Are you interested in a graduate assistantship?
The M.A. in TW&DR program offers several graduate assistantships each year. Graduate assistants (GAs) usually teach 3 sections of first-year writing each year at the regular adjunct pay rate of $750 per credit hour (for a total of $9,000 per year). These assistantships are renewable for a second year given satisfactory performance in both teaching and graduate coursework (for more information, see UT Policy 705). GAs must be enrolled in at least 6 credits per semester and maintain good standing in the program. GAs will attend a week-long workshop before classes begin in the fall and will enroll in a practicum during their first semester (ENGL 6820) to receive intensive training in teaching first-year writing.
GAs will need to be available to teach during the day. Most GAs, especially during the first year, will be assigned classes on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday in the morning and/or early afternoon and will be required to take a 3-credit practicum during the fall semester.
How to Apply
Apply as part of your application to the master’s program. Check the box indicating you want to be considered for a graduate assistantship and upload your letter of intent.
Application Deadline
To be considered for a graduate assistantship, you must submit your graduate application and statement of intent by April 15.