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Graduate Teaching Assistant (Temporary Hourly Administrative)

Part-time

Metropolitan State University

Denver, COTemporary / Part-time$18.81/hrSeen 5 days agoSeen in employer's feed 5 days ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$18.81/hr
Location
Denver, CO
Schedule
Temporary / Part-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Job overview

Metropolitan State University of Denver’s Graduate Teaching Assistant program offers recent graduates of its MSW program an opportunity to participate in teaching and support activities for students and a faculty instructor. This temporary, part-time role is limited to 19 hours per week and up to one year. Candidates must have remained in good standing throughout the program and be able to work in a fast-paced educational environment.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Attention to DetailThoroughnessOrganizationQuick LearningIndependent WorkDecision-MakingSupporting StudentsTeaching

Qualifications

MSW Program GraduateGood Academic Standing

Benefits

401(k) Match

Full job description

Department Social Work Salary For Announcement The Hourly Rate for this temporary position is $18.81 per hour. This position is a Temporary position that is not benefits-eligible. This position does require enrollment into a PERA retirement account. Position Summary The Graduate Teaching Assistant (G-TA, Temporary Hourly Administrative) Program facilitates opportunities for recent graduates of MSU Denver's MSW program to participate in teaching and activities that support students and the faculty instructor. This is a temporary, part-time position that allows for up to 19 hours per week for up to 1 year of employment. The G-TA must be able to function in a fast-paced, demanding educational environment. Required Qualifications The ideal candidate is someone who pays attention to detail, is thorough, organized, a quick-learner, works independently with little supervision, can make sound decisions, and is committed to supporting the mission and values of the Department of Social Work. For recent graduates of MSU Denver's MSW Program. Must have remained in good standing throughout their tenure in the program. Work Hours Temporary Hourly Administrative: 19 hours per week maximum, for up to 1 year Instructions to Apply For full consideration, please submit the following documents: - Resume - Cover letter describing relevant job experiences as they relate to listed job qualifications and interest in the position - Resume - Cover letter describing relevant job experiences as they relate to listed job qualifications and interest in the position This position is a Temporary position that is not benefits-eligible. Closing Date Open Until Filled Posting Representative Darrick Conroy Posting Representative Email [email protected] Benefits The University's benefits package is comprehensive and offers medical, vision and dental, free RTD pass, tuition reimbursement, as well as a life and supplemental insurance plans, retirement plans and other programs, such as accessto a long-term disability (LTD) plan.Visit MSU Denver'sbenefits websiteto learn more. For a brief overview, please see: https://www.msudenver.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/MSU-Benefit-Summary.pdf. The University will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities throughout the employment application process. To request an accommodation pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, please contact the Human Resources ADA Coordinator at [email protected] . Background Checks Metropolitan State University of Denver is dedicated to ensuring a safe and secure environment for our faculty, staff, students, and visitors. To Assist in achieving that goal, we conduct background checks on all finalists for positions at the University prior to employment. Diversity Statement Metropolitan State University of Denver is a unique, access-oriented campus community that values diversity, equity, and inclusion in all its forms. Our student population consists of nearly 58% first generation students and over 50% students of color. We are a designated Hispanic Serving Institution located in downtown Denver. We create an equitable learning and working environment in concert with individuals who consistently demonstrate commitment to equity and inclusion. We greatly value the diverse identities and perspectives of our students, faculty, and staff and recognize that in order to achieve a just and equitable society, diversity must go beyond simple representation. It requires critical inquiry and dialogue and a commitment to action. We strive to provide a culture of belonging for all community members to achieve personal and professional success. Metropolitan State University of Denver is a unique, access-oriented campus community that values diversity, equity, and inclusion in all its forms. Our student population onsists of nearly 50% first generation students and over 45% students of color. We are a designated Hispanic Serving Institution located in downtown Denver.We create an equitable learning and working environment in concert with individuals who consistently demonstrate commitment to equity and inclusion. We greatly value the diverse identities and perspectives of our students, faculty, and staff and recognize that in order to achieve a just and equitable society, diversity must go beyond simple representation. It requires critical inquiry and dialogue and a commitment to action. We strive to provide a culture of belonging for all community members to achieve personal and professional success. Apply at: https://ipc.us/t/B596AC42B9CD48EB.

How this job compares

Set against the 460 open Teaching Assistant jobs on Olive Jobs, counted October 27, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$18.81/hr
  • US median$18–20/hr215 hourly ranges

This rate, $18.81/hr, is 5% below the US median midpoint ($20/hr) — in the middle half of Teaching Assistant hourly ranges across the US.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 11 open Teaching Assistant jobs in Colorado and 460 across the US. 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Experience
Teaching Assistant postings that state a minimum ask for 1 year of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 1 to 2 years (31 postings).
Education
22 of the 460 open Teaching Assistant jobs (5%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on October 27, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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