COS Learning Asst Level 1 (2026-2027)

Oregon State University; Corvallis (OR); On-site; USD 18,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Oregon State University in Corvallis invites applications for part-time Learning Assistant Level 1 positions in the College of Science. Successful candidates will support instructors by facilitating group work across courses and helping with student engagement.

Position requires enrollment in a high school, college, or university and meeting academic requirements. Hours range 5–20 per week; starting July 2026. Applications accepted via the College of Science LA website.

Qualifications

• 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 for employment
• Successful completion of disciplinary courses (ie: PH 201, BI 221) or equivalent by start date
• To become a College of Science Learning Assistant, students must also have applied and been accepted to become a Learning Assistant through the OSU

Responsibilities

• Assist instructors in College of Science courses by facilitating student group work
• 85% - Working with students in group learning settings with LA faculty present (classrooms, help sessions, office hours, online)
• 15% - Preparing for facilitation by meeting with course faculty, reviewing materials, orientation training

Skills

Communication

Critical Thinking

Teamwork

Leadership

Education

Enrolled in high school/college/university

Disciplinary course completion

Job description

Department: College of Science

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability, protected veteran, and other protected status.

OSU will conduct a review of the National Sex Offender Public website prior to hire.

Note: All job offers are contingent upon Human Resources final approval

For additional information please contact: COS LA Program Director at [e-mail]

Job Description

This recruitment will be used to fill multiple part-time (a maximum of 20-24 hours per week) Learning Assistant Level 1 positions for the College of Science at Oregon State University (OSU). Successful applicants will be contacted only after applying to LA Application through the College of Science LA website https://science.oregonstate.edu/academics/learning-assistant-program

POSITION DUTIES

Learning Assistants assist instructors in College of Science courses by facilitating student group work.

85% - Working with students in group learning settings with LA faculty present (ie: classrooms, help sessions, office hours, online)

15% - Preparing for facilitation by meeting with course faculty, reviewing/completing course materials, training for being an LA (one time orientation)

Transferable Skill Development

OSU is committed to ensuring students are prepared for success after graduation through intentional skill development as student employees.

The competencies students develop while working at OSU are defined by the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) as the essential skills employers seek in their hires.

In this position, students learn and build vital career-readiness skills in the primary areas below:

• Communication
• Critical Thinking
• Teamwork
• Leadership

Qualifications

Full Employment Eligibility Requirements can be found here: https://hr.oregonstate.edu/student-employment-manual/500-employment-eligibility-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 for employment

Must meet the applicable minimal enrollment standard

High School student: Regularly enrolled in a high school or participating in a home-schooling program

Undergraduate and post-baccalaureate student: 6 credit hours per term

Undergraduate international student: 12 credit hours per term*

Graduate student officially admitted to Graduate School: 5 credit hours per term

Graduate international student officially admitted to Graduate School: 9 credit hours per term*

*International students may be allowed to carry fewer hours than specified above and still be considered "full-time" by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services ( USCIS ). A reduced course load is approved by the Office of International Services ( OIS ), and must be provided to the Student Employment Center.

Additional Required Qualifications:

Successful completion of disciplinary courses (ie: PH 201, BI 221) or equivalent by start date.

To become a College of Science Learning Assistant, students must also have applied and been accepted to become a Learning Assistant through the OSU

A demonstrated interest in teaching. (Preferred)

Applications become available during week 4 in Fall, Winter and Spring terms.

Working Conditions/Schedule:

Must be able to work between 5 - 20 hours per week.

Salary Range:

15.55

Anticipated Start Date:

2026-07-15