Undergraduate Teaching Assistant

Undergraduate Teaching Assistant Illinois State University, United States about 12 hours ago

Location:

Normal, ILLINOIS

Deadline:

02 Jun 2026 Job no:521817 Work type:

On Campus

Location:

Normal, Illinois

Title:

Undergraduate Teaching Assistant

Employee Classification:

Student Help Regular

Division Name:

Academic Affairs

Department:

Geography, Geology, and the Environment Job Summary This is a student position for the Department of Geography, Geology, and the Environment, located in Felmley Hall. As an Undergraduate Teaching Assistant, your responsibilities may include but not be limited to the following:

• Attending each lecture.
• Taking attendance.
• Maintaining student records.
• Familiarity with the class material.
• Holding office hours and student review sessions.
• Teaching small groups or individuals who need additional help or guidance.
• Proctoring exams.
• Grading tests, papers, and assignments.
• Recording and maintaining grades.
• Lecturing or making presentations.
• Leading class discussion or break-out groups.
• Supervising group activities.

Students currently taking the class are not eligible for this position. Additional Information Student employees are eligible to participate in the University's 403(b) Plan. More information can be found here . Pay Rate $15.00/hour Preferred Qualifications It is strongly preferred that candidates have satisfactorily completed the class that they will be supporting. Work Hours Work hours will be determined by the faculty member and the class time. Functional Expectations Must be able to complete the following with or without a reasonable accommodation:

• Effectively communicate on a daily basis.

Proposed Starting Date To be determined by the faculty member. Required Applicant Documents Work Availability

Please Note:

These documents are required to be submitted online in order to complete the application process. Please have these documents ready prior to clicking on "Apply" Contact Information for Applicants Laura Roethle laroet1ilstu Important Information for Applicants This position is subject to a criminal background investigation and if applicable, an employment history review, based on University Policy 3.1.30 and any offer of employment is contingent upon you passing a satisfactory criminal background investigation and/or an employment history review. You may not begin work until the criminal background investigation results have been received and cleared by Human Resources. In addition, all appointments are contingent upon proof of eligibility for employment at Illinois State University to perform the required duties described above on your scheduled start date. The Immigration and Control Act of 1986, Public Law 99-603, requires all new employees to file an I-9 in person and no later than three days from the beginning of employment. This may be accomplished within the department or through Human Resources. A list of the types of documentation you will be expected to provide is available at uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents. Failure to comply with this law will result in cancellation of your appointment. Illinois State University, as your employer, is required by federal law to ensure proper tax withholding from wages and to ensure that the required reporting of employee wages, withholding, and employment taxes is accurate. For this reason, every employee must have a valid Social Security Number registered with the University at the time of employment and/or as soon after as possible, but no later than 45 days from the start date. Failure to comply with this law may result in cancellation of your appointment. Illinois State University student employees are restricted to no more than 28 hours per week of on-campus employment for all positions held. International students are restricted by their visa status to no more than 20 hours per week of on-campus employment when the university is in session but may work more when the university is not in session. International students should contact the Office of International Studies and Programs for guidance if they have questions concerning employment restrictions. Illinois State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) or other state or federal law you may request an accommodation by contacting the Office of Equal Opportunity and Access at (309) 438-3383 . The Office of Equal Opportunity and Access will hold any confidential information you provide in confidence. If you are having difficulty accessing the system, please call Human Resources at (309) 438-8311 .