Geo 184 Teaching Assistant

Position Title:                 Geo 184 Teaching Assistant

Semester/Year:              Spring 2026 Academic Year

Positions Available:        1

Job Location:                 Lansing 005

Supervisor:                    Nan Crystal Arens

Payrate:                          $16 per hour

Start Date:                      January 2026

End Date:                        May 2026

POSITION SUMMARY

The Geoscience Department is seeking an experienced Geo 184 student to be a Teaching Assistant (TA) in Geo 184 for the Spring 2026 semester. The teacher assistant position pays $16/hr and requires 4 hrs of work per week.

Monday – 1:10 - 4:10 pm (lab time)

1 hour for regular meeting with Professor Arens; meeting time to be determined

Job Requirements:

• Successful completion of Geo 184
• Successful completion of van certification after hiring
• Ability to work well with peers, providing guidance on exercises
• Proficiency in identifying the course suite of minerals and rocks and working with geological maps
• Excellent field skills
• Availability during the scheduled lab time 

Responsibilities

• Assist students with lab exercises and field work
• Provide guidance and support to peers
• Help identify minerals and rocks
• Work with geological maps
• Ensure a productive and supportive learning environment

Qualifications

• Ability to work well with peers, providing guidance on exercises
• Proficiency in identifying the course suite of minerals and rocks and working with geological and tectonic maps
• Excellent field skills
• Strong communication skills
• Willingness to take initiative
• Dependable and punctual
• Strict adherence to safety protocols