ACTG 317 and BA 211 Teaching Assistant
About The Position
This is a part-time (maximum of 10 hours per week) Teaching Assistant position supporting ACTG 317 (External Reporting I) and BA 211 (Financial Accounting) for the College of Business at Oregon State University (OSU), located at the OSU-Cascades campus in Bend. The role involves working directly with the course instructor and students in both an introductory financial accounting course and the first course in the upper-division External Reporting sequence. This experience is valuable for deepening understanding of the material and preparing for graduate studies, the CPA exam, and professional recruiting.
Requirements
- Successful completion of ACTG 317 (External Reporting I) at Oregon State University with a grade of B- or better.
- Enrolled at Oregon State University during fall term 2026 and meeting the enrollment and academic standing requirements.
- Ability to explain financial accounting concepts clearly, both in writing and in person, to students encountering them for the first time.
- Demonstrated accuracy and attention to detail, including the ability to apply a grading rubric consistently across many submissions.
- Ability to meet grading deadlines and keep a predictable weekly schedule throughout the term.
- Ability to handle student grades and course records confidentially.
Nice To Haves
- Accounting major or minor.
- Completion of ACTG 318 and/or ACTG 319.
- Prior experience tutoring, teaching, or peer mentoring, in any subject.
- Familiarity with Canvas and with Microsoft Excel.
- Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher.
Responsibilities
- Grade homework, quizzes, cases, and exams for ACTG 317 and BA 211 using instructor-provided rubrics and solution keys, returning student work within agreed turnaround times.
- Enter and verify grades in Canvas and flag scoring discrepancies or gradebook errors to the instructor.
- Hold scheduled weekly help hours for students in both courses, working through practice problems and clarifying concepts rather than supplying answers.
- Proctor exams and quizzes and assist with in-class logistics, including distributing and collecting materials.
- Prepare and check practice problem sets, solution keys, and review materials at the instructor's direction.
- Maintain course pages, announcements, and posted materials in Canvas.
- Handle student grades and course records confidentially at all times, consistent with FERPA.
Benefits
- Skill development in Communication, Critical Thinking, Technology, and Professionalism.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
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