Mechanical Engineering Graduate Teaching Assistant

University of Texas Rio Grande Valley; Edinburg (TX); On-site; Full time

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 - Mechanical

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

Title Information

Assistantship Title

Assistantship Title Graduate Teaching Assistant

Job Class Code

10047

FLSA

Exempt

Minimum Qualifications

1. 1. Must be admitted to a graduate program.
2. 2. Must be in good academic standing
3. 3. Hold a bachelor’s degree or higher appropriate to the area of service
4. 4. 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

A1258

Working Title

Graduate Teaching Assistant - Mechanical

Location

Edinburg, Texas

College

College College of Engineering and Computer Science

Department

College of Engineering and Computer Science / Mechanical Engineering

Division

Provost - Academic Affairs

FTE

.5

Scope of Job

Maximum appointment is limited to twenty (20) hours per week (50% FTE ).

Discipline Specific Required Qualifications

The Graduate Teaching Assistant position is available to graduate students who are assigned to a specific faculty member who is assisting in their teaching duties. Duties will vary depending on the courses assigned, or other creative aspects.

Preferred Qualifications

Salary Commensurate with experience.

Number of Vacancies

Multiple

Desired Start Date

06/01/2026

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

05/19/2026

Special Instructions to Applicants

A Criminal Background Check must be conducted for all applicants.

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