Student Teaching Assistant (TA) - Natural Resources/Environmental Sciences (OSU-Cascade)
About The Position
The Teaching Assistant supports faculty in creating an engaging and effective learning environment for undergraduate students. Under a faculty member’s supervision, the TA assists with course delivery, facilitates student learning, provides academic support, and helps manage course-related activities. Duties may include leading discussion or laboratory sessions, grading and providing feedback, holding office hours, supporting classroom technology, monitoring course communications, and promoting student success through mentorship and academic guidance. This position offers students an opportunity to develop leadership, communication, teaching, and professional skills while contributing to the academic mission of OSU-Cascades. It is a part-time position, with a maximum of 24 hours per week. Work combines classroom or laboratory support during scheduled class times with flexible out-of-class student support hours arranged each term.
Requirements
- Be a current student in good academic standing.
- Successfully complete the course or subject area to be supported, or have equivalent experience.
- Have strong interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills.
- Be able to work independently and collaboratively with faculty and students.
- Demonstrate professionalism, inclusivity, and academic integrity.
- Meet the university’s student employment eligibility, academic standing, and applicable minimum enrollment requirements.
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
