Graduate Teaching Assistant

University of Texas Rio Grande Valley; Edinburg, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 12,000 - 16,000; Part time

Job summary

University of Texas Rio Grande Valley in Edinburg, TX seeks a Graduate Teaching Assistant to support course delivery in the Robert C. Vackar College of Business and Entrepreneurship / Information Systems. Responsibilities include grading, supervising labs, and assisting during office hours.

The position requires graduate admission, good academic standing (GPA 3.00+ for Masters), and full-time enrollment per term, with duties set by the respective department.

Qualifications

• Currently admitted to the Graduate School.
• Must be in good academic standing (Minimum Program GPA of 3.00 for Masters).
• Be registered full-time for the respective semester – nine (9) semester credit hours Fall/Spring, or three (3) credits in Summer; or as required by the degree plan.
• Bachelor’s degree or higher relevant to the area of service.

Responsibilities

• Provide feedback and grade student work.
• Monitor and proctor course activities.
• Lead and supervise laboratory sessions, discussions, or recitation labs.
• Assist students during scheduled office hours.
• Perform clerical tasks related to course instruction.

Skills

Grading feedback

Proctoring courses

Lab supervision

Office hours assistance

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Currently admitted to the Graduate School

Tools

None

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]

Title Information

Assistantship Title

Assistantship Title Graduate Teaching Assistant

Job Class Code

Job Class Code 10047

FLSA

FLSA Exempt

Minimum Qualifications

1. Must be in good academic standing
2. Hold a bachelor’s degree or higher appropriate to the area of service
3. 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 A1500

Working Title

Working Title Graduate Teaching Assistant

Location

Location Edinburg, Texas

College

College Robert C. Vackar College of Business and Entrepreneurship

Department

Department RCV College of Business and Entrepreneurship / Information Systems

Division

Division Provost - Academic Affairs

FTE

FTE .5

Scope of Job

Graduate Teaching Assistant responsibilities will be determined by departments, and/or programs. Such duties include, but are not limited to, providing feedback and/or grading student work; monitoring/proctoring course activities; leading and/or supervising laboratory sessions, discussion sessions, or recitation labs; providing assistance to students during scheduled office hours; and performing clerical tasks associated with course instruction.

Discipline Specific Required Qualifications

1. Currently admitted to the Graduate School
2. Must be in good academic standing (Minimum Program GPA of 3.00 for Masters
3. Be registered full-time for the respective semester –
a) nine (9) semester credit hours during the Fall/Spring semesters,
b) three (3) semester credit hours during the Summer semester,
c) be registered in the required number of semester credit hours to fulfill the only remaining requirements of the degree plan.
4) students must hold a bachelor’s degree or higher appropriate to the area of service.

Number of Vacancies

Number of Vacancies 1

Desired Start Date

Desired Start Date 10/19/2026

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 10/06/2026