Graduate Teaching Assistant - Occupational Therapy

University of Texas Rio Grande Valley; 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

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.