School of Music: Graduate Assistant Job at University of Texas Rio Grande Valley

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The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
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Title Information

Assistantship Title: Graduate Assistant

Job Class Code: 10096

FLSA: Exempt

Minimum Qualifications

1. Currently admitted to the Graduate School
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 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: A1030

Working Title: School of Music: Graduate Assistant

Location: College of Fine Arts

Department: College of Fine Arts / Music

Division: Provost - Academic Affairs

FTE: .5

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. Students will work closely with faculty and staff.

Graduate Assistant duties include but are not limited to applied studio assistance, lab organization and technician work, curriculum and program development, inventory management, instructional methodologies, course technology, collaborative chamber and ensemble rehearsals and performances, and grading of undergraduate student work.

Discipline Specific Required Qualifications

Maximum appointment is limited to twenty (20) hours per week (50% FTE).

1. Must be admitted to a graduate degree program.
2. Must 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 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: 09/01/2024

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: 04/02/2024