Geospatial Teaching Assistant for NUGeoTec

Geospatial Teaching Assistant for NUGeo Tec

Weber State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating an environment welcoming to all individuals. We strive to create a culture where everyone feels valued and appreciated. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected categories, such as disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, race, religion, national origin, veterans status, or others, as required by law and university policy (see Weber State University's Policy and Procedure Manual 3-32).

Position Title:

Geospatial Teaching Assistant for NUGeo Tec

Requisition Number: H01039P

Position Category:
Hourly/Work Study

Campus

Location:

Weber State University – Ogden, UT

Hours per week: 10‑20

Months per year: 2

Hours may vary, depending on student requests.

Hourly Pay Rate: $20.00

The Geospatial Teaching Assistant (TA) will serve as instructional apprentice under the guidance and supervision of a faculty member. The specific duties of the TA will depend on the nature of the course/lab to which the TA is assigned and the support needs of the department as a whole. Duties may include assisting with course preparation, instructional support in labs (including guiding students in best practices and safety), leading review sessions and discussions, mentoring independent projects, and assisting with grading.

• Has completed both GEO 1710/3710 and GEO 3840 and GEOG 2400/4400 (or similar courses) with a B or better grade (Contact Ryan Frazier ryanfrazier to inquire which class is currently seeking a TA). Approval of the course instructor is required.
• Current major in the college of science or college of social behavioral sciences.
• Ability to type, read, and use a computer. One must also be able to be on camera for periods of time to help student inquiry and communicate with students effectively.

• Earth and Environmental Sciences or Geography, Environment and Sustainability majors preferred.
• Previous teaching experience such as tutoring is a plus.

To apply, complete the online application, attach a resume, and provide the contact information for three references.

If you are hired, please keep in mind that you will need to complete the appropriate Payroll and HR documents prior to beginning work.

The screening of applicants will begin immediately.

Due to the Affordable Care Act (ACA), individuals who have worked in a salaried capacity for Weber State University are ineligible to be hired as an hourly or adjunct employee at Weber State for six months.

Expressing or exchanging ideas; conveying detailed or important instructions to other workers; receiving detailed information with or without assistance; repetitive motion; substantial movements of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers.

Sedentary work; exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally; sitting most of the time; walking and standing only occasionally if ever.

Color, depth perception, and field of vision required to prepare and analyze data and figures; transcribe; use a computer terminal; extensive reading.

The worker is subject to environmental conditions. Protection from weather conditions but not necessarily from temperature changes.

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

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