Graduate Student Research Assistant| Department of Criminal Justice and Social Work

🇺🇸 Houston, TX

🕑 Part-Time

💰 $21 per Hour

💻 Research

🗓️ September 4th, 2025

Edtech.com's Summary

UHD is hiring a Graduate Student Research Assistant in the Department of Criminal Justice and Social Work. The role involves assisting faculty with research projects, administrative tasks, and undergraduate courses, providing valuable experience for those preparing for PhD programs or adjunct faculty careers.

Highlights

Assist faculty with research, administrative duties, and undergraduate teaching support.
Commit to 15 hours of work per week during fall and spring semesters.
Salary of $21.00 per hour, totaling $5000 per semester.
Must be a current UHD graduate student admitted to the MSCJ degree program.
Strong writing and research skills required.
Preferred qualifications include a 3.5+ undergraduate GPA and B or higher in social science research methods and statistics courses.
Application requires a resume and a 500-word essay on interest and goals.
Positions are security sensitive and require a criminal history check.
The assistantship supports preparation for PhD studies or adjunct faculty roles.
The MSCJ admissions committee reviews applications and the program director makes appointments.