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University of Texas Rio Grande Valley Graduate Teaching Assistant-Physics and Astronomy in Rio Grande Valley, Texas
Title Information
Assistantship TitleGraduate Teaching Assistant
Job Class Code00047
FLSAExempt
Minimum Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
Be in good academic standing
Hold a bachelor’s or higher degree appropriate to the area of service
Be registered full-time for the respective semester (nine semester credit hours during the fall semester, nine semester credit hours during the spring semester, six semester credit hours during the summer session or be performing supervised research with a UTRGV faculty member) or be registered in the required number of semester credit hours to fulfill the only remaining requirements on the degree plan
Position Information
Posting NumberA1051
Working TitleGraduate Teaching Assistant-Physics and Astronomy
LocationRio Grande Valley
CollegeCollege of Sciences
DepartmentCollege of Sciences / Physics and Astronomy
DivisionProvost - Academic Affairs
FTE.5
Scope of Job
Graduate Assistants will be assigned to specific faculty and their responsibilities will vary with the needs of the faculty
Discipline Specific Required Qualifications
Graduate Teaching Assistantships are available to students who are assigned to a specific faculty member. Duties will vary depending on the project and assigned duties, but will be related to the student’s field of study. Graduate Teaching Assistants may also work as lab assistants, graders, creative activity facilitators, and/or in other positions that help faculty members with their instructional duties in the department. Graduate Teaching Assistants may be assigned to any Division of the professional staff at the University. Duties will be related to the student’s field of study and will vary depending on the projects and responsibilities assigned to the student. Graduate students will work a varied schedule of 20 hours per week.
Preferred Qualifications
The Graduate Assistant position is available to full-time graduate students, preferably those in good academic standing and in the Physics & Astronomy department.
Salary$1250 - MTHLY
Number of VacanciesVaries
Desired Start Date01/01/2025
Posting Detail Information
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 Date11/01/2024
Special Instructions to Applicants
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