Graduate Assistant Teaching- Music

Texas A&M University; Commerce (TX); On-site; USD 7,000 - 9,000; Part time

Job summary

Texas A&M University in Commerce seeks a Graduate Assistant Teaching in the Music department. The role supports course instruction and teaching labs under faculty supervision, with responsibilities tied to specific courses for eligibility.

GATs may grade work, assist with large lectures or online courses, and must be admitted to a graduate program with a minimum 3.0 GPA; non-native English speakers must show proficiency. Positions are security-sensitive.

Qualifications

• Graduate assistants must assist with teaching courses or labs.
• GATs may grade assignments and exams or help with large lectures/online courses.
• Non-native English speakers must demonstrate language proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Assist with courses or teaching labs under supervision.
• Grade assignments and exams or assist with large lectures/online courses.
• Work attached to a specific course(s) for eligibility.

Skills

Teaching

Graduate student status

English proficiency

Education

Fully admitted to a graduate program

GPA 3.0 or higher

Job description

Job Title

Graduate Assistant Teaching- Music Agency East Texas A&M University Department Music

Salary

$4K a semester

Job Location

Commerce, Texas

Job Type

Graduate Assistant

Job Description

Graduate Assistant Teaching (GAT) requires recipients to assist with teaching courses in the department in which they are assigned. Under the supervision of a faculty member be assigned to activities such as: assisting with courses or teaching labs; grading assignments and exams or assisting professors with large lectures and/or online courses. These duties must be attached to a specific course(s) in order for a student to be hired as a GAT. GATs who assist the instructor of record with a zero-credit lab associated with a classroom course must have completed twelve hours of graduate or upper-level undergraduate coursework directly related to the undergraduate course being taught. GATs assisting with a zero-credit lab must work under the direct supervision of the instructor of record, complete lab safety, supervision training, and be evaluated on a semester basis by faculty. 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. Welcome to East Texas A&M University, where We Transform Lives. That transformation can begin right here with student employment. Whether you are an undergraduate student worker, a work-study student, or a graduate assistant, on-campus employment offers the opportunity to gain valuable experience, build professional skills, and earn income while pursuing your education. As a proud Lion, your success is our mission.

Student worker positions are part-time roles available throughout the university in a variety of departments and offices.

These roles help students gain hands-on experience in a professional setting.

May work up to 19 hours per week while classes are in session May work full-time during breaks and summer if enrolled for the upcoming fall Must not work during scheduled class times Open to all actively enrolled students regardless of financial aid status Students do not need to be enrolled during summer if they plan to return in the fall Work-study positions are need-based jobs funded through federal or state financial aid programs and allow students to earn money to help pay for educational expenses.

Must be awarded federal or state work-study through Financial Aid.

May work up to 19 hours per week during the semester.

May work full-time during breaks and summer if returning in the fall.

Must not work during scheduled class times.

Positions are limited to the amount awarded and must follow programme guidelines.

Graduate assistantships offer opportunities to teach, conduct research, or assist in academic departments while continuing your graduate education.

To qualify, students must:

• Be fully admitted to a graduate program (not provisional or non-degree)
• Be in good standing with a minimum 3.0 GPA
• Be enrolled in courses each term of the assistantship
• Meet specific credit hour and subject requirements for teaching or lab roles
• Non-native English speakers must demonstrate language proficiency
• Research assistants must complete Responsible Conduct in Research training
• Work up to 20 hours per week, depending on the appointment
• May have teaching or research assignments, or provide administrative support.