Student Teaching Assistant (TA) - Tourism Recreation and Adventure Leadership (TRAL) (OSU-Cascade)
About The Position
The Undergraduate Teaching Assistant supports faculty in creating an engaging and effective learning environment for undergraduate students in the Tourism Recreation and Adventure Leadership (TRAL) Department at Oregon State University–Cascades. Working under a faculty member’s supervision, the TA assists with course delivery, facilitates student learning, provides academic support, and helps manage course-related activities. The position offers students opportunities to develop leadership, communication, teaching, and professional skills while contributing to OSU-Cascades’ academic mission. The role is part-time, with a maximum of 24 hours per week. Work includes classroom or laboratory support during scheduled class times and flexible out-of-class student support hours arranged each term. The position is intended for a current student in good academic standing who has completed the course or subject area to be supported, or has equivalent experience.
Requirements
- Must be academically enrolled in a high school, community college, or university and pursuing a program or course of study.
- Must meet academic standing requirements; students on academic suspension are not eligible for employment.
- Must meet the applicable minimum enrollment standard: high school students must be regularly enrolled in high school or participating in a home-schooling program; undergraduate and post-baccalaureate students must carry 6 credit hours per term; undergraduate international students must carry 12 credit hours per term; graduate students officially admitted to Graduate School must carry 5 credit hours per term; graduate international students officially admitted to Graduate School must carry 9 credit hours per term.
- Current student in good academic standing.
- Successful completion of the course or subject area to be supported, or equivalent experience.
- Strong interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively with faculty and students.
- Commitment to professionalism, inclusivity, and academic integrity.
Nice To Haves
- Prior tutoring, mentoring, teaching, or leadership experience.
- Demonstrated proficiency in the relevant academic discipline.
- Familiarity with Canvas or other educational technologies.
Responsibilities
- Assist faculty with instructional activities and course administration.
- Facilitate discussions, review sessions, or laboratory exercises as assigned.
- Grade assignments, quizzes, and exams in accordance with faculty guidelines.
- Provide academic assistance to students during office hours or tutoring sessions.
- Monitor course communications and respond to routine student questions.
- Support the use of classroom and learning management technologies.
- Maintain confidentiality of student information and comply with university policies.
- Serve as a positive role model and resource for students.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
