GA Teaching : THEA- Assistant

Texas A&M University; Commerce (TX); On-site; USD 40,622 - 48,657; Part time

Job summary

Texas A&M University in Commerce, TX seeks a Graduate Assistant-Teaching for the Department of Theatre. The assistant supports faculty, develops teaching materials, leads discussion sections, and teaches or aids in undergraduate courses.

Active graduate student status is required with strong communication and organizational skills. The position requires on-campus presence and the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.

Qualifications

• Must be an active graduate student.
• Punctual, good with basic technology (Microsoft Office, Google), and effective communication.
• Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.
• Handle confidential matters with professional discretion.
• No licensing or professional certifications required.
• Able to be on their feet for long periods.

Responsibilities

• Meet with supervisors to discuss grades and 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 by deadlines.
• Schedule and maintain regular office hours to meet with students.
• Develop teaching materials including syllabi and course websites.
• Lead discussion sections, tutorials, and laboratory sections.
• Teach or assist in undergraduate-level courses.
• Copy and distribute classroom materials.
• Attend lectures given by the instructor you assist.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Google Suite

Education

Master's degree in Theatre (in progress)

Job description

Graduate Assistant – Teaching – Department of Theatre

Location: Commerce, Texas

This Graduate Assistant-Teaching position for the Department of Theatre assists the department chairperson, faculty members, or other professional staff members in the college or university by performing teaching or teaching-related duties.

Salary: $4,000

Duties & Responsibilities

• Meet with supervisors to discuss students' grades and to 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 including syllabi, visual aids, answer keys, supplementary notes, and course websites.
• Lead discussion sections, tutorials, and laboratory sections.
• Teach or assist in undergraduate-level courses.
• Copy and distribute classroom materials.
• Attend lectures given by the instructor whom they are assisting.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements

• Must be an active student at the graduate level at East Texas A&M.
• Punctual, skills in basic technology (Microsoft Office, Google), and effective communication.
• Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.
• Handle confidential matters and employ professional approaches when dealing with students, faculty, and staff.
• No licensing or professional certifications required.
• Able to be on their feet for long periods at a time.

Preferred Education / Skills / Experience

• Be in the process of attaining a master's degree in Theatre.
• Familiarity with online teaching and coursework.

Supervision of Others

Undergraduate students

Legal & Compliance

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 Statement

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.