Graduate Project Assistant (Teaching Assistant)

Oregon State University; Corvallis (OR); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Oregon State University is seeking a part-time teaching assistant for the Department of Biochemistry & Biophysics. The role involves general course preparation, grading, and assisting with labs and recitations on campus in Corvallis.

The position supports lectures, labs, and office hours, with up to 24 hours per week and start in Fall 2026. Employment is contingent upon HR approval and background checks.

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

Responsibilities

• General course preparation, including lectures, labs, and recitations.
• Schedule contact hours in recitations, labs, etc.
• Other contact hours such as attending lectures, office hours, review sessions, etc.
• Grading of homework assignments, lab reports, exams, etc.
• Other duties such as proctoring, TA meetings, set-up and take-down before and after the term, etc.

Skills

Grading

Office hours

Lab assistance

Education

High School student

Undergraduate student

Graduate student

Job description

Department: Biochemistry & Biophysics

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: Kimberly Webster at [e-mail]

Job Description:

This recruitment will be used to fill one (1) part-time (a maximum of 24 hours per week) teaching assistant position for the Department of Biochemistry & Biophysics at Oregon State University (OSU).

Position Duties:

• General course preparation, including lectures, labs, and recitations.
• Schedule contact hours in recitations, labs, etc.
• Other contact hours such as attending lectures, office hours, review sessions, etc.
• Grading of homework assignments, lab reports, exams, etc.
• Other duties such as proctoring, TA meetings, set-up and take-down before and after the term, etc.

Qualifications:

Full Employment Eligibility Requirements can be found here: http://fa.oregonstate.edu/stu-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.
• Required: Must be a graduate student.

Working Conditions/Schedule:

Salary Range:

Anticipated Start Date: 2026-10-12

Anticipated End Date: