Graduate Assistant -Teaching - Computer Science Department

tamus; Prairie View (TX); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Prairie View A&M University, Prairie View, Texas, seeks a Graduate Assistant to support teaching in the Computer Science Department. The role involves assisting with undergraduate courses and helping students learn through hands-on activities.

Candidates must hold a bachelor's degree, be enrolled for at least nine graduate credits, and maintain good academic standing (SAP). The position may require compliance with university policies and immigration-related guidelines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in applicable field.
• Presently enrolled at Prairie View A&M University for at least nine graduate credits.
• Must be in good academic standing (SAP) with minimum 2.0 GPA.
• For work eligibility during a summer term, a student must be enrolled for at least six (6) graduate or undergraduate semester credit hours during the term in which the work is to be done or preregistered at least six (6) undergraduate semester hours or nine (9) graduate semester hours for the upcoming fall term.

Responsibilities

• Assist with teaching undergraduate courses and help students with increase learning and hands-on activities.
• Other duties as requested for the courses by supervisor/Department head

Education

Bachelor's degree in applicable field

Enrolled at Prairie View A&M University for at least nine graduate credits

Job description

Job Title: Graduate Assistant -Teaching | Computer Science Department

Agency

Prairie View A&M University

Department

Department Of Computer Science

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

Prairie View, Texas

Job Type

Graduate Assistant

Job Description

Important Immigration information:

A Presidential proclamation issued on September 19, 2025, imposes a $100,000 fee on new H-1B petitions filed after September 21, 2025. Please be advised that Texas A&M University will NOT pay this fee. Therefore, if you need immigration sponsorship for your employment, we recommend that you consult with your private immigration counsel at your own expense to ascertain whether your current immigration status would make a potential offer of employment from Texas A&M University subject to this fee.

In addition, on January 27, 2026, Texas Governor Abbot issued a moratorium on the filing of any new H-1B unless approved by the Texas Workforce Commission. Accordingly , if you will now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status this moratorium may affect our ability to employ you should you be selected as the final candidate.

The Graduate Assistant will assist with the teaching of undergraduate courses for the Computer Science Department.

The salary is determined in accordance with the University's compensation structure and will be commensurate with the candidates' education and experience, within the assigned salary range for this position.

Responsibilities

• Assist with teaching undergraduate courses and help students with increase learning and hands-on activities.
• Other duties as requested for the courses by supervisor/Department head

Required Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in applicable field.
• Presently enrolled at Prairie View A&M University for at least nine (9) graduate semester credit hours during the term in which the work is to be done.
• Must be in good academic standing (SAP) as demonstrated through your college; minimum 2.0 GPA
• For work eligibility during a summer term, a student must be enrolled for at least six (6) graduate or undergraduate semester credit hours during the term in which the work is to be done or preregistered at least six (6) undergraduate semester hours or nine (9) graduate semester hours for the upcoming fall term.

Preferred Education and Experience

N/A

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

N/A

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

N/A

Job Posting Close Date

Until filled.

Attachments

• Resume or Curriculum Vitae
• Cover Letter

Background Check Requirements

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

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.