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As of Sep 11, 2026, the average hourly pay for graduate instructor in Plano, TX is $18.42, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $11.97 and $21.63 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 Plano, TX as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 2% As Needed, 82% Full Time, 14% Part Time, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 96% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 3% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $38,304 per year, or $18.4 per hour.

Adjunct Instructor Pool - Graduate Education

Fort Worth, TX

Texas Wesleyan University
Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools • 201 - 500 employees
Learn more about Texas Wesleyan Universityexternal

Part-time

Re-posted 21 days ago

Job description

Position Information
Job Title Adjunct Instructor Pool - Graduate Education Position Summary
Designs and delivers instruction in graduate education courses offered by the School of Education. Participates in all department, various schools, and University-wide tasks and activities.
Applications for adjunct positions are reviewed as part-time faculty assignments become available.
Adjunct positions are posted as pools and do not necessarily reflect our current adjunct needs. Pooled applications are reviewed based on adjunct need.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
  • Prepares lessons and delivers instruction primarily for graduate courses.
  • Adheres to the faculty handbook and faculty guide.
  • Meets classes for the required time and days in accordance with polices established for class schedule.
  • Holds required office hours and submits contracts, book requests, syllabi, grades, evaluations, and other required paperwork and reports in a timely manner.
  • Remains knowledgeable of current research activities in respective discipline by reading journal articles, attending conferences, and maintaining relationships with other fellow researchers.
  • Participates in curriculum assessment.
  • Other duties as assigned by the Dean or Department Chair.
Education, Certifications and/or Licenses
  • Ed.D., an earned doctorate is required,
  • Texas Teacher Certified.
Experience
  • Prior teaching experience at the College or University level preferred with evidence of teaching excellence.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
  • Ability to work effectively with other University personnel.
  • Ability to provide service to both the University and the community.
  • Ability to comply with rules, standards, regulations and laws related to student records.
  • Ability to adhere to University and departmental policies and procedures.
  • Ability to comply with rules, standards, regulations, FERPA related laws, and laws related to student records and confidentiality.
  • Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, and/or governmental regulations.
  • Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
  • Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, students, and University employees.
  • Ability to calculate figures & amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, & volume.
  • Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra, geometry, calculus and statistics.
  • Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
  • Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
  • Ability to complete all physical tasks as needed.
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number 2016AS785P Posting Open Date 01/01/2026 Open Until Filled Posting Close Date Special Instructions to Applicants

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