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Teaching Assistant roles are among the most OPT-accessible positions in the U.S., universities and colleges regularly hire international students with STEM or education backgrounds. Most TA positions qualify for standard 12-month OPT, and research-focused roles may support STEM OPT extension if your degree field aligns.
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WSU's Commitment to Equal Opportunity
Weber State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating an environment welcoming to all individuals. We strive to create a culture where everyone feels valued and appreciated. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected categories, such as disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, race, religion, national origin, veterans status, or others, as required by law and university policy (see Weber State University's Policy and Procedure Manual 3-32).
Position Information
Position Title MA English Teaching Assistant
Requisition Number H00934P
Position Category Hourly/Work Study
Campus Location Weber State University - Ogden, UT
Hours per week 4-8
Months per year 4
Hourly Pay Rate $18/hour + tuition waiver/scholarship of $1000
Job Summary/Basic Function
TAs will be assigned to specific instructors in either a section of ENGL 1010 or 2010, or an introductory 2000-level course. TAs must attend each class for the section assigned and will learn pedagogical methods and strategies by observing the instructor, and assist in the classroom and beyond under the instructor’s supervision and mentorship. Assistance in the classroom may include taking attendance, distributing class materials, collecting class materials circulating amongst and answering questions from students, etc. Assistance beyond the classroom may include answering student emails, meeting with students, offering formative feedback on assignments, grading assignments under the supervision of the instructor, etc. TAs will prepare, deliver, and reflect upon 5 individual lessons during the course of the semester, again under the instructor’s supervision and mentorship.
Required Qualifications
Be a current student in the Master of Arts in English Program.
Preferred Qualifications
Preference will be given to students who are work-study eligible (must have FAFSA on file!). Preference will be given to students with higher availability, making it easier to connect them with mentor instructors and undergraduate course sections. Preference will be given to students who have not received a previous TAship or GIship. Beyond that, all matriculated students in the MA in English program are eligible, and we will strive to hire as many as we can within our budget. TAships will be capped at 2 total semesters (which need not be completed contiguously).
Background Check? No
Posting Detail Information
Job Open Date 05/07/2026
Review Date 05/09/2026
Job Close Date 06/25/2026
Open Until Filled
Notes to Applicant
To apply, complete the online application. Complete FAFSA and upload current resume/CV plus a brief cover letter explaining your interest in teaching at the general education level, and how this position will help you pursue further teaching either during graduate school or beyond. Applications will be accepted twice per year, once in late-May/June for the following Fall semester, allowing all new admits to the program to apply, and once in November for the following Spring semester. GIs whose classes have low enrollment will be encouraged to apply during these periods so that we can better plan, but we will strive to offer any GI whose class is canceled a TAship.
If you are hired, please keep in mind that you will need to complete the appropriate Payroll and HR documents prior to beginning work.
The screening of applicants will begin immediately.
Due to the Affordable Care Act (ACA), individuals who have worked in a salaried capacity for Weber State University are ineligible to be hired as an hourly or adjunct employee at Weber State for six months.
ADA Essential Job Function
Physical Activity of this position
- Standing. Particularly for sustained periods of time.
- Moving about to accomplish tasks, particularly for long distances or moving from one work site to another.
- Using upper extremities to exert force in order to draw, haul or tug objects in a sustained motion.
- Lifting. Raising objects from a lower to a higher position or moving objects horizontally from position-to-position. This factor is important if it occurs to a considerable degree and requires substantial use of upper extremities and back muscles.
- Operate, activate, use, prepare, inspect, place, detect, or position.
- Grasping. Applying pressure to an object with the fingers and palm.
- Expressing or exchanging ideas. Those activities in which they must convey detailed or important instructions to other workers accurately or quickly.
- Ability to receive detailed information with or without assistance.
- Repetitive motion. Substantial movements (motions) of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers.
- Bending body downward and forward by bending spine at the waist. This factor is important if it occurs to a considerable degree and requires full motion of the lower extremities and back muscles.
- Bending legs at knee to come to a rest on knee or knees.
- Bending the body downward and forward by bending leg and spine.
- Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction.
Physical Requirements of this position
Sedentary work. Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or consistently to move objects, including the human body. Sitting most of the time. Walking and standing only occasionally if ever. Light work. Exerting up to 20 lbs of force occasionally and/or up to 10 lbs of force frequently and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. Use of arm and/or leg controls exerting forces greater than that for sedentary work.
Visual Acuity Requirements including color, depth perception and field of vision.
Required to perform activities such as preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; using a computer terminal; extensive reading.
The conditions the worker will be subject to in this position.
None. The worker is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions (such as in typical office or administrative work).
Position Details
WSU's Commitment to Equal Opportunity
Weber State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating an environment welcoming to all individuals. We strive to create a culture where everyone feels valued and appreciated. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected categories, such as disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, race, religion, national origin, veterans status, or others, as required by law and university policy (see Weber State University's Policy and Procedure Manual 3-32).
Position Information
Position Title MA English Teaching Assistant
Requisition Number H00934P
Position Category Hourly/Work Study
Campus Location Weber State University - Ogden, UT
Hours per week 4-8
Months per year 4
Hourly Pay Rate $18/hour + tuition waiver/scholarship of $1000
Job Summary/Basic Function
TAs will be assigned to specific instructors in either a section of ENGL 1010 or 2010, or an introductory 2000-level course. TAs must attend each class for the section assigned and will learn pedagogical methods and strategies by observing the instructor, and assist in the classroom and beyond under the instructor’s supervision and mentorship. Assistance in the classroom may include taking attendance, distributing class materials, collecting class materials circulating amongst and answering questions from students, etc. Assistance beyond the classroom may include answering student emails, meeting with students, offering formative feedback on assignments, grading assignments under the supervision of the instructor, etc. TAs will prepare, deliver, and reflect upon 5 individual lessons during the course of the semester, again under the instructor’s supervision and mentorship.
Required Qualifications
Be a current student in the Master of Arts in English Program.
Preferred Qualifications
Preference will be given to students who are work-study eligible (must have FAFSA on file!). Preference will be given to students with higher availability, making it easier to connect them with mentor instructors and undergraduate course sections. Preference will be given to students who have not received a previous TAship or GIship. Beyond that, all matriculated students in the MA in English program are eligible, and we will strive to hire as many as we can within our budget. TAships will be capped at 2 total semesters (which need not be completed contiguously).
Background Check? No
Posting Detail Information
Job Open Date 05/07/2026
Review Date 05/09/2026
Job Close Date 06/25/2026
Open Until Filled
Notes to Applicant
To apply, complete the online application. Complete FAFSA and upload current resume/CV plus a brief cover letter explaining your interest in teaching at the general education level, and how this position will help you pursue further teaching either during graduate school or beyond. Applications will be accepted twice per year, once in late-May/June for the following Fall semester, allowing all new admits to the program to apply, and once in November for the following Spring semester. GIs whose classes have low enrollment will be encouraged to apply during these periods so that we can better plan, but we will strive to offer any GI whose class is canceled a TAship.
If you are hired, please keep in mind that you will need to complete the appropriate Payroll and HR documents prior to beginning work.
The screening of applicants will begin immediately.
Due to the Affordable Care Act (ACA), individuals who have worked in a salaried capacity for Weber State University are ineligible to be hired as an hourly or adjunct employee at Weber State for six months.
ADA Essential Job Function
Physical Activity of this position
- Standing. Particularly for sustained periods of time.
- Moving about to accomplish tasks, particularly for long distances or moving from one work site to another.
- Using upper extremities to exert force in order to draw, haul or tug objects in a sustained motion.
- Lifting. Raising objects from a lower to a higher position or moving objects horizontally from position-to-position. This factor is important if it occurs to a considerable degree and requires substantial use of upper extremities and back muscles.
- Operate, activate, use, prepare, inspect, place, detect, or position.
- Grasping. Applying pressure to an object with the fingers and palm.
