Academic Assistant, Contracts; Law Students

Academic Assistant, Contracts (Law Students Only)

Hiring Department:
School of Law

Position Open To:
All Applicants

Weekly Scheduled

Hours:

10

FLSA Status:
Non-Exempt from FLSA

Earliest

Start Date:

Immediately

Position Duration:
Expected to Continue Until May 15, 2027

Location:

UT MAIN CAMPUS

General Notes:
The University of Texas School of Law strives to create and promote an environment that values kindness and mutual respect and a culture that provides a deep sense of belonging for each member of our community.

Purpose:

Professor Alexander Zhang is hiring 1 to 3 academic assistants to help with research assistance on contract law course materials and/or teaching assistance for contract law course to be held in the Spring 2027 semester.

Responsibilities:

• Student engagement & support – Meeting with students to discuss contract law doctrine
• Course material development – Assistance with editing homework materials and in-class exercises
• Feedback & reflection – Providing feedback on class sessions

• Enrolled at the University of Texas at Austin as a law student
• Previous student of Professor Alexander Zhang's Contracts course in the Spring of 2026
• Meet minimum eligibility requirements for student employment
• Authorized to work in the United States

$19 per hour (1L, 2L, or Master's classification)

• Work may be performed at the Law School or remotely

• Must be available to work at least 5-10 hours per week
• Position ends on May 15, 2027
• Work can be completed independently on a schedule that the employee determines with oversight and direction regarding deadlines and deliverables

• Resume
• Completed Questionnaire