Department:

College of Earth, Ocean, and Atmospheric Sciences

Special Instructions to Applicants:

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

• A Resume
• A Cover Letter
• List of coursework completed or in progress in ATS, CLIM, ENSC, GEO, GEOG, and/or OC A supplemental document answering the following question: In 300 words or less, please describe your interest and/or experience in teaching and mentoring others.

For additional information please contact: Kaplan Yalcin 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 10 part-time (a maximum of 24 hours per week) Undergraduate Learning Assistants (ULAs) for the College of Earth, Ocean, and Atmospheric Sciences at Oregon State University (OSU). Undergraduate Learning Assistants work with faculty and graduate teaching assistants as undergraduate peer mentors to implement active learning environments in courses in Climate Science, Environmental Sciences, Geography and Geospatial Science, Geology, and Oceanography.

Successful applicants will be contacted as positions become available. Applicants must be enrolled as degree-seeking undergraduate students at OSU for consideration with prior coursework in Climate Science, Environmental Sciences, Geography and Geospatial Science, Geology, or Oceanography.

Position Duties

• Facilitate student engagement in active learning environments
• Prepare for facilitation by meeting with course faculty and reviewing learning materials
• Communicate with students, faculty, and graduate teaching assistants
• Serve as undergraduate peer learning mentors
• Participate in training and professional development for undergraduate learning assistants.

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, Teamwork, Leadership, Professionalism

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

• Prior coursework in Climate Science, Environmental Sciences, Geography and Geospatial Science, Geology, or Oceanography.
• Ability to communicate effectively with faculty and peers
• Demonstrated record of academic achievement in course subject matter

Preferred

• A major in Climate Science, Environmental Sciences, Geography and Geospatial Science, Geology, or Oceanography.

Working Conditions/Schedule:

Salary Range:

Anticipated Start Date:

2026-09-23

Anticipated End Date: