Why should you work as an LA?
Why should you work as an LA?
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There are lots of benefits to working as an LA:
You get an introduction to teaching and get a better understanding of why some methods are used in active learning classrooms.
You get to support your peers and help them to learn better.
You'll work side by side with a faculty member to improve classes in the SCSE.
Teaching and working as an LA can help you to learn the material in the course you've already taken even better.
Your experience as an LA will help prepare you for future careers and post-graduate education.
You'll get paid $15.25/hour for 5-10 hours of work per week.
Applications are due on Wednesday, October 28th by 8:00 AM.
What do I do as an LA?
What do I do as an LA?
There are three main components to your LA job:
Attend a mandatory dinner (for all LAs) and training (for new LAs) on January 13th from 4:30-6:00 p.m. for all LAs and 6:00-8:00 p.m. for new LAs.
Participate in a paid weekly training session to learn more about active learning strategies in the classroom and practice them with other LAs before you go into the classroom. (Returning LAs do not need to repeat the training). You must be able to meet at one of the following times in Spring 2027:
Wednesdays 3:00-3:50 p.m.
Wednesdays 4:00-4:50 p.m.
Thursdays 2:00-2:50 p.m.
Collaborate with your faculty member in a weekly preparation meeting (about 30-60 minutes weekly)
Assist in lectures, review sessions, problem-solving, etc. - this will vary depending on the course for which you serve as an LA. See the course information sheets below for more details.
What courses are recruiting LAs in Spring 2027?
What courses are recruiting LAs in Spring 2027?
Browse the course information sheets below to see what LA opportunities are available and read about the specific role of the LA in each course.
Browse the course information sheets below to see what LA opportunities are available and read about the specific role of the LA in each course.
Chemistry & Biochemistry
Chemistry & Biochemistry
CHEM 1117: Introduction to General, Organic and Biological Chemistry II Sec 1 Prof Metto
CHEM 1153: General Chemistry I Sec 11 Prof Poddutoori
CHEM 1155: General Chemistry II Sec 1 Prof Talaga
CHEM 1155: General Chemistry II Sec 11 Prof Gute
CHEM 1155: General Chemistry II Sec 21 Prof Gute
CHEM 1175: General Chemistry II for Majors Sec 1 Prof Kiprof
CHEM 3322: Biochemistry Sec 1 Prof Wainman
CHEM 3432: Descriptive Inorganic Chemistry Sec 1 Prof Berry
CHEM 4352: Biochemistry II Sec 1 Prof Berry
CHEM 4642: Quantum Mechanics and Spectroscopy Sec 1 Prof Cembran
Civil Engineering
Civil Engineering
Mathematics & Statistics
Mathematics & Statistics
MATH 1005: College Algebra Sec 1 Prof Pierson
MATH 1005: College Algebra Sec 2 Prof Pierson
MATH 103: Basic Mathematics and Introductory Algebra Sec 1 Prof Schirle
MATH 1250: Precalculus Analysis Sec 3 Prof Carr
MATH 1250: Precalculus Analysis Sec 4 Prof Carr
MATH 1296: Calculus I Sec 1 Prof Schirle
How do I apply?
How do I apply?
Applying is simple. You can choose to either PREVIEW the application or APPLY above when you're ready. The application will ask you to:
Provide basic information about yourself and why you want to be a Learning Assistant
Browse the list of available courses needing LAs for Spring 2027 (see above)
Select up to three courses that interest you and provide information on why you'd make a good LA for that course
If you're a returning LA, provide some information on why you want to return
Provide the name and contact information for one professional reference
Applications are due on Wednesday, October 28th by 8:00 am.
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