Graduate Teaching Assistant for Occupational Therapy 2026-2027

The-University-of-Texas-Rio-Grande-Valle; Edinburg (TX); On-site; USD 24,000 - 29,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley in Edinburg, Texas seeks a Graduate Teaching Assistant in Occupational Therapy for 2026-2027 to support faculty in course instruction and enhance student learning through labs and discussion sessions.

The GTA will provide feedback to students, supervise labs, assist during office hours, and help reinforce clinical skills. Candidates must be enrolled in the OT doctoral program and demonstrate strong organizational and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Be enrolled as an occupational therapy student in the doctorate program.
• Communicate effectively with students and provide feedback.
• Assist with labs and discussion sessions.
• Proctor exams and grade assignments per faculty guidelines.
• Strong organizational, time management, and administrative skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and instructional technologies.
• Work collaboratively with faculty, staff, and students.
• Strong written and verbal communication and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Support faculty in delivering course instruction.
• Supervise labs and discussion sections.
• Assist during office hours and reinforce course concepts.
• Maintain student records and instructional materials.

Skills

Student communication

Labs & discussion

Exam proctoring

Grading assignments

Organization

MS Office

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Education

OT doctoral student

Tools

Microsoft Office

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]

Graduate Teaching Assistant for Occupational Therapy 2026-2027

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

Graduate Teaching Assistant

Job Class Code

10047

FLSA

Exempt

Minimum Qualifications:

• Must be admitted to a graduate degree program


• Must be in good academic standing


• Hold a bachelor’s degree or higher appropriate to the area of service


• 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, 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

A1505

Working Title

Graduate Teaching Assistant for Occupational Therapy 2026-2027

Location

Edinburg, Texas

College

College of Health Professions

Department

College of Health Professions / Occupational Therapy

Division

Division of Health Affairs

FTE

.50

Scope of Job

A Graduate Teaching Assistant ( GTA ) in the Occupational Therapy Department supports faculty in the delivery of course instruction and enhances student learning through instructional and administrative assistance. Responsibilities include providing feedback to students, supervising labs and discussion, assisting students during scheduled office hours, and helping reinforce course concepts and clinical skills.

The GTA may also perform clerical and organizational tasks associated with course instruction, such as maintaining records, preparing instructional materials, facilitating communication with students, and supporting the overall operation of academic courses. Additional duties may be assigned as needed to support the teaching, learning, and professional development goals of the department.

Discipline Specific Required Qualifications

• Enrolled as an occupational therapy student within the doctorate program.


• Ability to effectively communicate with students and provide constructive feedback.


• Ability to assist with labs and discussion.


• Ability to proctor examinations and accurately grade assignments, quizzes, and tests in accordance with faculty guidelines.


• Strong organizational, time management, and administrative skills.


• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and other instructional technologies.


• Ability to work collaboratively with faculty, staff, and students in a professional manner.


• Strong written and verbal communication skills and attention to detail.

Preferred Qualifications

Salary $2,400 monthly

Number of Vacancies

Number of Vacancies 1

Desired Start Date

Desired Start Date 10/15/2026

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

10/06/2026

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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