MA English Teaching Assistant

Weber State University; Ogden (UT); On-site; USD 14,000 - 18,000; Part time

Job summary

Weber State University is seeking MA English Teaching Assistants to support instructional responsibilities in various English courses. This hourly position offers a competitive salary of $18/hour along with a $1000 tuition waiver, targeting current students in the Master's program. Responsibilities include assisting instructors, engaging in pedagogical learning, and delivering individual lessons, thus nurturing a valuable teaching experience within a supportive academic environment.

Benefits

Tuition Waiver

Hourly Pay

Qualifications

• Must be a current student in the Master of Arts in English Program.
• Preference for work-study eligible students and those with higher availability.
• Limited to two semesters for TAships.

Responsibilities

• Assist instructors with classroom duties, including taking attendance and distributing materials.
• Prepare, deliver, and reflect on individual lessons under supervision.
• Provide feedback and support to students both in-class and via emails.

Skills

Pedagogical Methods

Classroom Management

Communication

Education

Current student in the Master of Arts in English Program

Job description

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

Position Title MA English Teaching Assistant

Requisition Number

Requisition Number H00934P

Position Category

Position Category Hourly/Work Study

Campus Location

Campus Location Weber State University - Ogden, UT

Hours per week 4-8

Months per year

Months per year 4

Pay Grade

Hourly Pay Rate

Hourly Pay Rate $18/hour + tuition waiver/scholarship of $1000

FLSA

Job Summary/Basic Function

TAs will be assigned to specific instructors in either a section of ENGL 1010 or 2010, or an introductory 2000-level course. TAs must attend each class for the section assigned and will learn pedagogical methods and strategies by observing the instructor, and assist in the classroom and beyond under the instructor’s supervision and mentorship. Assistance in the classroom may include taking attendance, distributing class materials, collecting class materials circulating amongst and answering questions from students, etc. Assistance beyond the classroom may include answering student emails, meeting with students, offering formative feedback on assignments, grading assignments under the supervision of the instructor, etc. TAs will prepare, deliver, and reflect upon 5 individual lessons during the course of the semester, again under the instructor’s supervision and mentorship.

Required Qualifications

Be a current student in the Master of Arts in English Program.

Preferred Qualifications

Preference will be given to students who are work-study eligible (must have FAFSA on file!). Preference will be given to students with higher availability, making it easier to connect them with mentor instructors and undergraduate course sections. Preference will be given to students who have not received a previous TAship or GIship. Beyond that, all matriculated students in the MA in English program are eligible, and we will strive to hire as many as we can within our budget. TAships will be capped at 2 total semesters (which need not be completed contiguously).

To apply, complete the online application. Complete FAFSA and upload current resume/CV plus a brief cover letter explaining your interest in teaching at the general education level, and how this position will help you pursue further teaching either during graduate school or beyond. Applications will be accepted twice per year, once in late-May/June for the following Fall semester, allowing all new admits to the program to apply, and once in November for the following Spring semester. GIs whose classes have low enrollment will be encouraged to apply during these periods so that we can better plan, but we will strive to offer any GI whose class is canceled a TAship.

If you are hired, please keep in mind that you will need to complete the appropriate Payroll and HR documents prior to beginning work.

The screening of applicants will begin immediately.

Due to the Affordable Care Act ( ACA ), individuals who have worked in a salaried capacity for Weber State University are ineligible to be hired as an hourly or adjunct employee at Weber State for six months.

Physical Activity of this position

Physical Activity of this position Standing. Particularly for sustained periods of time. , Moving about to accomplish tasks, particularly for long distances or moving from one work site to another., Using upper extremities to exert force in order to draw, haul or tug objects in a sustained motion. , Lifting. Raising objects from a lower to a higher position or moving objects horizontally from position-to-position. This factor is important if it occurs to a considerable degree and requires substantial use of upper extremities and back muscles. , Operate, activate, use, prepare, inspect, place, detect, or position. , Grasping. Applying pressure to an object with the fingers and palm. , Expressing or exchanging ideas. Those activities in which they must convey detailed or important instructions to other workers accurately or quickly. , Ability to receive detailed information with or without assistance., Repetitive motion. Substantial movements (motions) of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers. , 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. , Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction.

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., Light work. Exerting up to 20 lbs of force occasionally and/or up to 10 lbs of force frequently and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. Use of arm and/or leg controls exerting forces greater than that for sedentary work.

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. None. The worker is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions (such as in typical office or administrative work).

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Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents

Resume

Cover Letter

Optional Documents