Student Teaching Assistant (TA) - Biology/Biochemistry (OSU-Cascade)
About The Position
OSU-Cascades’ Bio & BMB Department is hiring 1–5 undergraduate Teaching Assistants to support Biology and Biochemistry courses. The TA works under a faculty member’s supervision to help create an engaging learning environment, assist with course delivery and administration, facilitate student learning, and provide academic support. The position also offers students opportunities to develop leadership, communication, teaching, and professional skills while contributing to the university’s academic mission. The schedule combines classroom or laboratory support during scheduled class times with flexible out-of-class student support hours arranged each term. The position is part-time and capped at 24 hours per week.
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.
- 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 take 6 credit hours per term; undergraduate international students must take 12 credit hours per term; graduate students officially admitted to Graduate School must take 5 credit hours per term; and graduate international students officially admitted to Graduate School must take 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 according to faculty guidelines.
- Provide academic assistance during office hours or tutoring sessions.
- Monitor course communications and respond to routine student questions.
- Support 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
