Teaching Assistant_Informatics & Engineering Systems

The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley; Edinburg (TX); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley is seeking a part-time Teaching Assistant in Informatics & Engineering Systems based in Edinburg, Texas. The role supports faculty in course delivery, grading, and student assistance for up to 20 hours per week.

Candidates must be enrolled full-time and hold a bachelor’s degree or higher in the relevant field. Start date: 09/01/2026. Working hours are Monday through Friday, typically 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. with Fall/Spring assignments.

Qualifications

• 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 fall and spring, or three (3) semester credit hours during the summer session to fulfill degree plan requirements.

Responsibilities

• Assist in teaching duties as assigned by faculty, including course support and student assistance.

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher in relevant field

Job description

Teaching Assistant_Informatics & Engineering Systems

Office Location: The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley 1201 W. University Drive Human Resources MASS Building 2nd Floor Edinburg, TX 78539

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Salary: Commensurate with experience.

Working Title: Teaching Assistant_Informatics & Engineering Systems

Location: Edinburg, Texas

College: College of Engineering and Computer Science

Department: College of Engineering and Computer Science / Informatics & Engineering Systems

Division: Provost - Academic Affairs

FTE: .5

Scope of Job: Maximum appointment is limited to twenty (20) hours per week (50% FTE) during the Fall and Spring semesters.

Discipline Specific Required Qualifications: The Teaching Assistant position is available to master’s 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.

Minimum Qualifications

• 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, 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

Number of Vacancies: 1

Desired Start Date: 09/01/2026

Open Date: 08/13/2026

Working hours: Monday-Friday 8:00a.m. - 5:00p.m.

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.