MA English Teaching Assistant

Weber State University; Ogden (UT); On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition waiver/scholarship $1000

Job summary

Weber State University seeks a MA English Teaching Assistant to support instructors in ENGL 1010/2010 sections. TAs must attend each class, learn pedagogical approaches, and assist in classroom and online communication under instructor mentorship.

The position offers 4–8 hours per week for four months, with an hourly rate of $18 and a $1,000 tuition waiver/scholarship. Preference given to work-study eligible students and MA English program matriculants.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Attend assigned ENGL 1010/2010 section and learn pedagogical methods under supervision.
• Assist in classroom: take attendance, distribute materials, circulate materials, answer student questions.
• Answer student emails and meet with students as needed; provide formative feedback on assignments under supervision.
• Grade assignments under instructor supervision; prepare, deliver, and reflect on 5 lessons during the semester.

Education

Master of Arts in English Program

Job description

MA English Teaching Assistant

WSU's Commitment to Equal Opportunity

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: MA English Teaching Assistant
• Requisition Number: H00934P
• Position Category: Hourly/Work Study
• Campus Location: Weber State University - Ogden, UT
• Hours per week: 4-8
• Months per year: 4
• Hourly Pay Rate: $18/hour + tuition waiver/scholarship of $1000
• 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).
• Background Check? No

Posting Detail Information

• Job Open Date: 10/20/2026
• Review Date: 10/22/2026
• Job Close Date: 11/05/2026

ADA Essential Job Function

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

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