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As of Jul 11, 2026, the average hourly pay for graduate instructor in the United States is $19.24, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $12.50 and $22.60 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 the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 3% As Needed, 73% Full Time, 21% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 98% Physical, and 2% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $40,021 per year, or $19.2 per hour.
Graduate Assistant 12 Mo

Graduate Assistant 12 Mo

Arkansas State University

State University, AR • On-site

$13K/mo

Full-time

Posted 8 days ago


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Job description

Employment Status:
Graduate Assistant (up to 20 Hrs)
Type of Employment:
Graduate Assistant
# of openings:
1
Location:
ASU-Jonesboro
Proposed Salary Range:
$13,644.00
Closing:
7/15/26
Please note: All postings close at 12 A.M. CST on the closing date. This employer participates in E-Verify.
Position Summary:
The primary purpose of a graduate assistantship is to promote the student's successful completion of an academic program while giving them experience working in an academic environment.
Graduate assistantships support the University's teaching, research and service missions for the benefit of students in areas closely related to their chosen field of study.
There are three types of graduate assistantships at A-State: Graduate Teaching Assistants (GTA); Graduate Research Assistants (GRA); and Graduate Administrative Support Assistants (GSA).
Duties & Responsibilities:
Graduate Teaching Assistants support faculty-led instruction while contributing to the career training of the student. General duties of GTAs include assisting with course delivery, student assessment, and student learning activities, including leading discussions or laboratories, grading and providing feedback, holding office hours, and supporting course administration, while receiving supervised, mentored training designed to advance their professional development as educators and scholars. GTAs perform duties that are directly related to instruction and the GTA's professional development, work within defined hour limits (no more than 20 hours per week) and operate under the supervision of a faculty instructor; GTAs are typically not the instructor of record unless explicitly authorized. Typical roles for GTAs fall within the following broad categories:
1. Instructional support and direct instruction
2. Grading and student assessment
3. Student support and engagement
4. Course preparation and administration
5. Professional responsibilities related to teaching.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
Strong computer skills and good oral and written communication skills. Ability to follow instructions and complete assigned tasks and adhere to assigned work schedule.
General Days/Hours:
Graduate Assistants are expected to work an average of 20 hours a week.
Other:
This application will only be considered for the term selected on page one and should be submitted directly to the department that has the desired Graduate Assistant position. A new application form must be submitted for each new period that an assistantship is desired.
The Master and Specialist assistantships will have a maximum time limit of five semesters. An exception is made for students admitted based on a Bachelor's Degree rather than a Master's Degree to the Ed.S. in Psychology and Counseling; these students will have a maximum time limit of eight semesters. Doctoral assistantships will have a maximum time limit of eight semesters. Two summer terms of five weeks each will count as one semester in all programs.
Some departments may request additional information such as a resume and/or a potential work schedule. Please contact the department directly to see if they require the submission of any additional documentation with the GA Application.
Master Graduate Assistants will receive instate tuition, and Doctoral Graduate Assistants receive a full tuition waiver. The Credit Hour and GPA requirement must be met, and a waiver form must be filled out in Student Accounts in order to receive the appropriate tuition adjustment.
Minimum Qualifications:
Graduate Students must have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 on graduate work in order to be eligible for a Graduate Assistant position.
Master and Specialist GAs must complete a minimum of six hours of graduate credit during a regular semester. Their total credit hours (graduate and undergraduate) cannot exceed 12. Three graduate credit hours are required in the combined summer terms in order to hold a GA position in any summer term. Total summer credit hours may not exceed seven per summer term.
Doctoral GAs are required to take a minimum of nine credit hours during the regular semester and three credit hours during each summer term an assistantship is held. ASU's system currently does not update to reflect the full-time status of GAs who meet these registration requirements. Please contact Human Resources if validation of full-time status is needed.
E-Verify Participation Notice:
https://www.e-verify.gov/sites/default/files/everify/posters/EVerifyParticipationPoster.pdf
E-Verify Right to Work:
https://www.e-verify.gov/sites/default/files/everify/posters/IER_RightToWorkPoster%20Eng_Es.pdf

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