Graduate Assistant Instructor- Literatures & Cultural Studies

University of Texas Rio Grande Valley; Town of Texas (WI); On-site; USD 20,664 - 34,440; Part time

Job summary

The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley is seeking a Graduate Assistant Instructor for Literatures & Cultural Studies. This role includes responsibilities like being the Instructor of Record and teaching courses as assigned by the department graduate coordinator.

Qualified candidates should hold a bachelor's degree or higher and maintain good academic standing, with preference given to students in the MA English program. Prior teaching experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Must maintain good academic standing while enrolled.
• Hold a relevant bachelor’s degree or higher.
• Complete eighteen hours of graduate coursework in the teaching discipline.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the Instructor of Record.
• Teach courses assigned by the graduate coordinator.

Skills

Good academic standing

Completion of eighteen graduate hours

Teaching experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher

Job description

Graduate Assistant Instructor - Literatures & Cultural Studies

Location: College of Liberal Arts, University of Texas Rio Grande Valley, 1201 W. University Drive, Edinburg, TX 78539.

FTE: 0.25

Scope of Job

Graduate Assistant Instructor will be the Instructor of Record and responsible for teaching the courses assigned by the department graduate coordinator.

Minimum Qualifications

• Must be in good academic standing
• Hold a bachelor’s degree or higher appropriate to the area of service
• Have successfully completed eighteen (18) hours of graduate coursework in the assigned teaching discipline
• Be registered full-time for the respective semester – nine (9) semester credit hours during the fall semester, nine (9) semester credit hours during the spring semester, or three (3) semester credit hours during the summer session, or be registered in the required number of semester credit hours to fulfill the remaining requirements of the degree plan

Preferred Qualifications

• Preference will be given to students in the MA English program on the Literatures & Cultural Studies track
• GTA or GA experience preferred

EEO 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.