Teaching Assistant, Biology

Teaching Assistant, Biology

The Department of Biology, College of Arts and Science invites applications for a Teaching Assistant for the following courses during the 2024-2025 Spring session:
Course Name, Course Abbreviation & Number: Biology 120 (The Nature of Life), 121 (The Diversity of Life)

Rate of Pay: Please see current rates of pay here
Required Number of Hours: 48-80 hours during the academic term, hours vary with assignment
Duration of Employment: 2024-2025 Spring session
Start Date & End Date: Within 5 May 2025 to 27 June 2025

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.

To apply:
1) Complete the application form found at https://www.surveymonkey.ca/r/JNSDXD5.
2) Email CV and academic transcripts to biology.labs@usask.ca.

Submit application no later than May 5th, 2025. Positions will likely be filled before closing date.

Inquiries for this position can be directed to biology.labs@usask.ca.

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.

Department: Biology
Status: Term
Employment Group: Graduate Students - PSAC
Rate of Pay: Current rates of pay
Posted Date: 4/7/2025
Closing Date: 5/5/2025
Number of Openings: 2
Work Location: On Campus

The University is committed to employment equity, diversity, and inclusion, and are proud to support career opportunities for Indigenous peoples to reflect the community we serve. We are dedicated to recruiting individuals who will enrich our work and learning environments. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, in accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority. We are committed to providing accommodations to those with a disability or medical necessity. If you require an accommodation to participate in the recruitment process, please notify us and we will work together on the accommodation request.