Student Teaching Assistant - Ecology & Evolutionary Biology

Tulane University; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Tulane University is seeking a Teaching Assistant to support professors with administrative tasks and classroom activities in a student employment role on-site in New Orleans. The TA will attend staff training, take attendance, help maintain order, work with individual or small groups, and assist with grading and material management.

The position emphasizes health and safety compliance, field logistics support, and acting as an academic resource for students.

Qualifications

• Must be currently enrolled as a student at Tulane University.
• Enrollment in a specific class or course of study may be required.
• A minimum grade in a prior course may be preferred.

Responsibilities

• Attend and complete instructional staff training.
• Take class attendance and manage sessions.
• Maintain classroom order and assist individual or group students.
• Lead break activities and provide administrative support.
• Assist with field logistics and chaperone activities.
• Support instructors by teaching sessions when requested.
• Prepare and inventory course materials and report damaged items.
• Grade submitted student work and provide feedback.
• Support health and safety protocols for students.

Education

Active enrollment as Tulane University student

Enrollment in specific class or course of study

Prior grade in a course

Job description

Teaching Assistant

The Teaching Assistant will support the professor(s) in various administrative and operational tasks.

Responsibilities

• Attending and completing instructional staff training prior to the arrival of students
• Take attendance of class and sessions
• Assisting in maintaining classroom order
• Working with individual or groups of students
• Leading break activities
• Providing administrative assistance
• Handling routine disciplinary problems
• Chaperoning and assisting with logistics on field experiences
• Teaching the course on occasion or holding sessions, as requested by the instructor
• Maintaining and submitting a master list of materials for your course and a list of any equipment broken or damaged by students or staff
• Addressing student behavior issues while in their presence
• Assisting in ensuring the health and safety of all students by following site medical protocols
• Assisting program staff with program tasks and evaluation
• Packing, storing, disposing of, and completing an inventory of course materials at the end of programming
• Acting as a resource and academic support for students
• Grading submitted work from students

Qualifications

• Active enrollment as a student at Tulane University
• Prior or active enrollment in a particular class or course of study (potentially)
• A required grade in a prior class or coursework (potentially)

About Us

This position will help student employees demonstrate and cultivate the career readiness competencies in accordance with the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE).

Tulane University is an equal opportunity educator and employer committed to providing an education and employment environment free of unlawful discrimination, harassment, and retaliation. Legally protected demographic classifications (such as a person’s race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, shared ancestry, disability, genetics, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws) are not relied upon as an eligibility, selection or participation criteria for Tulane’s employment or educational programs or activities.

Tulane University is responsible for providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities throughout the applicant screening process. If you need assistance in completing an application or during any phase of the interview process, please contact the Office of Human Resources by phone at 504-865-4748 or by email at [e-mail].