Graduate Assistant - Philosophy

University of Texas Rio Grande Valley; Edinburg (TX); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley in Edinburg invites applications for a Graduate Assistant in the Philosophy department to support the MS in Bioethics program. The GA will assist with recruitment, outreach activities, and day-to-day program operations, contributing to the growth and daily activities of the Bioethics program.

Responsibilities include literature reviews, research support, preparation of reports and materials, and coordination of online and in-person events.

Qualifications

• Must have strong analytical and writing skills.
• Demonstrated interest in bioethics topics.
• Experience with academic research is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support program recruitment and outreach activities.
• Conduct literature reviews and assist with research.
• Prepare reports and coordinate online and in-person events.

Skills

Strong analytical skills

Excellent writing

Bioethics interest

Education

Graduate study admitted or enrolled

Job description

Office Location
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
1201 W. University Drive
Human Resources
MASS Building 2 nd Floor
Edinburg, TX 78539

Edinburg: [phone]
Brownsville: [phone]
Office hours:
Monday-Friday
8:00a.m. - 5:00p.m.

Faculty Recruitment:
College of Engineering & Computer Science: [e-mail]

Robert C. Vackar College of Business & Entrepreneurship: [e-mail]

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

Dear Applicant,

Human Resources will not be held responsible for redacting any confidential information from the documents you attach with your application. The confidential information includes the following:

• Date of Birth
• Social Security Number
• Gender
• Ethnicity/Race

Please make sure that you omit this information prior to submission. We are advising that Human Resources will be forwarding your application to the department as per your submission.

The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley reserves the right to discontinue accepting applications prior to the stated close date of this position, after meeting the posting requirement of three (3) calendar days.

Title Information

Assistantship Title

Assistantship Title Graduate Assistant

Job Class Code

Job Class Code 10096

FLSA

FLSA Exempt

Minimum Qualifications

• Must be admitted to a graduate degree program.
• Must be in good academic standing
• 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 only remaining requirements of the degree plan.

Position Information

Posting Number

Posting Number A1480

Working Title

Working Title Graduate Assistant - Philosophy

Location

Location Edinburg, Texas

College

College College of Liberal Arts

Department

Department College of Liberal Arts / Philosophy

Division

Division Provost - Academic Affairs

FTE

FTE .25

Scope of Job

The Graduate Assistant will provide programmatic, and research support to the Department of Philosophy’s Master of Science in Bioethics program. Responsibilities may include assisting with student recruitment and outreach activities, maintaining program records, supporting online and in-person events, conducting literature reviews and research related to bioethics topics, assisting with grant-related activities, preparing reports and program materials, and supporting faculty initiatives associated with the MS in Bioethics program. The Graduate Assistant will work collaboratively with faculty, staff, and students while contributing to the growth, promotion, and daily operations of the Bioethics program.

Discipline Specific Required Qualifications

Must be admitted to or enrolled in a graduate program. Demonstrated interest in bioethical issues, strong analytical and writing skills, and the ability to assist with academic and research activities related to the MS in Bioethics program

Preferred Qualifications

Coursework or experience in bioethics, healthcare ethics, research ethics, or philosophy of medicine. Experience with academic research, literature reviews, data management, or program support activities is preferred.

Salary 2500.00

Number of Vacancies

Number of Vacancies 1

Desired Start Date

Desired Start Date 09/01/2026

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.

Open Date

Open Date 08/18/2026

Special Instructions to Applicants

Dear Applicant,

Human Resources will not be held responsible for redacting any confidential information from the documents you attach with your application. The confidential information includes the following:

• Date of Birth
• Social Security Number
• Gender
• Ethnicity/Race

Please make sure that you omit this information prior to submission. We are advising that Human Resources will be forwarding your application to the department as per your submission.

The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley reserves the right to discontinue accepting applications prior to the stated close date of this position, after meeting the posting requirement of three (3) calendar days.

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