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Masters in Marine & Environmental Studies (MMES) Teaching Assistant
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University of the Virgin Islands
Saint Thomas, MO (In Person)
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Master's in Marine & Environmental Studies (MMES) Teaching Assistant
University of the Virgin Islands, United States
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12 Sep 2026 Posting Details Posting Details Location St. Thomas Semester(s) Fall 2026 and Spring 2027 Number of Student(s) Requesting 4 Job Title Master's in Marine & Environmental Studies (MMES) Teaching Assistant OTS#(Organizational Time Sheet) 410 Pay Rate Per Hour $ 9,000.00/ per semester Expected Start Date 08/12/2026 End Date 05/12/2027 Advertised Job Duties Job Description Teaching Assistants (TA's) are full-time graduate students who contribute to the university's mission for undergraduate teaching. TAs are required to perform duties equivalent to approximately 15-20 hours per week. Required Qualifications Enroll in and successfully complete a course in pedagogy within one semester or concurrently of TA appointment.- Maintain full-time status in the MMES program
- Maintain a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 3.00.
- Work no more than 20 hours per week in a combination of all other UVI employment.
- Become familiar with UVI Human Resources policies and procedures including the anti-discrimination policy, harassment, and sexual misconduct policy, and attend training pertinent to these policies.
- Dedicate ~15 hours per week (averaged over the semester) to TA duties.
- Approach the TAship as a learning experience complementary to other aspects of graduate education.
- Become familiar with university and college or school policies, requirements, and deadlines pertaining to topics such as academic integrity, safety protocols, maintaining a classroom respectful of diversity, as well as the Registrar's procedures and deadlines and the most recent graduate bulletin (version 2025).
- Acquire proficiency in the course content and methodologies, complemented by appropriate pedagogical methods.
- Take advantage of departmental and university programs that enhance pedagogical knowledge and proficiencies.
- Manage the assigned TA responsibilities along with other academic work, keeping to deadlines, and advancing appropriately through academic milestones.
- Meet regularly with the faculty supervisor, request feedback, and seek opportunities to continually develop pedagogical proficiencies.
- Hold regularly scheduled office hours.