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How much do graduate instructor jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 13, 2026, the average hourly pay for graduate instructor in McAllen, TX is $18.28, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $11.88 and $21.49 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Graduate Instructor vs Teaching Assistant?

AspectGraduate InstructorTeaching Assistant
Required CredentialsGraduate degree or enrollment in a graduate program, often with teaching experienceUndergraduate or graduate student, sometimes with teaching assistantship experience
Work EnvironmentLead instruction, develop lesson plans, and grade assignmentsAssist lead instructors, support classroom activities, and grade work
Employer & Industry UsageUniversities and colleges, primarily in higher educationUniversities, colleges, and sometimes K-12 settings

In summary, a Graduate Instructor typically leads classes and develops curriculum, requiring more advanced credentials, while a Teaching Assistant supports instructors and assists with grading and classroom management. Both roles are common in higher education but differ in responsibilities and qualifications.

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Infographic showing various Graduate Instructor job openings in McAllen, TX as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 2% As Needed, 76% Full Time, 18% Part Time, and 4% Contract. Highlights an 96% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 3% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $38,021 per year, or $18.3 per hour.

Graduate Assistant Instructor

Edinburg, TX • On-site

The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Education • 1 - 5K employees
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Job description

Title Information
Assistantship Title Graduate Assistant Instructor Job Class Code 10066 FLSA Exempt 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
4. 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 Number A0930 Working Title Graduate Assistant Instructor Location Edinburg, Texas College College of Liberal Arts Department College of Liberal Arts / Sociology Division Provost - Academic Affairs FTE .25 or .50 Scope of Job
Student will be teaching a Sociology course under supervision of the department.
Discipline Specific Required Qualifications
Must have 18hrs of Graduate course hrs in sociology.
Preferred Qualifications Salary 2900 or 5800 per semester Number of Vacancies 2 Desired Start Date 09/01/2023
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 07/13/2023 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.
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