School of Art and Design: Graduate Assistant (Assistantships)

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Title Information

Assistantship Title Graduate Assistant Job Class Code 10096 FLSA Exempt Minimum Qualifications

1. Currently admitted to the MFA Program at UTRGV School of Art and Design

2. Be in good academic standing

3. Be registered full-time for the respective semester (nine semester credit hours during the fall

semester, nine semester credit hours during the spring semester, three semester credit hours during the summer session(s)), or in the required number of semester credit hours to fulfill the only remaining requirements on the degree plan.

Position Information

Posting Number A1184 Working Title School of Art and Design: Graduate Assistant (Assistantships) Location Rio Grande Valley, Texas College College of Fine Arts Department College of Fine Arts / Art and Design Division Provost - Academic Affairs FTE varies Scope of Job

The School of Art & Design is seeking graduate students for the School of Art graduate assistantship program. Students must be accepted into the School of Art & Design graduate program.

• 10096 - Graduate Assistant: Duties must be related to the student's field of study or provide professional development and will vary depending on the project and/or assigned responsibilities. Graduate Assistants may be assigned to professional staff in any department of the University. Additional details will be provided by the hiring department.

Discipline Specific Required Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• Must be admitted to the MFA Program at UTRGV
• Must be in good academic standing.
• Be registered full-time for the respective semester (nine semester credit hours during the fall semester, nine semester credit hours during the spring semester, six semester credit hours during the summer session or be registered in the required number of semester credit hours to fulfill the only remaining requirements on the degree plan.

Preferred Qualifications Salary Commensurate with Qualifications and Experience Number of Vacancies Multiple Desired Start Date 09/01/2026

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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 06/01/2026 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:

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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.

Quick Link https://careers.utrgv.edu/postings/46497

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Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter/Letter of Application
• Unofficial Transcripts

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