GA Teaching : Art- Assistant

Job TitleGA Teaching : Art- Assistant Agency East Texas A&M University Department Art Proposed Minimum SalaryCommensurate Job LocationCommerce, Texas Job TypeGraduate Assistant Job Description GA - Teaching: ART Job Description Summary This Graduate Assistant-Teaching for the Department of Art assists department chairperson, faculty members, or other professional staff members in college or university by performing teaching or teaching-related duties. Skills and areas of development that will be achieved through the role of this position (ex: customer service, time management, communication, and specific field knowledge). Major/Essential Duties of Job: Meet with supervisors to discuss students' grades, and to complete required grade-related paperwork. Notify instructors of errors or problems with assignments. Order or obtain materials needed for classes. Prepare and proctor examinations. Evaluate and grade examinations, assignments, and papers, and record grades. Return assignments to students in accordance with established deadlines. Schedule and maintain regular office hours to meet with students. Develop teaching materials such as syllabi, visual aids, answer keys, supplementary notes, and course websites. Lead discussion sections, tutorials, and laboratory sections. Teach or assist undergraduate level courses. Copy and distribute classroom materials. Attend lectures given by the instructor whom they are assisting. Occasional Duties: Other duties as assigned. Required Education and Experience: Education: Must be active student at the graduate level for Texas A&M University – Commerce. Knowledge / Skills: Punctual. Good computer skills (list programs your department uses, for example Microsoft Word or Excel). Ability to: Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others. Ability to handle confidential matters and to be professional. Preferred Education and Experience: Attaining education in field of study towards the position being hired for. A degree of familiarity with online teaching. All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check. Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer. Welcome to East Texas A&M University, where We Transform Lives. That transformation can begin right here with student employment. Whether you are an undergraduate student worker, a work-study student, or a graduate assistant, on-campus employment offers the opportunity to gain valuable experience, build professional skills, and earn income while pursuing your education. As a proud Lion, your success is our mission. Student worker positions are part-time roles available throughout the university in a variety of departments and offices. These roles help students gain hands-on experience in a professional setting. May work up to 19 hours per week while classes are in session May work full-time during breaks and summer if enrolled for the upcoming fall Must not work during scheduled class times Open to all actively enrolled students regardless of financial aid status Students do not need to be enrolled during summer if they plan to return in the fall Work-study positions are need-based jobs funded through federal or state financial aid programs and allow students to earn money to help pay for educational expenses. Must be awarded federal or state work-study through Financial Aid May work up to 19 hours per week during the semester May work full-time during breaks and summer if returning in the fall Must not work during scheduled class times Positions are limited to the amount awarded and must follow program guidelines Graduate assistantships offer opportunities to teach, conduct research, or assist in academic departments while continuing your graduate education. To qualify, students must: Be fully admitted to a graduate program (not provisional or non-degree) Be in good standing with a minimum 3.0 GPA Be enrolled in courses each term of the assistantship Meet specific credit hour and subject requirements for teaching or lab roles Non-native English speakers must demonstrate language proficiency Research assistants must complete Responsible Conduct in Research training Work up to 20 hours per week, depending on the appointment May have teaching or research assignments, or provide administrative support For additional assistance or questions regarding your job application, please email HR.StudentHiring@etamu.edu.