Academic Employment

Academic employment can provide important experience for graduate students. Although duties and responsibilities vary by department and supervisor, all students benefit from training, interaction with faculty members and financial support (including pay and other benefits). 

Additionally, non-resident students who are employed at least half-time as a teaching assistant, assistant instructor, graduate research assistant, academic assistant, assistant or tutor are eligible to receive a waiver of the non-resident portion of their tuition and will be charged in-state tuition—a provision known as the Resident Tuition Entitlement. Students employed as teaching assistants, assistant instructors and graduate research assistants are eligible for the Tuition Reduction Benefit.

For more information about understanding your tuition bill, review our tuition bill help guide.

Students may be appointed to an academic position while pursuing a graduate degree at The University of Texas at Austin, and are subject to the 99-Hour Rule. Students looking for academic employment should subscribe to the Graduate Student Campus Jobs Listserv.