Teaching Assistant, Biology

3 weeks ago

Saskatoon, Canada University of Saskatchewan Full time

Teaching Assistant, Biology

The Department of Biology, College of Arts and Science invites applications for a Teaching Assistant for the following courses during the 2023-2024 Summer session:

Course Name, Course Abbreviation & Number: Biology 121 (The Diversity of Life), 226 (Genes to Genomics)
Rate of Pay : Please see current rates of pay
Required Number of Hours : 48-80 hours during the academic term, hours vary with assignment
Duration of Employment : 2023-2024 Summer session
Start Date & End Date: Within 2 July 2024 to 21 August 2024

Duties
 In the appointment of Teaching Assistant, your general duties and responsibilities may be as follows:

Preparing and demonstrating laboratory material, setting up experiments, marking, invigilating examinations, delivering briefings, supervising field trips, moderating discussion boards, hosting virtual meetings via WebEx/Zoom, and conferring with the Supervisor in charge as required by the assignment; other duties as required

General Qualifications (Skills and Abilities)

Education: Strong fundamentals in general biological concepts. Academic standing will be taken into account.

Experience: Recent experience as a TA in Biology or in the specific course is an asset; prior experience taking the course is an asset.

Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills; ability to take direction; effective time management; ability to work independently and as a team; ability to instruct a large group of students; effective at troubleshooting; proficiency with using internet browsers and the Microsoft suite of programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint); experience with Canvas is an asset.

Course Specific Qualifications

In addition to the general skills and abilities outlined above, individual courses have the following skill and ability qualifications.

Course

Education

Experience

Biology 121

Any introductory Biology course

Microscopy experience is an asset

Biology 226

Any introductory Genetics course covering Mendelian Genetics

To apply :

1) Complete the application form found at .
2) Email CV and academic transcripts to .

Submit application no later than July 2nd, 2024. Positions will likely be filled before closing date.

Inquiries for this position can be directed to .

Preference will be given to graduate students in the Department of Biology with scholarships requiring teaching service hours.

Where a graduate student is appointed to this position, it will be in-scope of PSAC.

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