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Undergraduate Assistant Positions

Apply to be an Undergraduate TA!


As an Undergraduate TA, you’ll have the opportunity to develop your professional skillset as you share your academic knowledge with your peers.

Positions are not open year-round and are subject to instructional demand. Available positions may be posted in November and late July/early August, subject to departmental need.

Undergraduate assistants will communicate in a clear and organized manner so that others can effectively understand, make decisions and solve problems using sound, inclusive reasoning and judgment, and act equitably with integrity and accountability to self, others, and the organization.

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  • Timeline

    To apply for the position, students need to apply via Handshake.  The job posting is usually posted in November and late July/early August.

  • Requirements
    • Must be eligible to work in the United States
    • Completed ECO 304K and ECO 304L
    • Earned a B+ or higher in your UT economics courses
    • Have at least a 3.33 UT GPA
    • Be enrolled for 12 hours

    Work-study applicants are encouraged to apply (work-study eligibility is not required).

  • Qualifications of Ideal Candidate
    • Must be available to grade final exams
    • Punctual, consistent work attendance
    • Detail-orientated and able to meet deadlines
    • Articulate, having strong interpersonal skills with students and instructors
  • Job Expectations

    Undergraduate Assistants provide classroom support to faculty in courses such as:

    • ECO 329 Economic Statistics
    • ECO 330T Eco Of Money: Past To Bitcoins
    • ECO 320L: Macroeconomic Theory
    • ECO 325K: Health Economics
    • ECO 371M: Social Economics

     

    Responsibilities include:

    • Hold online office hours to answer general course questions
    • Proctoring exams
    • Grading tests and assignments
    • Preparing course materials
    • Performing clerical tasks related to class records
    • Assist with course-related work as assigned by instructors
  • Shifts
    • On average, students are scheduled to work 10 hours weekly. 
    • Hours are flexible and will be based on classroom needs (e.g., office hours, exam proctoring, grading homework, etc.)

Questions? Email ecoadvisors@austin.utexas.edu.

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