Fall Teaching Assistant; Doctoral Student

Fall 2026 Teaching Assistant (Doctoral Student)

Hiring Department: School of Civic Leadership

Position Open To: All Applicants

Weekly Scheduled

Hours:

20

FLSA Status: Exempt from FLSA

Earliest

Start Date:

Immediately

Position Duration: Expected to Continue Until Dec 31, 2026

Location: Austin, TX

As the School of Civic Leadership is an interdisciplinary unit, it seeks Teaching Assistants across a variety of academic fields including but not limited to:
Government/Political Science, History, Economics, Business, Statistics, Philosophy, and related fields.

• Assist with grading of assignments such as projects, exams, and essays.
• Host office hours.
• Facilitate intellectual discussion sessions.
• Monitor and track attendance, uphold attendance policy.
• Proctor exams.
• Carry out additional academic administrative duties as assigned by instructor.

• Current graduate student in Government/Political Science, History, Economics, Business, Statistics, Philosophy or a related field.
• Must be in good academic standing.

$4,205 monthly (equivalent to a 40‑hour work week; prorated for 10‑20 hour work week).

• Resume/CV
• Faculty recommendation
• Letter of interest
• Fall 2026 availability to work

The University of Texas at Austin is an equal‑opportunity/affirmative action employer and complies with all applicable federal and state laws. The University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.

A criminal history background check will be required for finalists under consideration for this position.

If hired, you will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification I‑9 form and present acceptable documents to prove identity and authorization to work in the United States within three days of employment.