Job Description - Graduate Teaching Assistant, Criminal Justice (STU001586) Job Description Graduate Teaching Assistant, Criminal Justice - ( STU001586 ) Graduate Teaching Assistant, Criminal Justice Department Name : D0011 Criminal Justice Description For consideration, please attach an essay explaining your interest and goals for the position (500-word maximum) Hourly Rate: $12/hr. Or higher, commensurate with experience and/or education Graduate Assistants in the Department of Criminal Justice and Social Work assist faculty with research projects, administrative tasks, and/or undergraduate courses. The position is ideal for those wishing to gain research and/or teaching experience preparing for a Ph.D. program or future adjunct faculty position. Students in this position are paid $5000 per semester for 15 work hours per week. The position is renewable. EEO/AA Qualifications Must be admitted to the MSCJ degree program Must commit to working 15 hours per week during both the fall and spring semesters Must have strong writing and research skills Preferred Qualifications Undergraduate cumulative GPA of 3.5 or higher Grade of B or higher in social science research methods and statistics courses (undergrad or grad-level) Must be admitted to the MSCJ degree program Must commit to working 15 hours per week during both the fall and spring semesters Must have strong writing and research skills Preferred Qualifications Undergraduate cumulative GPA of 3.5 or higher Grade of B or higher in social science research methods and statistics courses (undergrad or grad-level) About University of Houston Downtown The second-largest university in Houston, the University of Houston-Downtown (UHD) is a comprehensive, four-year, urban university in the heart of downtown. Led by President Loren J. Blanchard, UHD is a community of diverse faculty, staff, students, and regional partners dedicated to nurturing talent, generating knowledge, and driving socioeconomic mobility for a just and sustainable future. Since opening its doors in 1974, UHD has grown in size, scope, and service, now offering 46 bachelor's and 11 master's degree programs and 17 fully online programs within its four colleges: Marilyn Davies College of Business, College of Humanities & Social Sciences, College of Public Service, and College of Sciences & Technology. UHD educates approximately 15,000 students annually. With more than 77% of UHD's students coming directly from Harris County, UHD is not just a university in Houston, but Houston's University and an Anchor Institution for the region. UHD is recognized as a Hispanic-Serving Institution, a Minority-Serving Institution, and a Military-Friendly School. While the student population is largely Hispanic at 53% and African-American at 20%, more than 64 countries are represented. Furthermore, UHD has the most affordable tuition among four-year universities in Houston, and its graduates have the lowest student loan debt in the state. Importantly, 70% of UHD freshman students are the first in their families to attend college. UHD is one of the four distinct and separate components of the University of Houston System, which also includes the University of Houston, University of Houston-Clear Lake, and University of Houston-Victoria. Instructional Sites operated by UHD are University of Houston-Downtown Northwest, University of Houston-Downtown at Lone Star College-Kingwood, University of Houston-Downtown at LSC-CyFair and University of Houston-Downtown at HCC-Coleman College. The University of Houston-Downtown is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. Minorities, women, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. UHD is committed to equal opportunity and complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. All applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, sex, genetic information, religion, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression, except where such distinction is required by law. Required Attachments by Candidate : Resume University of Houston-Downtown One Main Street Houston, TX 77002 713-221-8000 #J-18808-Ljbffr
