Why be a Returning Learning Assistant?
- Continue to develop your facilitation and collaboration skills
- Provide insight and support to first semester LAs
- Receive an $800 semester stipend
- For applicants who are honors students, serving as a Returning Learning Assistant is an experience for which you are eligible to earn up to two (2) honors experiential learning credits.
- More information about the Honors experiential learning credit process can be found here: https://honors.uiowa.edu/experientiallearning. After landing on this page, scroll down to the "Teaching Assistantship/Learning Assistantship" tab.
- Questions regarding Honors experiential learning credit should be directed to the Honors at Iowa Program at honors-explearning@uiowa.edu.
The Job
- Facilitate in your assigned course each week
- Attend a once-a-week, 50-minute prep meeting with assigned faculty
- Attend a monthly, 30-minute one-on-one with a member of the Office Student Learning
- Assist with recruitment activities
- Time commitment of 4-6 hours per week
Hiring Timeline
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| November 4 | Applications go live |
| November 14 | Returner applications due |
| November 18-21 | Returner meetings held |
| November 21 | New LA applications due |
| December 1-5 | LA decisions sent |
Fall 2026 Returner Learning Assistant Opportunities
- Below are the courses that are seeking Learning Assistants (LA) for the Fall 2026 semester.
- Click on the course(s) you are interested in to view the eligibility requirements, details of the role, and the link to apply.
- You can apply for multiple courses. All courses use the same application.
- Complete one application and indicate all courses you are interested in.
Questions or Issues?
For any questions regarding the Learning Assistant Program, or issues with applying, please email Margaret Kaus with the button below.