Teaching Assistant Visa Sponsorship Jobs in Utah

Job Title: UU Student - Instruction

Working Title: Teaching Assistant - Teaching and Learning

Career Progression Track: SJ

FLSA Code: Nonexempt

Type: Non Benefited Staff / Student

Temporary?: No

Standard Hours per Week: up to 10 hours

Full Time or Part Time?: Part Time

Shift: Day

Location: Campus

City: Salt Lake City, UT

Pay Rate Range: Will pay no less than 7.25

Close Date: 11/20/2026

Job Summary

This position requires the applicant to provide 5-10 hours per week of teaching assistance in a Hybrid Graduate Level Course (PHTH 7100 – Teaching & Learning). Responsibilities include assisting the course lead with preparation of live session materials, grading assignments with feedback, coordinating breakout rooms and zoom organization, and review of course materials for updating and course advancement (as well as prep course materials for the following year). This position may also include team meetings (held weekly) as needed for coordination. This course runs during the spring semester from January through April, with TA responsibilities anticipated throughout the duration of the spring semester. In addition, the applicant should have average skills in the use of word, excel, powerpoint, and zoom.

Responsibilities

Minimum Qualifications

Preferences

The ideal candidate should have strong organizational skills, be detail oriented, and have the ability to be responsive to email and text. In addition, the candidate should have average to above average knowledge of word, excel, powerpoint, canvas, and zoom.

Additional Information

The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at (801) 581-7447 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS’ post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or University Human Resource Management at (801) 581-7447 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.

This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.

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