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Troy University

Doctoral Graduate Teaching Assistant

🇺🇸 Troy, AL 🕑 Temporary 💰 TBD 💻 Teaching 🗓️ April 22nd, 2026

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Troy University is hiring a Doctoral Graduate Teaching Assistant. The role requires teaching at least one undergraduate class per semester, including summer sessions, assisting faculty with classes, and supporting faculty research within the School of Hospitality, Sport, and Tourism Management.

Highlights
  • Teach a minimum of one undergraduate class per semester, including summers when needed.
  • Assist faculty members with classroom responsibilities and research projects.
  • Must be a current Troy University doctoral student in Hospitality, Sport, and Tourism Management (HSTM).
  • Required to hold a Master's degree in the teaching discipline or a related field.
  • Preferred candidates have prior teaching experience in the relevant discipline.
  • Position is part-time with an expected workload of 20 hours per week.
  • Temporary student position without supervisory duties.
  • No driving requirements for this role.
  • Employment contingent upon a satisfactory background check.
  • Position operates within the Sorrell College of Business at Troy University.

Doctoral Graduate Teaching Assistant Full Description

Doctoral Graduate Teaching Assistant

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Posting Details 
Position Information
Posting Number ST1414P
Position Title Doctoral Graduate Teaching Assistant
Position Type Student
Department Hospitality, Sport, and Tourism Management - Troy
Division Sorrell College of Business
Campus Troy
Work Status Student (SPT)
Temporary Yes
Location Troy - T01
Job Summary
The Doctoral Graduate Teaching Assistant position in the School of Hospitality, Sport, and Tourism Management is responsible for teaching at least one undergraduate class per semester, including summers (based on departmental needs), assisting faculty with classes, and assisting faculty with research.
Minimum Qualifications
1. Must be a current Troy University doctoral student in HSTM.
2. Master’s degree in the teaching discipline or related field.

Please note: Student positions are FICA/Medicare exempt only if students are enrolled in classes in the semester work is performed. To qualify for the FICA/Medicare exemption, you must be enrolled on a half-time basis for the Fall, Spring, or Summer.
Preferred Qualifications
1. Previous teaching experience in the discipline.
Will this position require driving (personal vehicle, university vehicle, utility vehicle, or golf cart) in order to perform the job duties? No
Work Hours
20 hours per week
List any hazardous conditions or physical demands required by this position
NA
Does this position have supervisory responsibility? No
Posting Date 04/20/2026
Closing Date
Open Until Filled Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants
Quick Link https://www.troyuniversityjobs.com/postings/47042
Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

  1. * How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
    • Troy University employment website (www.troyuniversityjobs.com)
    • Chronicle of Higher Education
    • Higher Ed Jobs
    • Social Media website
    • Indeed
    • Other employment website (please specify below)
    • Employee Referral (please specify below)
    • Local newspaper (please specify below)
    • Professional journal (please specify below)
    • Other source (please specify below)
  2. Please specify:

    (Open Ended Question)

  3. * Are you a current Troy University doctoral student in HSTM?

    • Yes
    • No
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
  1. Cover Letter
  2. List of References
  3. Curriculum Vitae
  4. Unofficial Transcript 1

Optional Documents

- Employment is contingent upon a satisfactory background check.
- Troy University is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer.
- Troy University participates in eVerify.

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