Job TitleGA Teaching/ GA Research : CSCI - Assistant Agency East Texas A&M University Department Computer Science & Info System Proposed Minimum SalaryCommensurate Job LocationCommerce, Texas Job TypeGraduate Assistant Job Description The department of Computer Science & Information Systems is looking for Graduate Assistants for the Spring 2027 semesters. IMPORTANT: We are only able to hire CS students. We are not able to hire students from Business Analytics. IMPORTANT: We will close the hiring process as soon as we have found enough candidates, so please apply early and do not wait until the due date. Graduate Teaching Assistants (GAT) assist our faculty in teaching classes. The main duties are supervising labs, answering students' questions, proctoring tests, and grading undergraduate assignments and tests. GAT must be able to work on campus. The qualifications are: strong responsibility good communication skill good academic standing (GPA 3.0 or higher) experience in Python, Java, and C++; ability to learn new programming languages and CS concepts fast Graduate Research Assistants (GAR) assist our faculty in the research projects, and are expected to work 20 hours/week. The general qualifications are: strong desire in research good academic standing (GPA 3.0 or higher) experience in research project related to robotics, artificial intelligence, image processing and data science Each research faculty may have specific requirements for their GAR. The department may reassign a GAT as GAR or vice versa. To apply, please provide the following documents (Read carefully): Resume A cover letter that contains all the information required by the application form. It is strongly recommended that you download and fill the form, and use it as your cover letter. Please also indicate whether you are writing a thesis or taking the comprehensive exam in the area of research interest. Recommendation letter (If the recommender is a faculty at TAMUC, do not upload a full letter. Instead, please just list their name(s). Your instructors in the CS department will automatically be contacted in the reviewing process, so you do not need to ask them for recommendation. ) Transcripts IMPORTANT: All documents should be PDF files. Please upload your documents to the corresponding links. Please apply early. Please do not wait until the last moment. This position will close when all positions are filled. 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 [email protected].