UU Student - Instruction (Work-Study)

Job Summary

The teaching assistant will support course instruction by assisting with grading assignments, quizzes, exams, and other coursework in a timely and consistent manner while maintaining student confidentiality. The TA will also hold regular office hours to answer student questions, clarify course concepts, provide feedback on assignments, and offer academic support. Additional responsibilities may include responding to student emails, communicating with the instructor about student progress, and helping ensure a positive and productive learning environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist with grading assignments, quizzes, exams, and other coursework in a timely and consistent manner while maintaining student confidentiality.
• Hold regular office hours to answer student questions, clarify course concepts, provide feedback on assignments, and offer academic support.
• Respond to student emails, communicate with the instructor about student progress, and help ensure a positive and productive learning environment.

Minimum Qualifications

This job posting is only available to University of Utah students who have been awarded a Federal Work-Study Award for the current year. Please login to CIS and go to the Finance/Financial Aid section to view your Financial Aid Status. If you have not received a Federal Work-Study Award, then do not complete and submit this application. Before hire, this employer will confirm that you have received a Federal Work-Study Award for the current year.

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Additional Information

• The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work).
• Contact Human Resources at (801) 581-7447 for information.
• Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS’ post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or University Human Resource Management at (801) 581-7447 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.