Educational Opportunities Program (EOP) Math TA

Oregon State University, United States

Updated: about 2 months ago
Location: Corvallis, OREGON
Deadline: 01 Apr 2024

Position Details
Position Information


Job Title Educational Opportunities Program (EOP) Math TA
Appointment Type Student Employee
Job Location Corvallis
Position Appointment Percent 100
Appointment Basis 12
Pay Method Hourly
Pay Period 16th - 15th of the following month
Pay Date Last working day of the month
Remote or Hybrid option?
Min Hourly Rate $14.20 (Standard); $13.20 (Non-Urban); $15.45 (Portland Metro)
Max Hourly Rate $21.00 (Standard); $20.50 (Non-Urban); $21.50 (Portland Metro)
Position Summary
This recruitment will be used to fill one part-time (a maximum of 24 hours per week) Math TA position for the Educational Opportunities Program at Oregon State University (OSU).
The Educational Opportunities Program offers support to students who have traditionally been denied access to higher education. As such we offer courses that help fill gaps in mathematics while completing college mathematics courses.
TA’s work with students twice a week to facilitate group work and mathematical learning. In addition to helping students with course content, TA’s share study strategies and demonstrate methods for how students can find the answers for themselves, with the goal that students build the skills that will allow them to excel in their classes.
Position Duties
TA’s will work in a classroom setting with diverse Math 111 and Math 252 students:
  • Facilitate group work
  • Help build student understanding
  • Answer mathematical questions
  • Take attendance
  • Evaluate participation and engagement
  • Share study strategies
  • Attend group and individual meetings with supervisor
  • Assist in study sessions
Minimum Qualifications
Full Employment Eligibility Requirements can be found here: http://fa.oregonstate.edu/stu-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 Math 252 or higher
  • People skills
  • Availability at class time
Preferred (Special) Qualifications
  • Desire and experience working with diversity in STEM
Working Conditions / Work Schedule

Posting Detail Information


Posting Number P10838SE
Number of Vacancies 1
Anticipated Appointment Begin Date 04/01/2024
Anticipated Appointment End Date
Posting Date 03/08/2024
Full Consideration Date 03/22/2024
Closing Date 04/01/2024
Indicate how you intend to recruit for this search Competitive / Student - open to ALL qualified/eligible students
Special Instructions to Applicants
When applying you will be required to attach the following electronic documents:
1. A Resume/Vita
2. A cover letter indicating how your qualifications and experience have prepared you for this position
For additional information please contact: Elizabeth Jones at [email protected].

OSU commits to inclusive excellence by advancing equity and diversity in all that we do. We are an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer, and particularly encourage applications from members of historically underrepresented racial/ethnic groups, women, individuals with disabilities, veterans, LGBTQ community members, and others who demonstrate the ability to help us achieve our vision of a diverse and inclusive community.
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Note: All job offers are contingent upon Human Resources final approval.

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