Undergraduate Teaching Assistant in Economics Fall/Spring

Title: Undergraduate Teaching Assistant in Economics Fall/Spring
Employee Classification: Student Help Regular
Division Name: Academic Affairs
Department: Economics

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 co-curricular activities. UTA's may also be required to provide weekly tutoring services to 100-level Economics courses including ECO 101, 102, 103, and 138. The UTA's specific duties are determined on a case-by-case basis.

Student employees are eligible to participate in the University's 403(b) Plan. More information can be found here.

$15/hour

-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.

-Highest consideration given to those applicants with at least a Junior standing and a strong academic record in a range of economics courses.

Varies with assignment

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.

August 18, 2025

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"

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 https://economics.illinoisstate.edu/undergraduate/student-success/internships-and-assistantships/

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 99-603, requires all new employees to file an I-9 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 https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents. 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.

Illinois State University student employees are restricted to no more than 28 hours per week of on-campus employment for all positions held.

International students are restricted by their visa status to no more than 20 hours per week of on-campus employment when the university is in session but may work more when the university is not in session. International students should contact the Office of International Studies and Programs for guidance if they have questions concerning employment restrictions.

Illinois State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) or other state or federal law you may request an accommodation by contacting the Office of Equal Opportunity and Access at (309) 438-3383. The Office of Equal Opportunity and Access will hold any confidential information you provide in confidence.

If you are having difficulty accessing the system, please call Human Resources at (309) 438-8311.