Undergraduate Teaching Assistant in Economics FallSpring
Undergraduate Teaching Assistant in Economics FallSpring
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Undergraduate Teaching Assistant in Economics Fall/Spring
Work type: On Campus
Location: Normal Illinois
Title: Undergraduate Teaching Assistant in Economics Fall/Spring
Employee Classification: Student Help Regular
Division Name: Academic Affairs
Department: Economics
Job Summary
An Undergraduate Teaching Assistant assists with a variety of tasks ranging from office hours and proctoring exams to grading homework assignments doing basic library research and other curricular and cocurricular activities. UTAs may also be required to provide weekly tutoring services to 100level Economics courses including ECOand 138. The UTAs specific duties are determined on a casebycase basis.
Additional Information
Student employees are eligible to participate in the Universitys 403(b) Plan. More information can be foundhere.
Pay Rate
$15/hour
Required Qualifications
Economics major required.
GPA of 3.0 or higher.
Must be a degree seeking undergraduate student at Illinois State University enrolled in at least 6 undergraduate credit hours.
Preferred Qualifications
Highest consideration given to those applicants with at least a Junior standing and a strong academic record in a range of economics courses.
Work Hours
Varies with assignment
Functional Expectations
Must be able to complete the following with or without reasonable accommodations:
Remain at a workstation for extended periods.
Effectively communicate on a daily basis.
Proposed Starting Date
August 18 2025
Required Applicant Documents
Resume Reference List Essay & Economics Department Application
Please Note: These documents are required to be submitted online in order to complete the application process. Please have these documents ready prior to clicking on Apply
Special Instructions for Applicants
Please upload a typed essay about your qualifications and how a UTA position would contribute to your academic and career goals.
Also please complete and attach with your application the Economics Department Application with can be found at Information for Applicants
This position is subject to a criminal background investigation and if applicable an employment history review based on University Policy 3.1.30 and any offer of employment is contingent upon you passing a satisfactory criminal background investigation and/or an employment history review. You may not begin work until the criminal background investigation results have been received and cleared by Human Resources.
In addition all appointments are contingent upon proof of eligibility for employment at Illinois State University to perform the required duties described above on your scheduled start date. The Immigration and Control Act of 1986 Public Law 99603 requires all new employees to file an I9 in person and no later than three days from the beginning of employment. This may be accomplished within the department or through Human Resources. A list of the types of documentation you will be expected to provide is available at Failure to comply with this law will result in cancellation of your appointment.
Illinois State University as your employer is required by federal law to ensure proper tax withholding from wages and to ensure that the required reporting of employee wages withholding and employment taxes is accurate. For this reason every employee must have a valid Social Security Number registered with the University at the time of employment and/or as soon after as possible but no later than 45 days from the start date. Failure to comply with this law may result in cancellation of your appointment.
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Department
EconomicsAn Undergraduate Teaching Assistant assists with a variety of tasks ranging from office hours and proctoring exams to grading homework assignments doing basic library research and other curricular and cocurricular activities. UTAs may also be required to provide weekly tutoring services. The UTAs specific duties are determined on a casebycase basis.
Current Opportunities
Department
EconomicsAn Undergraduate Teaching Assistant assists with a variety of tasks ranging from office hours and proctoring exams to grading homework assignments doing basic library research and other curricular and cocurricular activities. UTAs may also be required to provide weekly tutoring services. The UTAs specific duties are determined on a casebycase basis.
Employment Type
Student
