Teaching Assistant Visa Sponsorship Jobs in Oklahoma
Teaching assistant visa sponsorship jobs in Oklahoma are concentrated at the state's major research universities, including the University of Oklahoma in Norman and Oklahoma State University in Stillwater, both of which regularly sponsor international graduate teaching assistants. Tulsa and Edmond also have active hiring through their university systems and community colleges.
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This is a Teaching Assistant (TA) position with the Department of English in which the student will serve as an instructor of record and will teach one or two sections of ENG 1113: English Composition or ENG 1213: English Composition and Research, during the fall and spring semesters. Applicants must hold a bachelor’s degree and be enrolled in a graduate program within the College of Liberal Arts by August 1st, to qualify for consideration.
Hours per Week
10-20 hours per week
College/Department Overview
Department of English, College of Liberal Arts. The College of Liberal Arts serves the University's Core Curriculum programs and enrolls more than 2,850 undergraduate students and more than 300 graduate students in 34 undergraduate and 17 graduate majors.
Department Specific Job Functions
“Full-Time” teaching assistants work 20 hours per week as instructors of record and teach two sections of either ENG 1113: English Composition or ENG 1213: English Composition and Research, during the fall and spring semesters. “Part-Time” teaching assistants work 10 hours per week as instructors of record and teach one section of either ENG 1113: English Composition or ENG 1213: English Composition and Research, during the fall and spring semesters.
Enrollment Requirements
Fall/Spring Semesters:
All student employees must be enrolled at least half-time to be eligible to work any UCO student position. Half-time enrollment for fall/spring semesters is considered 5 hours for graduates and 6 hours for undergraduates. International students must be enrolled full-time to be eligible to work as a student employee. Full-time enrollment is 9 credit hours for graduates and 12 credit hours for undergraduates.
Summer Semester:
Student employees working regular student positions must be enrolled in at least 3 credit hours to be eligible to work during the summer. Students not enrolled in summer classes must be enrolled in fall classes in order to work during the summer, but they (and the department) will be required to pay FICA taxes. Student employees working FWSP positions must be enrolled in a minimum of 6 credit hours (if undergraduate) or 5 credit hours (if graduate) in order to work during the summer in a Federal Work Study Program position.
Enrollment Exception:
If the number of credit hours needed to graduate is less than the minimum number of hours required for student employment, the student must obtain a letter from their Academic Advisor (stating the number of hours needed to graduate and anticipated graduation date) and submit it to Human Resources. This pertains to both regular and Federal Work Study Program positions. Contact jobs@uco.edu for more information.
Qualifications/Experience Required
Applicants must hold a bachelor’s degree and be enrolled in a graduate program within the College of Liberal Arts by August 1st, to qualify for consideration. Teaching Assistants must enroll in and complete ENG 5533: Teaching Methods for Teaching Assistants or ENG 5723: Composition Pedagogies during the fall semester in which they begin teaching, must attend a week-long orientation before the fall semester begins, and must maintain a 3.25 graduate GPA for renewal.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
Applicants should have excellent reading, writing, and speaking abilities in English as well as strong critical thinking skills. Selected teaching assistants will be required to handle confidential information in a professional and ethical manner, will need to balance their own coursework with a significant teaching load, and must be able to plan ahead, maintain a schedule, and organize teaching materials.
Physical Demands
Reasonable accommodation, in accordance with ADA requirements, may be made upon request to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
Additional Information For Applicants
In addition to your application, please be prepared to provide the following documents when applying:
- Cover letter
- Curriculum vitae
- Academic writing sample
- Degree transcripts for all degrees
Position Overview
This is a Teaching Assistant (TA) position with the Department of English in which the student will serve as an instructor of record and will teach one or two sections of ENG 1113: English Composition or ENG 1213: English Composition and Research, during the fall and spring semesters. Applicants must hold a bachelor’s degree and be enrolled in a graduate program within the College of Liberal Arts by August 1st, to qualify for consideration.
Hours per Week
10-20 hours per week
College/Department Overview
Department of English, College of Liberal Arts. The College of Liberal Arts serves the University's Core Curriculum programs and enrolls more than 2,850 undergraduate students and more than 300 graduate students in 34 undergraduate and 17 graduate majors.
Department Specific Job Functions
“Full-Time” teaching assistants work 20 hours per week as instructors of record and teach two sections of either ENG 1113: English Composition or ENG 1213: English Composition and Research, during the fall and spring semesters. “Part-Time” teaching assistants work 10 hours per week as instructors of record and teach one section of either ENG 1113: English Composition or ENG 1213: English Composition and Research, during the fall and spring semesters.
