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Qualification: Not in demand

SOC code: 251191

Graduate Teaching Assistants

Assist faculty or other instructional staff in postsecondary institutions by performing teaching or teachingrelated duties, such as teaching lower level courses, developing teaching materials, preparing and giving examinations, and grading examinations or papers. Graduate teaching assistants must be enrolled in a graduate school program. Graduate assistants who primarily perform nonteaching duties, such as research, should be reported in the occupational category related to the work performed. Excludes “Teacher Assistants” (259041).

According to the Federal Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), the typical level of education that most workers need to enter this occupation is: Doctoral or professional degree. Additional training, experience, licenses or credentials may be required. Learn more at BLS.

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Qualification status for Graduate Teaching Assistants in the other WDAs included below, for relevant areas.