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 Monday, April 6th, by 8:00 AM.

Applying is simple. Click here (coming soon!) to either PREVIEW the application or APPLY when you're ready.  The application will ask you to:

1. Provide basic information about yourself and why you want to be a Learning Assistant

2. Browse the list of available courses needing LAs for Fall 2026 (see above)

3. Select up to three courses that interest you and provide information on why you'd make a good LA for that course

4. If you're a returning LA, provide some information on why you want to return

5. Provide the name and contact information for one professional reference

Applications are due on Monday, April 6th, by 8:00 am.