COS Learning Asst Level 1 (2026-2027)

Department:

College of Science

Special Instructions to Applicants:

All applicants must complete the LA Application found at https://science.oregonstate.edu/academics/learning-assistant-program.

When applying you will be required to attach the following electronic documents:

●        A Resume

●        A Cover Letter

For additional information please contact: COS LA Program Director at [email protected]

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability, protected veteran, and other protected status.

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

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

Job Description:

This recruitment will be used to fill multiple part-time (a maximum of 20-24 hours per week) Learning Assistant Level 1 positions for the College of Science at Oregon State University (OSU). Successful applicants will be contacted only after applying to LA Application through the College of Science LA website https://science.oregonstate.edu/academics/learning-assistant-program

POSITION DUTIES:
Learning Assistants assist instructors in College of Science courses by facilitating student group work.

85% - Working with students in group learning settings with LA faculty present (ie: classrooms, help sessions, office hours, online)

15% – Preparing for facilitation by meeting with course faculty, reviewing/completing course materials, training for being an LA (one time orientation)

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.

Additional Required Qualifications:

Successful completion of disciplinary courses (ie: PH 201, BI 221) or equivalent by start date.

To become a College of Science Learning Assistant, students must also have applied and been accepted to become a Learning Assistant through the OSU

LA Application found at https://science.oregonstate.edu/academics/learning-assistant-program.

A demonstrated interest in teaching. (Preferred)

Applications become available during week 4 in Fall, Winter and Spring terms.

Working Conditions/Schedule:

Must be able to work between 5 – 20 hours per week.

Salary Range:

Anticipated Start Date:

2026-07-15

Anticipated End Date: