Student Worker Positions Available in Math Department

There are many student worker positions available through the Math Department. The job descriptions, including key competencies for learning outcomes, and information on how to apply are given below.

Student assistants are hired each semester to work as an undergraduate grader. In this position, each grader is assigned to work with a math faculty member and grade students' assignments. The math faculty member will give each grader specific guidelines to follow when grading the student assignments and will explain the process for exchanging papers. Each grader can grade up to four classes and each class may require up to 5 hours of work per week. FERPA and other required employment trainings are required of all graders. While in this position, each student assistant will:

• Articulate mathematical thoughts clearly and effectively in written form.
• Think critically and adequately assess other student's work.
• Communicate effectively in a professional setting
• Consider different points of view
• Demonstrate intellectual curiosity
• Plan, organize, and prioritize work

If you are interested in the position of Undergraduate Grader, please email Dr. Onica at  onica@tamu.edu.

Similar to undergraduate graders, graduate grader are assigned to work with an upper-level math faculty member and grade students' assignments. The math faculty member will give each grader specific guidelines to follow when grading the student assignments and will explain the process for exchanging papers. Each grader can grade up to two classes and each class requires up to 10 hours of work per week. FERPA and other required employment training is required of all graders. International students must meet "Level 1" criteria of language proficiency. Other stipulations are required based on full vs. part-time enrollment status. While in this position, each student assistant will:

• Articulate mathematical thoughts clearly and effectively in written form.
• Think critically and adequately assess other student's work.
• Communicate effectively in a professional setting
• Consider different points of view
• Demonstrate intellectual curiosity
• Plan, organize, and prioritize work

If you are interested in the position of Graduate Grader, please fill out the following application: Graduate Grader Application.

The Department of Mathematics hires undergraduate teaching assistants to work up to 20 hours a week in the Business Math courses (Math 140 and Math 142). The duties of a BMTA are:

• Attending class to help facilitate the learning for in-class assignments and to help manage the day-to-day procedures in class (i.e., walking around, taking notes, listening to how instructor explains the concepts, passing out papers, managing seating charts, etc.). (~3 hours per week)
• Assisting the instructor with the grading of quizzes and in-class assignments. (~4 hours per week for a 100-person class; ~6 hours per week for a 200-person class)

Qualifications for BMTAs are:

• 3.0 cumulative GPR at time of employment.
• Took Math 140 or Math 142 (whichever you are applying for BMTA position) at Texas A&M University, preferred.
• Earned a grade of A in the class for which you are applying to be a BMTA.
• Enrolled as an undergraduate at Texas A&M University.
• Available to work a minimum of 7 hours per week, as outlined above.

While in this position, each BMTA will:

• Articulate mathematical thoughts clearly and effectively, in written form.
• Think critically and adequately assess other students' work.
• Communicate effectively in a professional setting.
• Consider different points of view.
• Plan, organize, and prioritize work.

BMTA applicants must fill out the fields required in the online application (see link at the bottom of this page), which includes providing the name of a TAMU Math instructor who is willing to provide a recommendation for you (so please talk to an instructor before filling out the application).  Once your application and recommendation are received, they will be processed by the Math Department.  If a student meets the qualifications listed above, has coursework in the area of need and can attend one of the classes in need, they will be recommended for employment.  If recommended, you will be contacted, via email, by a representative from the Math Department with specifics on the hiring process and an offer letter.

        BMTA  Application

The Texas A&M University System shall provide equal opportunity for employment to all persons regardless of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation or gender identity and will strive to achieve full and equal employment opportunity through the System for faculty and staff employees. Additionally, we must ensure employees know University and System policies and procedures. Furthermore, we need to encourage and foster a workplace community where individuals are valued for their diverse backgrounds and differences.