NSE 234 Undergraduate Learning Assistant

OSU Rec Sports - Sport. Leadership. Wellness.; Corvallis (OR); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Oregon State University’s School of Nuclear Science & Engineering is seeking up to three part-time Undergraduate Learning Assistants for NSE 234 in Fall 2026. The role supports course instruction by assisting with classroom and lab activities, holding office hours, and helping with grading under instructor guidance.

Ideal candidates are enrolled engineering students with a GPA above 3.25, strong communication skills, and FERPA training completion prior to starting.

Qualifications

• 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.
• FERPA training must be completed prior to starting position.
• International students may be allowed to carry fewer hours than specified above and still be considered full-time by USCIS; reduced course load approved by OIS.

Responsibilities

• Assist with in-class activities and/or labs
• Tutor students during regular office hours and/or in the classroom
• Grade homework, quizzes and/or exams under instructor guidance
• May assist with managing course materials on Canvas
• Attend weekly meetings with the instructor of record

Skills

Communication

Critical Thinking

Teamwork

Leadership

Education

Undergraduate Engineering Major

Job description

Department:

School of Nuclear Science & Engineering

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability, protected veteran, and other protected status.

This position is designated as a critical or security-sensitive position; therefore, the incumbent must successfully complete a Criminal History Check and be determined to be position qualified as per OSU Standard 576-055-0000 et seq. Incumbents are required to self-report convictions and those in Youth Programs may have additional Criminal History Checks every 2 years.

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 up to three part-time (a maximum of 24 hours per week) Undergraduate Learning Assistant (ULA) positions for the School of Nuclear Science & Engineering (NSE) at Oregon State University (OSU). This position recruitment is for NSE 234, Fall 2026.

This position performs a variety of duties in support of NSE course instruction. Responsibilities may include working with the instructor to assist with classroom and lab activities, holding office hours, and helping with grading. These duties will vary depending on the specific course requirements.

Position Duties

• Assist with in-class activities and/or labs
• Tutor students during regular office hours and/or in the classroom
• Grade homework, quizzes and/or exams under instructor guidance
• May assist with managing course materials on Canvas
• Attend weekly meetings with the instructor of record

Transferable Skill Development

OSU is committed to ensuring students are prepared for success after graduation through intentional skill development as student employees. The competencies students develop while working at OSU are defined by the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) as the essential skills employers seek in their hires. In this position, students learn and build vital career-readiness skills in the primary areas below:

• Communication, Critical Thinking, Teamwork, Leadership

Qualifications:

Full Employment Eligibility Requirements can be found here:https://hr.oregonstate.edu/student-employment-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

*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

• Undergraduate Engineering Major
• GPA greater than 3.25
• Completion of course with a B or higher
• Good communication skills
• Students must complete FERPA training prior to starting position.

This position is designated as a critical or security-sensitive position; therefore, the incumbent must successfully complete a Criminal History Check and be determined to be position qualified as per OSU Standard 576-055-0000 et seq. Incumbents are required to self-report convictions and those in Youth Programs may have additional Criminal History Checks every 2 years.

Preferred

• Major or Minor in Nuclear Science & Engineering
• Previous undergraduate learning assistant experience
• Knowledge of Canvas

Working Conditions/Schedule:

• Work may be performed in classrooms, labs, or office spaces.
• Must be able to work between 5-20 hours per week.

Anticipated Start Date:

2026-09-23