- Expressing or exchanging ideas. Those activities in which they must convey detailed or important instructions to other workers accurately or quickly.
- Ability to receive detailed information with or without assistance.
- Repetitive motion. Substantial movements (motions) of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers.
- Bending body downward and forward by bending spine at the waist. This factor is important if it occurs to a considerable degree and requires full motion of the lower extremities and back muscles.
- Bending legs at knee to come to a rest on knee or knees.
- Bending the body downward and forward by bending leg and spine.
- Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction.
Physical Requirements of this position
Sedentary work. Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or consistently to move objects, including the human body. Sitting most of the time. Walking and standing only occasionally if ever. Light work. Exerting up to 20 lbs of force occasionally and/or up to 10 lbs of force frequently and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. Use of arm and/or leg controls exerting forces greater than that for sedentary work.
Visual Acuity Requirements including color, depth perception and field of vision.
Required to perform activities such as preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; using a computer terminal; extensive reading.
The conditions the worker will be subject to in this position.
None. The worker is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions (such as in typical office or administrative work).
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship as a Teaching Assistant
Target your own institution first
Your current or graduating university already knows your academic record and is familiar with OPT work authorization. Department administrators often prefer hiring from within, making internal TA postings your lowest-friction starting point.
Confirm your degree field supports the role
OPT must be directly related to your major. A TA position in your department is straightforward, but cross-departmental roles require you to document how the work connects to your field of study for DSO verification.
Ask about STEM OPT eligibility before accepting
If your degree is on the STEM designated degree program list, confirm whether the TA role qualifies for a 24-month extension. Research assistant and lab-based TA roles in STEM departments most often meet the practical training criteria.
Get your EAD card before your start date
You cannot begin work until USCIS issues your Employment Authorization Document. Apply for OPT at least 90 days before your intended start date and confirm your EAD arrival timeline with your DSO before accepting an offer.
Understand part-time versus full-time rules by status
Pre-completion OPT limits you to 20 hours per week while school is in session. Post-completion OPT allows full-time work. Clarify your enrollment status with your DSO before agreeing to a specific weekly hours commitment.
Document every employment detail for your DSO
Your DSO needs your employer name, job title, work location, and start date to update SEVIS. Missing or delayed reporting can jeopardize your OPT status, so report changes within the required 10-day window without exception.
Teaching Assistant OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Do Teaching Assistant jobs qualify for OPT work authorization?
Yes, Teaching Assistant roles qualify for OPT as long as the position is directly related to your field of study. A TA role in your own department is almost always a clear match. Cross-departmental positions require documentation showing the connection between the work and your degree, which your DSO can help you establish.
Can a Teaching Assistant role qualify for the STEM OPT extension?
It can, if your degree is on the STEM designated degree program list and the TA role involves practical training in that field. Research-intensive TA positions in STEM departments, such as lab instruction or data analysis support, have the strongest case. Pure humanities or administrative TA work in a STEM department is less likely to qualify. Confirm with your DSO before relying on this pathway.
Where can I find Teaching Assistant jobs that are open to OPT students?
Migrate Mate lists Teaching Assistant openings from employers who are familiar with or actively open to OPT work authorization. Searching through Migrate Mate lets you filter specifically for roles compatible with F-1 status, which saves time compared to sorting through general postings where OPT eligibility is unclear.
How many hours can I work as a Teaching Assistant on OPT?
Post-completion OPT allows full-time work with no weekly hour cap, which covers most TA contracts. Pre-completion OPT limits you to 20 hours per week while classes are in session, though you can work full-time during official school breaks. Confirm your enrollment status and OPT type with your DSO before finalizing your offer.
What happens to my OPT status if my Teaching Assistant contract ends early?
You must report any change in employment to your DSO within 10 days, including early contract termination. OPT does not require continuous employment, but you are subject to an unemployment limit of 90 days for standard OPT and 150 days cumulative for STEM OPT. Exceeding that limit without a new qualifying position jeopardizes your status.