Honors College - Undergraduate Teaching Assistant (NFWS)

Make a Difference at Grand Canyon University.

Shape the bright futures of Grand Canyon University students as an Instructional Assistant for the traditional ground campus in the Honors College.  Through hands-on, inquiry-based learning, the college provides an outlet for innovation and cross-disciplinary exposure.

This is a face-to-face part time opportunity. MUST be available to come to the main campus.

This position is a part-time Teaching Assistant position.

Qualifications for the Undergraduate Teaching Assistant:

• You are required to be a current GCU student. No completed degree is required.
• You cannot be a current GCU or GCE employee/student worker or hired for other hourly GCU positions.
• You are required to assist on Main Campus (in-person). Must be in Arizona.
• Must have completed sufficient coursework as well as having a grade B or higher in these courses.
• Must have completed/passed HON-110.

Ideally looking for students in the following majors:

• Engineering Programs
• Business Programs
• Biology Programs

Responsibilities as Undergraduate Teaching Assistant:

• Keep in communication with your assigned instructor on a regular basis.
• Stay updated and prepared for the classroom agenda and material.
• Attend and be ready to assist your instructor in every class.
• May help with course material prep, grading and lecturing.
• Hold office hours (minimum 3-4 hours; this counts toward the max of 10 hrs/week) to answer student questions and tutor them
• Responsibilities include equipping students with the required skill set, facilitating classroom discussions, assessing student performance and preparing students to be successful leaders in their chosen profession. 
• Assists instruction with in-class activities, including proctoring examinations.
• Observes students’ performance, and records relevant data to aid instructor in assessing progress
• Coordinates study groups outside of class to tutor students on class material
• May facilitate additional ad hoc lectures as a refresher to classroom formal lecture
• Assists with grading assignments
• Proctors occasional make up examinations/assignments
• Provide a positive example to students by supporting the University’s Doctrinal Statement, Ethical Position Statement and Mission of Grand Canyon University.

Experience/Education:

Grand Canyon University is committed to a student first policy. Therefore, all applicants must meet the following eligibility requirements to be considered for student employment:

• Enrolled at GCU as a full-time student in a Bachelor’s program or Master’s program.
• Retain a 2.0 GPA as a Bachelor level student or a 3.0 GPA as a Master level student.
• Maintain good financial and academic (SAP) standing with the University.
• You may be subject to termination if you fall below the minimum requirements.

You may be subject to termination if you fall below the minimum requirements.

Pay rate: Minimum Wage

Expected End Date: June 30, 2026