Graduate Assistant Teaching College of Natural Science
About The Position
Grand Canyon University’s College of Natural Sciences is seeking a part-time Graduate Assistant to support laboratory instruction and related academic and administrative work. The assistant will teach science laboratory courses in areas of expertise; develop teaching materials and instruction; administer and grade examinations, problem sets, and laboratory assignments; prepare and maintain laboratory equipment; and hold student office hours and open lab hours as needed. The position may also involve setting up and cleaning up laboratory experiences, supervising laboratory setup, and assisting a faculty member with research, literature searches, or development of course materials. The role is based at GCU’s Main Campus at 33rd and Camelback in Phoenix, Arizona, with a targeted start date of January 2027. Applicants should be prepared to integrate the Christian worldview and faith into their professional duties and support the University’s Doctrinal Statement, Ethical Position Statement, and mission. Graduate assistants are limited to a maximum of 29 work hours per week and may be eligible for a tuition waiver while employed.
Requirements
- Be admitted to a graduate degree-seeking program at GCU.
- Have and maintain a minimum GPA of 3.0; for newly admitted students, the admission GPA applies.
- Remain continuously enrolled as a regular (not provisional) degree-seeking student in at least four graduate-level units leading to the degree; undergraduate and audited courses do not count. Hiring departments may require higher enrollment.
- Uphold the University’s Student Code of Conduct.
- Follow HR employment workflow processes and complete pre-employment background checks.
- Support the University’s Doctrinal Statement, Ethical Position Statement, and mission.
- Remove any incomplete grades during the period following the teaching period in which the grade was recorded to remain eligible for the assistantship.
Responsibilities
- Teach science laboratory courses in area(s) of expertise.
- Develop and provide instruction incorporating current teaching methodologies, technologies, and trends in the discipline.
- Engage students in classroom discussions to support collective learning.
- Stay current on topics and practices related to the discipline.
- Incorporate relevant research resources and experiential activities to support course objectives, lectures, and learning outcomes.
- Assess student performance in accordance with University Assessment Practices.
- Maintain compliance with college and University policies and program accreditation or licensure requirements.
- Assist students outside classroom hours.
- Prepare for laboratory experiences and clean up after them.
- May supervise laboratory setup in the sciences.
- Assist a faculty member with a research project, including literature searches and development of new course materials.
Benefits
- Tuition waiver for the period employed; the waiver may be taxable income.
- Free covered parking.
- Free on-site gyms on campus.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
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