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 Monday, October 20th, by 11:59 pm.
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 14th 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 in 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 2026:
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 2026?
What courses are recruiting LAs in Spring 2026?
Browse the course information sheets below (coming soon!) to see what LA opportunities are available for Spring 2026 and read about the specific role of the LA in each course.
Browse the course information sheets below (coming soon!) to see what LA opportunities are available for Spring 2026 and read about the specific role of the LA in each course.
Physics and Astronomy
Physics and Astronomy
Biology
Biology
Civil Engineering
Civil Engineering
Chemistry & Biochemistry
Chemistry & Biochemistry
Computer Science
Computer Science
Earth and Environmental Sciences
Earth and Environmental Sciences
Electrical Engineering
Electrical Engineering
Industrial Engineering
Industrial Engineering
Mathematics and Statistics
Mathematics and Statistics
Physics and Astronomy
Physics and Astronomy
SCSE LA for the LAs
SCSE LA for the LAs
How do I apply?
How do I apply?
Applying is simple. Click here (coming soon!) to either PREVIEW the application or APPLY 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 Fall 2025 (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 Monday, October 20th, by 11:59 p.m.
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