Graduate Teaching & Research Assistant

Arkansas State; Jonesboro (AR); On-site; USD 11,000 - 17,000; Part time

Job summary

Arkansas State offers graduate assistantships to support teaching, research, and service activities in close alignment with a student’s field of study. GTA roles focus on instructional support, grading, and student engagement with guided mentorship.

Assistants typically work up to 20 hours per week under faculty supervision, gaining professional development in teaching, research, and service missions. Time and credit requirements vary by program and degree level.

Qualifications

• Graduate Students must have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 on graduate work to be eligible for a GA position.
• Master and Specialist GAs must complete a minimum of six graduate credits during a regular semester.
• Doctoral GAs are required to take a minimum of nine credit hours during the regular semester and three during each summer term.

Responsibilities

• GTAs support faculty-led instruction and contribute to student learning activities, including discussions or labs, grading and feedback.
• GTAs assist with course delivery, student assessment, and course administration under supervision.
• GTAs work within defined hour limits (no more than 20 hours per week) and gain mentoring for professional development.

Skills

Strong computer skills

Oral and written communication

Education

Graduate student status

Job description

Arkansas State offers graduate assistantships to support teaching, research, and service activities in close alignment with a student’s field of study. GTA roles focus on instructional support, grading, and student engagement with guided mentorship.

Assistants typically work up to 20 hours per week under faculty supervision, gaining professional development in teaching, research, and service missions. Time and credit requirements vary by program and degree level.