Graduate Assistant Instructor- Literatures & Cultural Studies

Title Information

Assistantship TitleGraduate Assistant Instructor

Job Class Code10066

FLSAExempt

Minimum Qualifications

1. Must be in good academic standing

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

3. Have successfully completed eighteen (18) hours of graduate course work in the assigned

teaching discipline

1. Be registered full-time for the respective semester – nine (9) semester credit hours during the fall semester, nine (9) semester credit hours during the spring semester, or three (3) semester credit hours during the summer session or be registered in the required number of semester credit hours to fulfill the only remaining requirements of the degree plan.

Position Information

Posting NumberA1383

Working TitleGraduate Assistant Instructor- Literatures & Cultural Studies

LocationRio Grande Valley, Texas

CollegeCollege of Liberal Arts

DepartmentCollege of Liberal Arts / Literatures and Cultural Studies

DivisionProvost - Academic Affairs

FTE.250

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

The Graduate Assistant Instructor position is available to full-time graduate students with 18 hours of graduate English coursework prior to Fall 2026.

Preferred Qualifications

Preference will be given to students in the MA English program on the Literatures & Cultural Studies track. GTA or GA experience preferred.

Salary

Number of VacanciesVaries

Desired Start Date09/01/2026

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 Date05/08/2026

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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.

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Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Resume

• Cover Letter/Letter of Application

• Unofficial Transcripts

Optional Documents