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Lecturer

Campus, IL ยท On-site

The appointee is expected to contribute to ongoing curriculum development, supervise Honours and postgraduate students, and conduct and produce high-quality research in Strategic Communications and ...

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How much do postgraduate student jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 9, 2026, the average hourly pay for postgraduate student in the United States is $21.89, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $17.79 and $25.96 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Postgraduate Student vs Research Assistant?

AspectPostgraduate StudentResearch Assistant
Required credentialsEnrolled in a postgraduate program, often a master's or PhDBachelor's or master's degree, sometimes pursuing further education
Work environmentAcademic settings, university labs, classroomsResearch labs, academic institutions, sometimes industry
Employer and industry usageUniversities, colleges, research institutionsUniversities, research centers, government agencies
Common search and comparison intentUnderstanding educational roles, academic career pathsJob responsibilities, research tasks, career progression

Postgraduate students are enrolled in advanced degree programs and focus on coursework and research as part of their studies. Research assistants are typically employed to support research projects, often working in labs or academic settings. While postgraduate students may serve as research assistants, not all research assistants are enrolled students. The roles overlap in research environment and industry usage, but their primary focus differs: education versus research support.

What jobs can you get with a postgraduate student?

Postgraduate students can pursue a variety of roles such as research assistant, data analyst, project manager, or academic positions, depending on their field of study. These jobs often require specialized knowledge, advanced skills, and sometimes certifications, and may involve part-time or full-time schedules in academic, corporate, or research settings.

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Infographic showing various Postgraduate Student job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 59% Full Time, 37% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 80% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 19% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $45,535 per year, or $21.9 per hour.

Associate Professor - Counselling

Orange Park, FL โ€ข On-site

$80 - $100/hr

Other

Posted 21 days ago


Job description

RESPONSIBILITIES Teaching & Learning
  • Undertake teaching and teaching related duties such as design, preparation and development of teaching materials; conduct classes/lectures, tutorials and practicals; consultation with students, invigilation, marking and assessment
  • Participate and contribute in high quality programme and curriculum development
  • Plan and implement teaching strategies to optimise student learning as well as to motivate them
  • Support in research project work and scholarship of postgraduate students
  • Establish and maintain high standards of teaching and effective learning to meet the Universityโ€™s teaching and learning expectations
Research
  • Participate in scholarly activities, including undertaking research, conference presentation, journal publications and relevant community work
  • Support efforts to secure grants for research activities and scholarship as co-researcher
  • Achieve the specified set of research outcome targets for Associate Professor level of appointment
Administration and Other Activities
  • Undertake and contribute in administrative responsibilities such as attending departmental meetings, participate in committees and working groups within the Department, School and Faculty
  • Participate in continuous relevant professional activities
  • Assist in establishing linkages with external organisations/ professional bodies in academic related matters
REQUIREMENTS
  • Possess a PhD from a recognised university in Counselling or any related fields
  • Candidate must have at least five (5) years of experience in teaching / research / industry
  • Possess a strong publication record with at least three (3) Q1/Q2 publications in C.I. journals (ISI, SCOPUS) in the last 5 years
  • Secured research grant(s) as a Principal Investigator worth RM75,000-RM100,000 (cumulative)
  • Graduated at least two (2) PhD students
  • H-index of minimum 5
  • Experience working in higher education environment and a track record of teaching experience and professional knowledge of curriculum development or good record of professional experience with evidence of coaching and mentoring and a high quality of presentation skills
  • Experience in developing teaching methodologies and materials, including the effective use of IT technologies in the facilitation of teaching and learning
  • Experience working on research projects and activities or experience of professional practice/consultancy work, including evidence of appropriate outputs
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