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Posting Details
Title Information
Assistantship Title
Graduate Teaching Assistant
Job Class Code
10047
FLSA
Exempt
Minimum Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:

• Must be admitted to a graduate degree program
• Must be in good academic standing
• Hold a bachelor's degree or higher appropriate to the area of service
• 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, 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 Number
A1372
Working Title
Graduate Teaching Assistant for Health & Biomedical Sciences 2026-2027
Location
Edinburg, Texas
College
College of Health Professions
Department
College of Health Professions / Health and Biomedical Sciences
Division
Provost - Academic Affairs
FTE
.50
Scope of Job
Primary function
A Graduate Teaching Assistant (GTA) under the supervision of the faculty and/or staff, may assist faculty with various lab related tasks, provide guidance to students on lab processes, protocols and safety, laboratory operational needs such as prep and set up and other associated duties, as assigned. Graduate Teaching Assistants provide professional level laboratory teaching assistance under the direct supervision of a faculty supervisor or staff. Work schedules will vary depending on department needs.
Discipline Specific Required Qualifications
Roles/Responsibilities
• Provides general assistance to faculty members in instructional activities. May include taking attendance and monitoring students. The GTA may repeat the instructor's instructions for the lab or review the instructor's lecture power point if lab groups are separated by walls/space for the same lab section in a classroom.
• Proctors' examinations, grade tests, assignments, and post-lab assessments.
• Facilitates discussion groups and group projects.
• Assist the lab instructor to provide student support in the lab including student interaction, technique demonstration, and reinforcing concepts introduced in the lecture and labs.
• Assist faculty and Lab Manager in lab preparation and clean-up. These tasks will include preparing chemical solutions/buffers, autoclaving/sterilizing materials, preparing microbiology plates or slants and cultures gathering materials and equipment for BMED labs and other assigned tasks.
• Enforce laboratory rules and procedures while interacting with students and serve as a positive and professional role model.
• Graduate Teaching Assistants are also responsible for maintaining professional interactions with their students, staff, faculty and supervisors. They will submit biweekly reports to the direct supervisor in a timely fashion and attend meetings, as scheduled.
Preferred Qualifications
Knowledge, skills and abilities
• Commitment to student learning outcomes and evidence-based teaching practices
• Knowledge of higher education teaching principles and practices
• Skill in organizing resources and establishing priorities and time management
• Skill in planning, organization, coordination of activities and strong work ethic
• Ability to establish and maintain a collegial working relationship with faculty, staff and students
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Skill in the use of personal computer and related software applications
Salary
$1,250 monthly
Number of Vacancies
2
Desired Start Date
09/01/2026
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 Date
05/01/2026
Special Instructions to Applicants
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https://careers.utrgv.edu/postings/50757