Graduate Teaching Assistant Nutrition Program at Oakland University

Oakland University; Oakland (CA); On-site; USD 17,047 - 24,280; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition compensation for 8 credits

Job summary

A university in the US is looking for a Graduate Teaching Assistant in the Nutrition Program for the 2026-2027 academic year. The role requires approximately 10 hours of service per week, assisting with lectures and labs. This position is open to qualified graduate students across programs and pays $15 per hour. Tuition for four credits per semester will be covered, while candidates must maintain a 3.0 GPA and be enrolled full-time. Interested students should submit a resume, cover letter, and transcripts.

Qualifications

• Fully admitted and enrolled as a full-time graduate student (minimum 8 credits).
• Maintain a GPA of 3.0 or higher.
• Preferred background in nutrition and culinary arts.

Responsibilities

• Assist in implementing lecture and lab activities.
• Grocery shopping and managing lab supplies.
• Attend and support all related lectures and labs.

Skills

Nutrition background

Culinary skills

Good academic standing

Education

Full-time graduate student

Job description

Graduate Teaching Assistant Nutrition Program

The Nutrition Program has a Graduate Assistantship available for the 2026-2027 academic year. Graduate Teaching Assistants (TA) have a primary responsibility in a teaching capacity. They provide approximately 10 hours of service per week over the course of a semester.

Responsibilities include assisting in the refinement and implementation of lecture and lab activities for Sarah Martin. The majority of duties will be in NTR 4300, Foodservice Management; NTR 2700, Introduction to Food Science; and NTR 2750, Introduction to Culinary Skills. The courses will be taught in the fall 2026 and winter 2027 semesters. The GA will be required to attend all lectures in-person labs for NTR 4300 and NTR 2750 to assist with the weekly labs, including setting and cleaning up, and grading assignments as needed. Candidates will be required to grocery shop each week and transport groceries to Rochester High School before lab during the Winter 2027. As such, the candidates must be available as follows: Fall 2026 (Wednesday 10 am – 2 pm) and Winter 2027 (Wednesday 3:00 p‑7:15 p). The GA may also assist with other nutrition courses, lead a lab, lecture or discussion section, participate in curriculum development meetings, and other activities to support the nutrition program and faculty. A background in nutrition and culinary skills (e.g. having taken NTR 2500/2700/2750, EXS 4030, WHP 4000/4030, or similar) is preferred. A first‑year graduate student who can continue working in the 2027‑2028 academic year is desired.

Interested students must submit a resume and a cover letter and undergraduate transcripts outlining their interest and experiences related to this position and project. This position is open to any qualified graduate student across programs at Oakland University. Questions may be directed to Sarah Martin, [e-mail].

Qualifications

Graduate Assistants must be fully admitted and enrolled as a full‑time student (at least 8 credit minimum) for each semester of their appointment and maintain full‑time status for the entire year in a graduate program. Graduate coursework and/or research must contribute directly to the satisfaction of Oakland's degree requirements. Graduate assistants must have and maintain good academic standing (3.0 grade point average).

Tuition

Tuition (four credits per semester or a total of 8 credits) will be compensated. Any additional credits and class fees, including books, will be the responsibility of the student.

Compensation

This position pays $15 per hour. Student will receive a pay check (via direct deposit if desired) on the last business day of each month for the duration of the assistantship.