Graduate Project Assistant (Teaching Assistant)

OSU Oregon State University; Corvallis (OR); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Oregon State University seeks a part-time teaching assistant for the Biochemistry & Biophysics Department in Corvallis. The role involves preparing lectures, labs, and recitations, scheduling contact hours, and assisting with grading and proctoring.

Employment is contingent on OSU HR approval and maintaining student status. The position supports multiple course components and requires enrollment in a qualifying program, meeting academic standards, and compliance with international student

Qualifications

• Must be academically enrolled in a college or university
• Must meet Academic Standing Requirements; suspensions not eligible
• Graduate/Undergraduate international student hours per term vary by status
• Graduate student admitted to Graduate School must maintain enrollment
• International students may have reduced course-load rules with OIS approval

Responsibilities

• General course preparation including lectures, labs, and recitations
• Schedule contact hours in recitations and labs
• Attend lectures and hold office hours as needed
• Grade homework, lab reports, exams
• Proctor exams and assist with setup and teardown

Skills

Teaching

Lecture support

Lab assistance

Education

Academic enrollment required

Full-time student status (undergrad/grad)

Eligible for hire under OSU student-employment rules

Minimum enrollment per term (varies by level)

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

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-baccalaureate 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:

Anticipated Start Date: 2026-10-12

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FACTS:

• Top 1.4% university in the world
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• 100+ undergraduate degree programs, 80+ graduate degrees plus hundreds of minor options and certificates
• 35k+ students including more than 2.3k international students and 10k students of color
• 217k+ alumni worldwide

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Locations: Oregon State has a statewide presence with campuses in Corvallis and Bend, the OSU Portland Center and the Hatfield Marine Science Center on the Pacific Coast in Newport. Oregon State’s beautiful, historic and state-of-the-art main campus is located in one of America’s best college towns. Corvallis is located close to the Pacific Ocean, the Cascade mountains and Oregon wine country. Nestled in the heart of the Willamette Valley, this beautiful city offers miles of mountain biking and hiking trails, a river perfect for boating or kayaking and an eclectic downtown featuring local cuisine, popular events and performances.

Total Rewards Package:

• Medical, Dental, Vision and Basic Life.
• OSU pays 95% of premiums for you and your eligible dependents.
• Free confidential mental health and emotional support services, and counseling resources.
• Retirement savings paid by the university.
• A generous paid leave package, including holidays, vacation and sick leave.
• Tuition reduction benefits for you or your qualifying dependents at OSU or the additional six Oregon Public Universities.
• Robust Work Life programs including Dual Career assistance resources, flexible work arrangements, a Family Resource Center, Affinity Groups and an Employee Assistance Program.
• Optional lifestyle benefits such as pet, accident, and critical care insurance, giving you peace of mind and the support you need to thrive in all aspects of your life.

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See Request an Accommodation Procedures for the OSU policy.

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