MA English Teaching Assistant

Weber State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating an environment welcoming to all individuals. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected categories, including disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, race, religion, national origin, veteran status, or others, as required by law and university policy (see Weber State University’s Policy and Procedure Manual 3‑32).

Position Title:

MA English Teaching Assistant

Requisition Number: H00934P
Campus

Location:

Weber State University – Ogden, UT
Hours per week:4–8
Pay: $18/hour +  1,000 tuition waiver/scholarship

Teaching Assistants will be assigned to specific instructors in ENGL 1010, ENGL 2010, or other introductory 2000‑level courses. Responsibilities include attending every class, observing the instructor, and assisting in the classroom. Duties may involve taking attendance, distributing materials, collecting materials, answering questions, and providing formative feedback on assignments. TAs will also handle off‑classroom tasks such as responding to student emails, meeting with students, grading assignments under instructor supervision, and preparing, delivering, and reflecting upon five individual lessons during the semester.

• Current enrollment in the Master of Arts in English Program

• Work‑study eligibility (FAFSA on file)
• Higher availability for class sessions
• No prior TA or GIship in the program

Submit an online application, FAFSA, current résumé/CV, and a brief cover letter explaining your interest in teaching at the general education level and how this position will support your graduate studies or future teaching career. Applications are accepted twice per year: once in late‑May/June for the Fall semester and once in November for the Spring semester.

Weber 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, veteran, or disability status.