School of Music: Graduate Research Assistant

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Title Information

Assistantship Title Graduate Research Assistant Job Class Code 10095 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, 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 A1418 Working Title School of Music: Graduate Research Assistant Location Rio Grande Valley, Texas College College of Fine Arts Department College of Fine Arts / Music Division Provost - Academic Affairs FTE .50 Scope of Job

The School of Music is seeking graduate students for the School of Music Assistantship Program. Students must be accepted into the School of Music graduate program. These positions will work closely with a faculty member in research.

10095 Graduate Research Assistant

Duties will vary depending on the project and assigned research/scholarly functions, or other creative aspects. Additional details provided by Department.

FLSA: Exempt

FTE: 0.5

Eligible for In-State Tuition Waiver: Yes

Discipline Specific Required Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• Must be admitted to the MM graduate degree 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, three semester credit hours during the summer session or be performing supervised research with a UTRGV faculty member) 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 06/25/2026 Special Instructions to Applicants

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• Resume
• Letter of Interest
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