Undergraduate Teaching Assistant
About The Position
This is a student position for the Department of Geography, Geology, and the Environment, located in Felmley Hall. As an Undergraduate Teaching Assistant, your responsibilities may include but not be limited to the following: - Attending each lecture. - Taking attendance. - Maintaining student records. - Familiarity with the class material. - Holding office hours and student review sessions. - Teaching small groups or individuals who need additional help or guidance. - Proctoring exams. - Grading tests, papers, and assignments. - Recording and maintaining grades. - Lecturing or making presentations. - Leading class discussion or break-out groups. - Supervising group activities. Students currently taking the class are not eligible for this position. Additional Information Student employees are eligible to participate in the University’s 403(b) Plan. More information can be found here .
Requirements
- Students currently taking the class are not eligible for this position.
- Must be able to complete the following with or without a reasonable accommodation: 1. Effectively communicate on a daily basis.
- Please Note : These documents are required to be submitted online in order to complete the application process. Please have these documents ready prior to clicking on "Apply"
- This position is subject to a criminal background investigation and if applicable, an employment history review, based on University Policy 3.1.30 and any offer of employment is contingent upon you passing a satisfactory criminal background investigation and/or an employment history review. You may not begin work until the criminal background investigation results have been received and cleared by Human Resources.
- all appointments are contingent upon proof of eligibility for employment at Illinois State University to perform the required duties described above on your scheduled start date.
- The Immigration and Control Act of 1986, Public Law 99-603, requires all new employees to file an I-9 in person and no later than three days from the beginning of employment.
- every employee must have a valid Social Security Number registered with the University at the time of employment and/or as soon after as possible, but no later than 45 days from the start date.
- Illinois State University student employees are restricted to no more than 28 hours per week of on-campus employment for all positions held.
- International students are restricted by their visa status to no more than 20 hours per week of on-campus employment when the university is in session but may work more when the university is not in session.
Nice To Haves
- It is strongly preferred that candidates have satisfactorily completed the class that they will be supporting.
Responsibilities
- Attending each lecture.
- Taking attendance.
- Maintaining student records.
- Familiarity with the class material.
- Holding office hours and student review sessions.
- Teaching small groups or individuals who need additional help or guidance.
- Proctoring exams.
- Grading tests, papers, and assignments.
- Recording and maintaining grades.
- Lecturing or making presentations.
- Leading class discussion or break-out groups.
- Supervising group activities.
Benefits
- Student employees are eligible to participate in the University’s 403(b) Plan.
Stand Out From the Crowd
Upload your resume and get instant feedback on how well it matches this job.
What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
