What are the responsibilities and job description for the Graduate Assistant Teaching- Music position at tamus?
Job TitleGraduate Assistant Teaching- Music Agency East Texas A&M University Department Music Proposed Minimum SalaryCommensurate Job LocationCommerce, Texas Job TypeGraduate Assistant Job Description INSTRUCTIONS TO APPLICANT: During the application process the “My Experience” page has a section provided “Attachments (Resume/CV, References, Cover letter, etc.)” to upload required documents. Use the Upload button to add each document. You will be able to upload up to 5 documents. Be aware that the maximum size allowed for any one document is 5MB. All documents must be electronically submitted through the Texas A&M Online Employment Services website to be considered. Incomplete or improperly submitted applications may be excluded from consideration. Please provide the following documents: Cover Letter Resume/CV Please submit your application here to be considered for a GAT or GAToR position in Fall 2026. Salary: $4K a semester Graduate Assistant Teaching (GAT) requires recipients to assist with teaching courses in the department in which they are assigned. Under the supervision of a faculty member be assigned to activities such as: assisting with courses or teaching labs; grading assignments and exams or assisting professors with large lectures and/or online courses. These duties must be attached to a specific course(s) in order for a student to be hired as a GAT. GATs who assist the instructor of record with a zero-credit lab associated with a classroom course must have completed twelve hours of graduate or upper-level undergraduate coursework directly related to the undergraduate course being taught. GATs assisting with a zero-credit lab must work under the direct supervision of the instructor of record, complete lab safety, supervision training, and be evaluated on a semester basis by faculty. 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.