Department:

ECB

Special Instructions to Applicants:

For additional information please contact: Jennifer Moore at jennifer.moore@oregonstate.edu

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 24 months.

Note: All job offers are contingent upon Human Resources final approval.

OSU will conduct a review of the National Sex Offender Public website prior to hire.

Job Description:

This recruitment will be used to fill multiple part-time (a maximum of 24 hours per week) Undergraduate Learning Assistant (ULA) positions for the School of Chemical, Biological, and Environmental Engineering (CBEE) at Oregon State University (OSU).

This position performs a wide variety of work that supports the quality of education in CBEE. This work includes mentoring, checking off work, assisting with holding office hours, assisting with labs, and attending TA meetings. These duties will vary depending on the specific course support needs, and vary from 3-20 hours per week, depending on the workload and assignment.

90% Course Support: Duties include helping with 30-person studio sections, tutoring, leading study sessions, attending weekly meetings, holding office hours, copying materials for courses, and other tasks as needed by the supervising instructor. This position may also assist with grading via a grading rubric. Breakdown will vary by course.

10% Training: Attend and complete a pedagogy training course.

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, and 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
- High School student: Regularly enrolled in a high school or participating in a home-schooling program
- Undergraduate and post-baccalaureate student: 6 credit hours per term
- Undergraduate international student: 12 credit hours per term*
- Graduate student officially admitted to Graduate School: 5 credit hours per term
- Graduate international student officially admitted to Graduate School: 9 credit hours per term*

*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 Qualifications:

Engineering undergraduate major
Sophomore or above
Successful completion of the course they are supporting with a B or higher.
Overall GPA greater than 2.9/4.0
Knowledge of Canvas
Strong interpersonal skills and interacting with people from diverse backgrounds
Attention to detail and organization
Demonstrable ability to work independently and in a team environment

Preferred Qualifications:

Environmental Engineering, Chemical Engineering or Bioengineering major
Junior or above
Successful completion of the course they are supporting with a B+ or higher
Overall GPA greater than 3.0/Pre-core GPA greater than 3.2
Comfortable leading sections of a class with 25-30 students each
Team player

Students must complete FERPA training prior to beginning work.

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.

Working Conditions/Schedule:

Work may be performed in classrooms, labs, or copy/supply rooms.
Must be able to work between 5 – 20 hours per week.

Salary Range:

Anticipated Start Date:

2026-07-13

Anticipated End Date:

2027-06-30

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CBEE Undergrad Learning Assistant (AY26-27)