Graduate Student Research Assistant| Department of Criminal Justice and Social Work

University of Houston-Downtown

Houston, TX 77002

$21 an hour


Description

Graduate Student Research Assistant| Department of Criminal Justice and Social Work

    494522
    Part-Time
    Closing on: Aug 7 2026
    Criminal Justice

Department: Criminal Justice Salary: $21.00 per hour

Description:

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 in preparation for a PhD program or future adjunct faculty position. Students in this position are paid $5000 per semester for 15 hours of work per week.

Applicants are required to submit both an application and a current resume. Appointments to graduate assistantships are made by the director of the MSCJ program, based on recommended candidates selected by the MSCJ admissions committee after a thorough review of all applications.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

  • Must commit to working 15 hours per week during both the fall and spring semesters
  • Must have strong writing and research skills

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Must be a current UHD graduate student
  • Must be admitted to the MSCJ degree program

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)

Application Requirements:

  • Resume
  • Essay explaining interest and goals for the position (500-word maximum)

All positions at the University of Houston-System are security sensitive and will require a criminal history check.

The University of Houston System and its universities are Equal Opportunity Institutions. Everyone is encouraged to apply.


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