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English Graduate Teaching Assistants (GTAs) are graduate students, typically pursuing a master's or doctoral degree in English or related fields, who assist faculty members with teaching responsibilities at colleges or universities. Their duties often include leading discussion sections, grading assignments, holding office hours, and sometimes teaching their own classes under supervision. GTAs gain valuable teaching experience while supporting undergraduate education. This role helps prepare them for future academic or educational careers.

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To thrive as an English Graduate Teaching Assistant, you generally need a degree in English or a related field, strong subject knowledge, and a passion for education. Familiarity with classroom technology, learning management systems, and sometimes basic teaching certifications are commonly required. Excellent communication, organization, and the ability to build rapport with students and staff are standout soft skills. These abilities ensure effective support for lead teachers, foster a positive learning environment, and contribute to students' academic success.

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English Graduate Teaching Assistants often encounter challenges such as adapting their communication style to suit diverse student abilities, managing classroom behavior, and balancing multiple responsibilities like grading, lesson preparation, and providing feedback. Collaborating with lead teachers requires flexibility and the ability to quickly learn and implement different teaching strategies. Overcoming these challenges can significantly enhance your instructional skills and prepare you for future teaching roles.

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Being an English Graduate Teaching Assistant offers valuable experience in education, communication, and classroom management, often serving as a stepping stone to teaching or related careers. The role typically involves supporting teachers, preparing materials, and working with students, with schedules aligned to school hours. Compensation varies by institution but generally provides a foundation for professional development in the education sector.
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Infographic showing various English Graduate Teaching Assistant job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 75% Full Time, 21% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 98% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $40,672 per year, or $19.6 per hour.

Graduate Teaching Asst (NE)

University of Utah

Salt Lake City, UT • On-site

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Retirement

Re-posted 20 days ago

Key responsibilities

  • Grade exams, proctor exams, and support students as needed.

  • Organize, store, and analyze research data, and complete miscellaneous research tasks.

  • Assist with research-related activities as assigned.

University Of Utah rating

7.2

Company rating: 7.2 out of 10

Based on 159 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

390th of 629 rated colleges and universities

Job description

Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time)

Job Summary

Teaching assistant duties including grading and proctoring exams, and serving as a resource who provides student support as necessary. Research related activities include data organization, storage, and analysis, as well as completing miscellaneous research-related tasks as assigned.

Responsibilities

  • Teaching assistant duties including grading and proctoring exams and serving as a resource for student support as necessary.
  • Research-related activities including data organization, storage, and analysis, as well as completing miscellaneous research-related tasks as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

This job posting is only available to University of Utah students who have been awarded a Federal Work-Study Award for the current year. Please login to CIS and go to the Finance/Financial Aid section to view your Financial Aid Status. If you have not received a Federal Work-Study Award, do not complete and submit this application. Before hire, this employer will confirm that you have received a Federal Work-Study Award for the current year.

Additional Information

The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems ("URS"). Eligible new hires with prior URS service may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at (801) 581-7447 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS’ post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or University Human Resource Management at (801) 581-7447 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.
This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.
The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education.
Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.
Consistent with state and federal law, the University of Utah does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy‑related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran’s status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both.
To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability or if you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity and Title IX (OEO). More information, including the Director/Title IX Coordinator’s office address, electronic mail address, and telephone number can be located at: University of Utah Non‑Discrimination page.
Online reports may be submitted at https://oeo.utah.edu

Required Documents
  • Resume
Optional Documents
  • Cover Letter
  • Historical Only – Do Not Use – See Description for More Information – Appropriate discharge document (such as DD‑2214) – Veteran Only
  • Historical Only – Do Not Use – See Document Description for More Information – Addendum to the University of Utah – Veteran Only
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The University of Utah is the state’s flagship institution of higher education, with 18 schools and colleges, more than 100 undergraduate majors and graduate programs, and an enrollment of more than 38,000 students. It is a member of the Association of American Universities—an invitation-only, prestigious group of 71 leading research institutions. The U is advancing a new national model for higher education that delivers societal impact through education, research, health care, and community service, while making social, economic, and cultural contributions that improve lives across Utah and around the world.

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