Graduate Assistant Instructor

Title InformationAssistantship TitleGraduate Assistant InstructorJob Class Code10066FLSAExemptMinimum QualificationsMust be in good academic standingHold a bachelor's degree or higher appropriate to the area of serviceHave successfully completed eighteen (18) hours of graduate course work in the assignedteaching disciplineBe 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 InformationPosting NumberA1352Working TitleGraduate Assistant InstructorLocationRio Grande Valley, TexasCollegeCollege of Liberal ArtsDepartmentCollege of Liberal Arts / Writing and Language StudiesDivisionProvost - Academic AffairsFTE.50Scope of JobDuties include, but are not limited to, providing feedback and/or grading student work; monitoring/proctoring course activities; leading laboratory sessions, discussions sessions, or recitation labs; providing office hours assistance to students; and performing clerical tasks associated with course instruction.Discipline Specific Required QualificationsCandidatemust be aGraduate Student in the English Program.Candidatemusthave18 hours in Graduate English Program(preferably Rhetoric & Composition and/or Linguistics)including ENGL 6325 either prior or during the semester of apply to post.Linguistics:18 hours in Graduate Linguistics ProgramPreferred QualificationsSalaryNumber of Vacancies8Desired Start Date08/26/2026Posting Detail InformationEEO StatementIt 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 Date03/02/2026Special Instructions to ApplicantsDear 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 BirthSocial Security NumberGenderEthnicity/RacePlease 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.Quick Linkhttps://careers.utrgv.edu/postings/50382Posting Supplemental QuestionsRequired fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).Applicant DocumentsRequired DocumentsResumeCover Letter/Letter of ApplicationUnofficial TranscriptsReference Letter 1Letter of InterestUnofficial Graduate TranscriptsOptional DocumentsList of 3 References