Description:
The Outdoor Recreation in Parks and Tourism (ORPT) program is looking for a Teaching Assistant (TA) for Spring 2025. The TA will assist with the ORPT 2800 Park, Recreation, and Tourism Professions course as well as other program teaching and management needs. The job will take place outdoors and on campus. Specific duties and responsibilities will be determined in consultation with the successful applicant.
This internship is part of the Spring 2025 Professional Internship Program. To be eligible for the program you must:
- Be enrolled as an SUU student during the course of the internship.
- Have and maintain a GPA of 3.0 or higher.
- Be willing to work 10 to 20 hours per week.
- Provide thoughtful responses in your application.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Attend ORPT 2800 class meetings Tuesday 1:00-5:00pm and Thursday 2:30-3:45pm
- Drive SUU 15-passenger vans to field locations
- Assist with course-related planning, logistics, communications, and activities
Other Responsibilities May Include:
- Grading
- Teaching lessons
- Assisting with other ORPT courses
- Maintaining program equipment
- Working with the ORPT Club
Qualifications:
- ORPT major or minor preferred
- Basic outdoor skills and knowledge (e.g. ability to spend multiple hours outdoors in a variety of weather conditions, ability to comfortably navigate a variety of terrain)
- An enthusiasm for teaching and learning in the outdoors
- Current valid driver’s license required
- SUU van driver certified or ability to take and pass the required driver training
- Available Tuesday during the semester 12:00-6:00pm to assist with ORPT 2800 course
- Good organizational skills
- Good professional communication skills
- Attention to detail