Non-Student Teaching Assistant (Temporary)

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Our unique mission, deeply rooted in the Gospel of Jesus Christ, provides countless ways to serve and make an impact. This, along with our remarkable culture of belonging, weekly devotionals, and endless opportunities for learning and growth—all situated within a beautiful and historic campus—make it hard to imagine a more inspiring place to work. 

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Non-Student Teaching Assistant (Temporary)

We are seeking a teaching assistant (TA) for the Nutritional Biochemistry course in the Nutrition, Dietetics, and Food Science department. The overarching goal of the TA will be to promote student success and learning in this course. The successful TA will help provide an intellectually enlarging experience for students by helping to facilitate class discussions, holding exam review sessions, answering student questions during office hours, and providing graded feedback on assignments and exams. The successful TA will exemplify life-long learning by coupling their previous Nutritional Biochemistry experience with continued study of relevant scientific literature to assist students in the course. Previous completion of college-level Nutritional Biochemistry required.

What you’ll do in this position:

• Help facilitate class discussions
• Hold office hours to assist students
• Grade assignments and exams
• Hold review sessions as needed
• Attend as needed correlation meetings with the professor

What qualifies you for this role:

Required

• A firm commitment to the mission of BYU
• Bachelor’s in Nutrition, Dietetics, Food Science, or related field
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to support instruction in small groups or one‑on‑one
• Ability to follow teacher direction and established procedures
• Organizational skills for prepping materials and managing tasks
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and professionalism

Preferred

• Successful completion of NDFS 435
• Ability to assist with differentiated instruction
• Experience supporting students with diverse learning needs
• Skill in providing feedback on student work

Application Deadline: Saturday, July 31st, 2026, 12 AM

What we offer in return:

This position comes with fantastic benefits, including:

• Employee assistance program, available to the employee and all members of their household
• Access to the library
• Free on-campus parking
• Free UTA pass
• Discounts at the BYU Store and for many events at BYU

Pay Grade: 46

Typical Starting Pay: $16.50 to $21.25 an hour

Required Documents:

All Staff positions require a resume.

Refer to the Job Posting for any additional required documents.

Members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints must hold and be worthy to hold a current temple recommend.

Brigham Young University is an equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veteran status.

Brigham Young University (BYU) is widely recognized not just for its world-class education, but for its deep commitment to inspired religious values. Gathered together in a Christ-centered atmosphere, BYU employees are a vital part of a community of belonging, where we value the experiences, perspectives, and talents of each individual. If you share in our devotion to faith and to excellence, we have a place for you here at BYU!