Graduate Teaching Assistant

This position is covered by GLU-UE (Graduate Labor Union-United Electrical, Radio and Machine Workers of America, Local 1105). This job posting is hiring many positions in the following job codes depending on status:

• Teaching Assistant (9511)
• Advanced Masters Teaching Assistant (9518)
• Ph.D Candidate Teaching Assistant (9519)

Course Options

• Classes with openings for Teaching Assistant Appointments (including supervisor(s)):
  • FSCN 1011: Science of Food & Cooking (Supv. Professor George Annor & Anna Bishop)
  • FSCN 1012: Sports Nutrition (Supv. Professor Renee Korczak)
  • FSCN 1013: Dietary Supplements (Supv. Robin Schow)
  • FSCN 1112: Principles of Nutrition (Supv. Corrie Marion; or Robin Schow; or Additional Instructor)
  • FSCN 2021: Introductory Microbiology (Supv. Professor Steve Bowden)
  • FSCN 2512: Food Customs & Culture (Supv. Professors Job Ubbink & Francine Overcash)
  • FSCN 3612: Life Cycle Nutrition (Supv. Professor Aimee Tritt)
  • FSCN 4121: Food Microbiology (Supv. Kendra Kauppi & Didem Sozeri Atik)
  • FSCN 4335: Food Processing Fundamentals II (Supv. Professor Kumar Mallikarjunan)
  • FSCN 4456: Advanced Food Chemistry & Analysis (Supv. Professor Fernanda Dias)
  • FSCN 4612W: Community Nutrition (Supv. Professor Francine Overcash)
  • FSCN 4613: Experimental Nutrition (Supv. Professor Dan Gallaher)
  • FSCN 4732: Food & Nutrition Management (Supv. Professor Len Marquart)
  • FSCN 4482: Sensory Evaluation of Food Quality

Expected Supervisor

• Instructor of assigned course (See "Course Options" above).

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Grading of examinations, reports, and/or assigning final grades.
• Preparation of examination or class materials.
• Organization of course.
• Assistance provided to faculty in the teaching or advising of students registered in specific courses.
• Supervision or instruction of laboratory classes, recitation sections or intern groups.
• Academic administrative duties directly related to administration of a course.

Appointment Details / Work Schedule

• Spring Semester Appointment
• Expected Start and End Dates: 01/08/2026 - 05/24/2026

Appointment Percentage / Hours

• Standard hours are dependent upon course assignment.
• Expected 12.5% - 50% time appointment (5-20 hours per week)

Work Location & Schedule

• UMN St. Paul Campus; Department of Food Science & Nutrition
• Between 5 - 20 hours per week depending on appointment percentage, Monday thru Friday varying hours based on course times, etc

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree Required
• Student must be registered in a graduate or post-baccalaureate professional degree program at the University of Minnesota. Please review: Eligibility for Graduate Assistant Employment.

Preferred Skills or Experience

• Teaching Assistant experience is a plus
• Communication and organizational skills are a plus.

The Department of Food Science and Nutrition creates and shares knowledge to ensure a safe, healthy, and appealing food supply that supports the well-being and prosperity of people and the environment.

Pay Range: $27.95 per hour; biweekly pay frequesncy

Please visit the Office of Student Health Benefits website for more information regarding benefit eligibility.

Student workers are eligible to participate in the Student Health Benefit Plan, if they maintain 6 or more eligible course credits within a given semester. The same applies for Undergraduate Students, Graduate Assistants, Residents, Fellows and Interns.

Student positions are a form of financial support while pursuing an education at the University of Minnesota.

Applications must be submitted online. To be considered for this position, please click the Apply button and follow the instructions. You will have the opportunity to complete an online application for the position and attach a resume.

Additional documents may be attached after application by accessing your "My Job Applications" page and uploading documents in the "My Cover Letters and Attachments" section.

Students have until Monday, November 10th, 2025 to fill out the application. Applications will close at midnight Monday, November 10th, 2025.

Selection notifications will go out no later than November 26th, 2025.

Applicants should note that getting placed into class of preference is not guaranteed.

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The University of Minnesota, Twin Cities (UMTC)

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