Student Teaching Assistant (TA) - Tourism Recreation and Adventure Leadership (TRAL) (OSU-Cascade)

OSU Oregon State University • Bend, OR

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Oregon State University–Cascades is hiring 1–5 part-time undergraduate Teaching Assistants for the Tourism Recreation and Adventure Leadership (TRAL) Department. Under a faculty member’s supervision, the Teaching Assistant supports course delivery and administration, facilitates student learning, provides academic support, and helps manage course-related activities. The role offers students the opportunity to develop leadership, communication, teaching, and professional skills while contributing to the academic mission of OSU-Cascades.

The position includes classroom or laboratory support during scheduled class times, along with flexible out-of-class student support hours arranged each term. The role develops career-readiness skills in communication, critical thinking, teamwork, and equity and inclusion. The position is part-time, with a maximum of 24 hours per week.

Requirements

• Must be a current student in good academic standing.
• Must have successfully completed the course or subject area to be supported, or have equivalent experience.
• Must have strong interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills.
• Must be able to work independently and collaboratively with faculty and students.
• Must demonstrate professionalism, inclusivity, and academic integrity.
• 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 admitted to Graduate School must take 5 credit hours per term; and graduate international students admitted to Graduate School must take 9 credit hours per term.

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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed