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Assistantship Title Graduate Assistant Job Class Code 10096 FLSA Exempt Minimum Qualifications
Must be admitted to a graduate degree program.
Must be in good academic standing
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 A1384 Working Title Graduate Assistant- Literatures & Cultural Studies Location Rio Grande Valley, Texas College College of Liberal Arts Department College of Liberal Arts / Literatures and Cultural Studies Division Provost - Academic Affairs FTE .250 Scope of Job
Assist faculty with administrative work and with office duties as needed. Maximum appointment is limited to 50% FTE (20 hours per week).
Discipline Specific Required Qualifications
The Graduate Assistant position is available to full-time enrolled graduate students
Preferred Qualifications
Preference to those in good standing with the MA English program. Students available to work at both campuses.
Salary Number of Vacancies Varies Desired Start Date 09/01/2026
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Open Date 05/08/2026 Special Instructions to Applicants
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