Graduate Teaching Assistant - Biology
About The Position
The University of Arkansas at Little Rock is a metropolitan research university that provides an accessible, quality education through flexible learning and unparalleled internship opportunities. At UA Little Rock, we prepare our more than 8,900 students to be innovators and responsible leaders in their fields. Committed to its metropolitan research university mission, UA Little Rock is a driving force in Little Rock's thriving cultural community and a major component of the city and state's growing profile as a regional leader in research, technology transfer, economic development, and job creation. The Department Biology at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock is seeking a 9-month Graduate Teaching Assistant. The Graduate Teaching Assistant will be assigned to teach courses/laboratories in the Biology Department as a condition of your assistantship. The details of this task will be provided to you by the Biology Department. The remainder of your time is devoted to academics and your thesis/dissertation research. This is an on campus assignment. This position is governed by state and federal laws, and agency/institution policy.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited institution of higher education
- Regular admission to a UA Little Rock graduate degree program or good standing with the UA Little Rock Graduate School for continuing graduate students
- Ability to work the required hours (FT-50% - 20 hours per week/PT-25% - 10 hours per week) with regular attendance
- Skill in organizing resources and establishing priorities
- Skill in planning, organization, coordination of activities
- Skill in establishing and maintain effective working relationships
- Skills in both verbal and written communication
- Skill in the use of personal computer and related software applications
Responsibilities
- Attend class sessions
- Serve as an assistant in laboratory activities
- Lead a class activity such as a discussion group or demonstration
- Tutor students
- Hold Office Hours and Respond to email questions from students
- Proctor examinations
- Grade tests and homework assignments
- Assist with development and evaluation of instructional materials
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
