Job Information
University of Texas Rio Grande Valley Graduate Assistant Instructor in Edinburg, Texas
Title Information
Assistantship TitleGraduate Assistant Instructor
Job Class Code10066
FLSAExempt
Minimum Qualifications
Must be in good academic standing
Hold a bachelor’s degree or higher appropriate to the area of service
Have successfully completed eighteen (18) hours of graduate course work in the assigned
teaching discipline
- 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 NumberA1046
Working TitleGraduate Assistant Instructor
LocationEdinburg, Texas
CollegeN/A
DepartmentOffice of Professional Education and Workforce Development
DivisionDivision of Governmental and Community Relations
FTE.5
Scope of Job
Teaching
· Facilitate classroom activities, discussions, and exercises to reinforce language learning objectives.
· Utilize technology and multimedia resources to enhance the learning experience.
· Conduct regular assessments and progress monitoring to track student development.
· Collaborate with staff to integrate language skills (listening, speaking, reading, writing) effectively into lesson plans.
· Provide individualized assistance to students to address specific language acquisition challenges.
Curriculum Development
· Research and incorporate authentic materials and cultural content to promote language proficiency and cultural competence.
· Contribute innovative ideas and materials for curriculum enhancement, lesson planning, and adaptation to diverse student needs.
· Participate in curriculum review meetings and provide feedback on existing materials and course offerings.
· Assist in the development of supplementary materials, such as handouts, worksheets, and online resources.
· Collaborate with ELP staff to align curriculum with program objectives and standards.
Classroom Administrative Support
· Assist in the organization and coordination of program-related events, such as workshops, seminars, and guest speaker sessions.
· Assist in the administration of ESL program activities, including scheduling, grading, and record-keeping.
· Assist in the recruitment and training of peer tutors and conversation partners.
· Coordinate with assigned faculty and staff to ensure smooth operation of program instruction activities and events.
· Provide support for student recruitment, orientation, and advising as needed.
Discipline Specific Required Qualifications
The position is available to full-time graduate students enrolled in the MA English as a Second Language program with 18 hours of graduate coursework prior to Fall 2024.
Must be enrolled to the Master of Arts (MA) in English as a Second Language program.
Preferred Qualifications
· Availability to work in Edinburg and Brownsville locations.
· Ability to use standard office equipment, personal computer, Office 365 applications, including but not limited to MS Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Microsoft Teams, etc.
· Teaching experience.
Salary$1,250 Monthly
Number of Vacancies2
Desired Start Date09/01/2024
Posting Detail Information
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 Date06/03/2024
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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Social Security Number
Gender
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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 Linkhttps://careers.utrgv.edu/postings/43036
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Applicant Documents
Required Documents
Resume
List of 3 References
Optional Documents
- Letter of Interest