The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Graduate Teaching Assistant - History
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- Assist instructors with classroom management in online and traditional settings.
- Maintain attendance records, grade assignments and exams, and perform related administrative tasks.
- Provide office hours and meet regularly with instructors to support students.
- Must work on either Edinburg or Brownsville campus based on department needs.
- Required qualifications: good academic standing, bachelor’s degree or higher in relevant area, full-time registration (9 credit hours fall/spring, 3 in summer).
- Discipline-specific qualifications: letter of intent, resume, three references, strong communication and writing skills, ability to work with diverse populations.
- Preferred: full-time graduate student with GPA 3.0+, at least a minor in undergraduate history; priority given to MA or MAIS History students.
- Salary range between $5,800 and $7,250 per semester.
- Reports to the College of Liberal Arts, Department of History, under the Division of Provost - Academic Affairs.
- Number of positions available: 2, with a desired start date of January 19, 2027.
Graduate Teaching Assistant - History Full Description
Office Location
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
1201 W. University Drive
Human Resources
MASS Building 2nd Floor
Edinburg, TX 78539
Edinburg: (956)665-2451
Brownsville: (956) 882-8205
Office hours:
Monday-Friday
8:00a.m. - 5:00p.m.
Staff Recruitment: [email protected]
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Faculty Recruitment:
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Robert C. Vackar College of Business & Entrepreneurship: [email protected]
College of Sciences Office of the Dean: [email protected]
College of Education and P-16 Integration: [email protected]
College of Fine Arts: [email protected]
College of Liberal Arts: [email protected]
Website: https://careers.utrgv.edu
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| Assistantship Title | Graduate Teaching Assistant |
|---|---|
| Job Class Code | 10047 |
| FLSA | Exempt |
| Minimum Qualifications | 1. Must be in good academic standing |
| Posting Number | A1511 |
|---|---|
| Working Title | Graduate Teaching Assistant - History |
| Location | Edinburg, Texas |
| College | College of Liberal Arts |
| Department | College of Liberal Arts / History |
| Division | Provost - Academic Affairs |
| FTE | .50 |
| Scope of Job | General classroom management. Assist instructor with both online and traditional face to face classes. Must attend sessions and fulfill assignments made by instructor. Meet regularly with instructor and provide office hours for students. Maintain attendance records, grading assignments and exams. Other duties or tasks as assigned by instructor. Willing to work at either campus assigned based on department needs. |
| Discipline Specific Required Qualifications | 1. Submit with application a letter of intent, a resume and a list of three reference we may contact. 2. Ability to work well with diverse groups of people. 3. Obtain effective communication skills for interacting with prospective students. 4. Must possess superior writing and editing skills. 5. Reliable to work at Edinburg or Brownsville campus to support traditional face to face classes. |
| Preferred Qualifications | Full Time Graduate Student with GPA of 3.0 or above. Applicants with at least a minor in undergraduate history may apply. Students pursuing a MA in History or MAIS in History will be given priority. |
| Salary | 5,800.00-7,250.00 per semester |
| Number of Vacancies | 2 |
| Desired Start Date | 01/19/2027 |
| 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. |
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| Open Date | 10/12/2026 |
| Special Instructions to Applicants | Dear 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 Birth *Social Security Number *Gender *Ethnicity/Race Please 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 Link | https://careers.utrgv.edu/postings/52803 |
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- Resume
- Cover Letter/Letter of Application
- Unofficial Transcripts
- List of 3 References
- Letter of Interest
Optional Documents
- Multi Media
- Certifications and Licenses
- Training Certificates
- Other Document
- Evidence of Teaching Effectiveness
- Unofficial Transcripts 2
- Unofficial Transcripts 3
- Unofficial Graduate Transcripts
- Teaching Statement
- Research Statement
- Additional Document
- NCCPA Certification
- State Licensure
- Representative Research Publication/Grant Documents
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