GA Teaching/ Teacher of Record: PsySped- Assistant

Texas A&M University; Commerce (TX); On-site; USD 15,000 - 20,000; Part time

Job summary

Texas A&M University in Commerce is seeking a Graduate Assistant for the Department of Psychology & Special Education. This position involves supporting undergraduate courses through grading, exam preparation, and office hours.

Candidates must be admitted to a graduate program with a minimum 3.0 GPA. Responsibilities include evaluating assignments, ordering materials, and leading discussions. The assistant must work up to 20 hours per week contingent on appointment. Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.

Qualifications

• Fully admitted to a graduate program (not provisional or non-degree).
• Maintain good academic standing with minimum 3.0 GPA.
• Engaged in courses each term of the assistantship.

Responsibilities

• Meet with supervisors to discuss students' grades.
• Order or obtain materials needed for classes.
• Prepare and proctor examinations.

Skills

Graduate program admission

Minimum 3.0 GPA

Language proficiency for non-native speakers

Education

Bachelor's degree

Enrollment in a graduate program

Job description

Job Title

GA Teaching Assistant – PsySped, Assistant Agency, East Texas A&M University Department of Psychology & Special Education

Job Location

Commerce, Texas

Job Type

Graduate Assistant

Responsibilities

• Meet with supervisors to discuss students' grades and complete required grade‐related paperwork.
• Notify instructors of errors or problems with assignments.
• Order or obtain materials needed for classes.
• Prepare and proctor examinations.
• Evaluate and grade examinations, assignments, and papers, and record grades.
• Return assignments to students in accordance with established deadlines.
• Schedule and maintain regular office hours to meet with students.
• Develop teaching materials such as syllabi, visual aids, answer keys, supplementary notes, and course websites.
• Lead discussion sections, tutorials, and laboratory sections.
• Teach undergraduate level courses.
• Copy and distribute classroom materials.
• Attend lectures given by the instructor whom they are assisting.
• All positions are security‑sensitive; applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation and employment is contingent upon credential verification and other institutional procedures.

Qualifications

• 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.

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.