Teaching Assistant (ENV327W)

Chatham University; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 12,000 - 13,000; Part time

Job summary

Chatham University is seeking a part-time Teaching Assistant for the ENV327W class (Writing about Environmental Science) in Fall 2026. The TA will help students meet writing goals, review and edit submissions, and meet with students outside of class hours either in person or virtually.

Preference given to students who have excelled in ENV327W; strong written communication is required. Attendance at Fall semester class meetings is expected, and the TA may direct students to the Writing Center.

Qualifications

• Must be a current student at Chatham University.
• Strong written communication skills.
• ENV327W experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Reviewing and editing student work
• Meeting with students to help with writing assignments
• Possibly directing students to the Writing Center

Skills

Written communication

ENV327W experience

Education

Enrolled student

Job description

The student awarded this position will work with students in the ENV327W class (Writing about Environmental Science) during Fall 2026 to help them meet the writing goals of the class. Students who have already excelled in ENV327W are preferred, but anyone with solid written communication skills can apply. Applicants must be available to attend the Fall semester’s class meetings. The TA will be available to meet with students outside of class hours, either in-person or virtually.

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING:

• As assigned by the instructor, reviewing and editing student work
• Meeting with students to help with writing assignments
• Possibly directing students to the Writing Center

LEARNING OUTCOMES:

• Improved understanding of your own writing skills
• Experience mentoring students in their writing

Approved for 300 hours (20 hours/week for 15 weeks) at $15/hr.

All current student employees should notify their other manager(s) if you work multiple jobs on campus at the same time. Additionally, students may not work more than 20 hours per week (combined between all campus jobs) during the academic year. Students may not exceed 980 work hours per calendar year.

Student jobs do not automatically roll over to the next academic year or summer.

Chatham University strives to promote a campus environment that understands and embraces multiculturalism while increasing individuals’ intercultural competence. We actively work to build and sustain a diverse and culturally vibrant campus, which promotes employee and student success and retention.

Chatham University is an Equal Opportunity Employer with a strong commitment to diversity, inclusion, and equity. Chatham University does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, reproductive health decisions, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, age, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital or family status, political affiliation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.