Honors Program Teaching Assistant

Position Details

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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 Information

Position Title

Honors Program Teaching Assistant

Requisition Number

H02075P

Position Category

Hourly/Work Study

Campus Location

Weber State University - Ogden, UT

Hours per week

15

Months per year

9

Alternate work schedule

Pay Grade

Salary

Hourly Pay Rate

$15

FLSA

Job Summary/Basic Function

The Honors Program Teaching Assistant supports Honors faculty in the design, preparation, and facilitation of interdisciplinary Honors courses. This role provides an opportunity for students to engage deeply with course material, support peer learning, and contribute to a collaborative, discussion-driven classroom environment.

Working closely with Honors faculty, the Teaching Assistant helps foster the values of curiosity, academic rigor, creative inquiry, and community that define the Honors Program. Ideal candidates are thoughtful, reliable, and excited to support meaningful academic dialogue and student success.

Required Qualifications

• Must be a current Weber State University student in good academic standing
• Enrollment in the Honors Program
• Comfort with technology and adminisitrative tasks
• Ability to work independently
• Creativity, enthusiasm, and reliability are essential
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Preferred Qualifications

Background Check?

No

Posting Detail Information

Job Open Date

10/05/2026

Review Date

10/14/2026

Job Close Date

10/16/2026

Open Until Filled

Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting

https://jobs.weber.edu/postings/29463

Notes to Applicant

If you are passionate about what you could offer and accomplish here at WSU, we would love to hear from you.

ADA Essential Job Function

ADA Essential Job Function

Physical Activity of this position

Ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles etc., using feet and legs and/or hands and arms. Agility is emphasized. Important if the amount and kind of climbing required exceeds that required for ordinary locomotion., Maintaining equilibrium to prevent falling. Walking, standing or crouching on narrow, slippery, or erratically moving surfaces. Amount of balancing exceeds that needed for ordinary locomotion and maintenance of body equilibrium. , Bending body downward and forward by bending spine at the waist. This factor is important if it occurs to a considerable degree and requires full motion of the lower extremities and back muscles. , Bending legs at knee to come to a rest on knee or knees., Bending the body downward and forward by bending leg and spine. , Standing. Particularly for sustained periods of time.

Physical Requirements of this position

Sedentary work. Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or consistently to move objects, including the human body. Sitting most of the time. Walking and standing only occasionally if ever.

Visual Acuity Requirements including color, depth perception and field of vision.

Required to perform activities such as preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; using a computer terminal; extensive reading.

The conditions the worker will be subject to in this position.

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