Enrollment Requirements
Fall/Spring Semesters:
All student employees must be enrolled at least half-time to be eligible to work any UCO student position. Half-time enrollment for fall/spring semesters is considered 5 hours for graduates and 6 hours for undergraduates. International students must be enrolled full-time to be eligible to work as a student employee. Full-time enrollment is 9 credit hours for graduates and 12 credit hours for undergraduates.
Summer Semester:
Student employees working regular student positions must be enrolled in at least 3 credit hours to be eligible to work during the summer. Students not enrolled in summer classes must be enrolled in fall classes in order to work during the summer, but they (and the department) will be required to pay FICA taxes. Student employees working FWSP positions must be enrolled in a minimum of 6 credit hours (if undergraduate) or 5 credit hours (if graduate) in order to work during the summer in a Federal Work Study Program position.
Enrollment Exception:
If the number of credit hours needed to graduate is less than the minimum number of hours required for student employment, the student must obtain a letter from their Academic Advisor (stating the number of hours needed to graduate and anticipated graduation date) and submit it to Human Resources. This pertains to both regular and Federal Work Study Program positions. Contact jobs@uco.edu for more information.
Qualifications/Experience Required
Applicants must hold a bachelor’s degree and be enrolled in a graduate program within the College of Liberal Arts by August 1st, to qualify for consideration. Teaching Assistants must enroll in and complete ENG 5533: Teaching Methods for Teaching Assistants or ENG 5723: Composition Pedagogies during the fall semester in which they begin teaching, must attend a week-long orientation before the fall semester begins, and must maintain a 3.25 graduate GPA for renewal.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
Applicants should have excellent reading, writing, and speaking abilities in English as well as strong critical thinking skills. Selected teaching assistants will be required to handle confidential information in a professional and ethical manner, will need to balance their own coursework with a significant teaching load, and must be able to plan ahead, maintain a schedule, and organize teaching materials.
Physical Demands
Reasonable accommodation, in accordance with ADA requirements, may be made upon request to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
Additional Information For Applicants
In addition to your application, please be prepared to provide the following documents when applying:
- Cover letter
- Curriculum vitae
- Academic writing sample
- Degree transcripts for all degrees
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Which employers in Oklahoma sponsor visas for teaching assistants?
The University of Oklahoma and Oklahoma State University are the most consistent sponsors of teaching assistant visa petitions in the state, primarily for graduate-level positions tied to academic departments. Tulsa Community College and the University of Tulsa also have international hiring history. Sponsorship at the K-12 level is far less common and typically limited to districts with documented teacher shortages.
Which visa types are most common for teaching assistant roles in Oklahoma?
F-1 OPT and J-1 exchange visitor visas cover most teaching assistant roles at Oklahoma universities, particularly for international graduate students already enrolled domestically. H-1B sponsorship is less frequent for teaching assistants but does occur at larger research institutions where the role meets specialty occupation criteria. J-1 is common for academic exchange programs with structured department oversight.
Which cities in Oklahoma have the most teaching assistant sponsorship jobs?
Norman and Stillwater account for the largest share of teaching assistant sponsorship activity in Oklahoma, driven by the University of Oklahoma and Oklahoma State University respectively. Tulsa is the next most active city, with positions across the University of Tulsa and Tulsa Community College. Edmond and Lawton have smaller but present hiring activity through their respective university campuses.
How to find teaching assistant visa sponsorship jobs in Oklahoma?
Migrate Mate filters teaching assistant jobs in Oklahoma specifically by visa sponsorship eligibility, saving you from manually screening postings that don't support international applicants. You can search by city, institution type, and visa category to focus on roles at universities like OU and OSU that have established international hiring processes. It's a practical starting point for narrowing your search in this state.
Are there any state-specific considerations for teaching assistants seeking visa sponsorship in Oklahoma?
Oklahoma's teaching assistant sponsorship is heavily concentrated in higher education rather than K-12 settings, which affects which visa pathways are realistically available. Graduate teaching assistantships at Oklahoma's research universities often come bundled with tuition waivers and stipends, and departments initiate the sponsorship process directly. Applicants should confirm early in the admissions process whether their specific department has a history of supporting international TAs.
What is the prevailing wage for sponsored teaching assistant jobs in Oklahoma?
U.S. employers sponsoring a visa must pay at least the prevailing wage, which is what workers in the same role, area, and experience level typically earn. The Department of Labor sets this rate to make sure companies aren't hiring foreign workers simply because they'd accept lower pay than a U.S. worker. It varies by job title, location, and experience. You can look up current prevailing wage rates for any occupation and location using the OFLC Wage Search page.
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