Graduate Assistant -Teaching | Computer Science Department

Texas A&M University System; Prairie View (TX); On-site; USD 13,000 - 20,000; Part time

Job summary

Prairie View A&M University in Prairie View, Texas, seeks a Graduate Assistant to assist with teaching undergraduate courses in the Computer Science Department. The role involves supporting instructors, guiding students through hands-on activities, and helping with course administration.

Salary is commensurate with education and experience within the university's compensation structure. Applicants should be aware of ongoing immigration guidance and potential sponsorship considerations as

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in applicable field is required.
• Currently enrolled for at least 9 graduate credits during the term of work.
• Maintain SAP status and minimum 2.0 GPA.
• Summer term work eligibility requires enrollment/ preregistration credits.

Responsibilities

• Assist with teaching undergraduate courses in the Computer Science Department.
• Support instructors and help with course administration and student activities.

Education

Bachelors degree in applicable field

Enrolled for at least nine graduate credits

Good academic standing (SAP) 2.0 GPA

Summer term enrollment requirements (6-9 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 visastatusthis 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.

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.