• Graduate Assistant Instructor :Physics & Astronomy

    University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (Rio Grande, TX)


    Title Information

     

    Assistantship TitleGraduate Assistant Instructor

     

    Job Class Code10066

     

    FLSAExempt

    Minimum Qualifications

    Minimum Qualifications

    1. Be in good academic standing

    2. Hold a bachelor’s or higher degree appropriate to the area of service

    3. Be registered full-time for the respective semester (nine semester credit hours during the fall semester, nine semester credit hours during the spring semester, three 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 NumberA1337

     

    Working TitleGraduate Assistant Instructor :Physics & Astronomy

     

    LocationRio Grande Valley, Texas

     

    CollegeCollege of Sciences

     

    DepartmentCollege of Sciences / Physics and Astronomy

     

    DivisionProvost - Academic Affairs

     

    FTE.5

     

    Scope of Job

     

    Graduate Assistant Instructor will be the Instructor of Record and

     

    responsible for teaching the courses assigned by the department

     

    graduate coordinator.

    Discipline Specific Required Qualifications

    Enrolled in a graduate degree program in a discipline relevant to the instructional assignment. Demonstrated academic achievement and subject-matter knowledge. Strong written and oral communication skills. Ability to work independently and collaboratively with faculty and students. Availability to work up to 20 hours per week with a flexible schedule

    Preferred Qualifications

    The Graduate Assistant Instructor position is available to full-time graduate students, preferably those in good academic standing and in the Physics & Astronomy field.

     

    Salary$1250

     

    Number of VacanciesVaries

     

    Desired Start Date09/15/2025

     

    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 Date01/13/2026

    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 Linkhttps://careers.utrgv.edu/postings/49933

     

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