Honors Program Teaching Assistant

Weber State University; Ogden (UT); In loco; USD 17.000 - 25.000; Part-time

Descrizione del lavoro

Weber State University in Ogden, UT invites applications for an Honors Program Teaching Assistant. This hourly, 15-hour-per-week position supports Honors faculty in designing and facilitating interdisciplinary courses, encouraging active discussion, peer learning, and scholarly curiosity.

Ideal candidates are current WSU students in good standing, enrolled in the Honors Program, comfortable with technology and administrative tasks, and able to work independently with strong communication and

Competenze

• Must be a current Weber State University student in good academic standing.
• Enrollment in the Honors Program.
• Comfort with technology and administrative tasks.
• Ability to work independently.
• Creativity, enthusiasm, and reliability are essential.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Mansioni

• Support Honors faculty in design, preparation and facilitation of interdisciplinary courses.
• Foster curiosity, rigorous academic dialogue, and community within the classroom.
• Assist with peer learning and student success initiatives.

Conoscenze

Strong communication

Interpersonal skills

Independent work

Creativity

Reliability

Comfort with technology

Formazione

Enrolled in Weber State Honors Program

Good academic standing at WSU

Descrizione del lavoro

Weber State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating an environment welcoming to all individuals. We strive to create a culture where everyone feels valued and appreciated. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected categories, such as disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, race, religion, national origin, veterans status, or others, as required by law and university policy (see Weber State University's Policy and Procedure Manual 3-32).

Position Information

Position Title

Honors Program Teaching Assistant

Requisition Number

H02075P

Position Category

Hourly/Work Study

Campus Location

Weber State University - Ogden, UT

Hours per week 15

Months per year

9

Pay Grade

Hourly Pay Rate

$15

FLSA

Job Summary/Basic Function

The Honors Program Teaching Assistant supports Honors faculty in the design, preparation, and facilitation of interdisciplinary Honors courses. This role provides an opportunity for students to engage deeply with course material, support peer learning, and contribute to a collaborative, discussion-driven classroom environment.

Working closely with Honors faculty, the Teaching Assistant helps foster the values of curiosity, academic rigor, creative inquiry, and community that define the Honors Program. Ideal candidates are thoughtful, reliable, and excited to support meaningful academic dialogue and student success.

Required Qualifications

• Must be a current Weber State University student in good academic standing
• Enrollment in the Honors Program
• Comfort with technology and adminisitrative tasks
• Ability to work independently
• Creativity, enthusiasm, and reliability are essential
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Physical Activity of this position

Physical Activity of this position Ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles etc., using feet and legs and/or hands and arms. Agility is emphasized. Important if the amount and kind of climbing required exceeds that required for ordinary locomotion., Maintaining equilibrium to prevent falling. Walking, standing or crouching on narrow, slippery, or erratically moving surfaces. Amount of balancing exceeds that needed for ordinary locomotion and maintenance of body equilibrium. , Bending body downward and forward by bending spine at the waist. This factor is important if it occurs to a considerable degree and requires full motion of the lower extremities and back muscles. , Bending legs at knee to come to a rest on knee or knees., Bending the body downward and forward by bending leg and spine. , Standing. Particularly for sustained periods of time.

Physical Requirements of this position

Physical Requirements of this position Sedentary work. Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or consistently to move objects, including the human body. Sitting most of the time. Walking and standing only occasionally if ever.

Visual Acuity Requirements including color, depth perception and field of vision.

Visual Acuity Requirements including color, depth perception and field of vision. Required to perform activities such as preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; using a computer terminal; extensive reading.

The conditions the worker will be subject to in this position.

The conditions the worker will be subject to in this position. The worker is subject to environmental conditions. Protection from weather conditions but not necessarily from temperature changes.

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Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter