Texas A&M University-Commerce master, specialist or doctoral program
• A minimum of six hour of registration
• Good academic standing
• Successful completion of Responsible Conduct in Research and Scholarship training through CITI. Scholarship training through CITI.

This application is for Fall 2026-Spring 2027 GAR postings only.

Texas A&M University-Commerce is an Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer. All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.

Welcome to East Texas A&M University, where We Transform Lives. That transformation can begin right here with student employment. Whether you are an undergraduate student worker, a work-study student, or a graduate assistant, on-campus employment offers the opportunity to gain valuable experience, build professional skills, and earn income while pursuing your education. As a proud Lion, your success is our mission.

Student worker positions are part-time roles available throughout the university in a variety of departments and offices. These roles help students gain hands-on experience in a professional setting.

May work up to 19 hours per week while classes are in session May work full-time during breaks and summer if enrolled for the upcoming fall Must not work during scheduled class times Open to all actively enrolled students regardless of financial aid status Students do not need to be enrolled during summer if they plan to return in the fall Work-study positions are need-based jobs funded through federal or state financial aid programs and allow students to earn money to help pay for educational expenses. Must be awarded federal or state work-study through Financial Aid May work up to 19 hours per week during the semester May work full-time during breaks and summer if returning in the fall Must not work during scheduled class times Positions are limited to the amount awarded and must follow program guidelines

To qualify, students must:

• Be fully admitted to a graduate program (not provisional or non-degree)
• Be in good standing with a minimum 3.0 GPA
• Be enrolled in courses each term of the assistantship
• Meet specific credit hour and subject requirements for teaching or lab roles
• Non-native English speakers must demonstrate language proficiency
• Research assistants must complete Responsible Conduct in Research training
• Work up to 20 hours per week, depending on the appointment
• May have teaching or research assignments, or provide administrative support