Creative Writing: Graduate Teaching Assistant

The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley Job Site

Rio Grande Valley, TX

Title Information

Assistantship Title

Job Class Code

10047

FLSA

Exempt

Minimum Qualifications

1. Currently admitted to the MFA program at UTRGV Graduate School
2. Be in good academic standing
3. Hold a bachelor’s degree or higher appropriate to the area of service
4. 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

A1396

Working Title

Creative Writing: Graduate Teaching Assistant

Location

Rio Grande Valley, Texas

College

College of Fine Arts

Department

College of Fine Arts / Creative Writing

Division

Provost - Academic Affairs

FTE

varies

Scope of Job

Graduate Teaching Assistant
Duties include, but are not limited to, providing timely written and evaluative feedback on student work; monitoring/proctoring course activities; co-leading discussion and/or workshop sessions with the guidance of the professor; providing office hour assistance to students; and performing clerical and other tasks associated with course instruction and department activities. Duties also include weekly meetings with the supervisor(s)/teaching mentor(s). GTA’s will be required to take a related pedagogy course listed in the MFA degree plan or as approved by the department chair and complete all required trainings for UTRGV employment, including Brightspace trainings.

Discipline Specific Required Qualifications

Scope of Duties:

The Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing program is seeking MFA students for our Graduate Teaching Assistantship program. The Graduate Teaching Assistant will work closely with faculty members in the Department of Creative Writing and gain experience by assisting with undergraduate courses.

Preferred Qualifications

Salary

Commensurate with Qualifications and Experience

Number of Vacancies

Multiple

Desired Start Date

09/01/2026 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 Date

06/01/2026

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