Lab TA Microbiology: BIO361, BIO379

University of Portland Portal • Portland, OR

4d • Onsite

About The Position

A teaching assistant (TA) is an individual who assists a faculty member with instructional responsibilities. This position is to assist Dr. Kenton and Dr. Mani with Microbiology Laboratory and Microbiology for Nurses Laboratory in Fall 2026, with the possibility of continuing in Spring 2027. TAs must have successfully completed the course they wish to TA. Teaching assistants will work approximately 3-6 hours per week in Swindells Hall. Hours will be decided upon between TA and the course instructor at the beginning of the semester. Availability during one of the below times is required: BIO361A Tuesday 9:45-12:45PM – Kenton BIO361B Tuesday 12:55-3:55PM – Wynne BIO379A Wednesday 2:40-5:40PM – Mani BIO379B Wednesday 9:15-12:15PM – Marino BIO379C Thursday 9:45-12:45PM – Weilhoefer BIO379D Thursday 2:30-5:30PM – Weilhoefer BIO379E Wednesday 1:35-4:35PM – Marino Applicants will be asked to submit a brief cover letter that describes their availability for one or more of these lab sections (specifically identified), their suitablility for the position, and whether they are eligible for Federal Work Study. Applicants will also be asked to submit a current resume that summarizes their relevant academic and professional experience.

Requirements

• Previous completion of BIO301/361 or BIO359/379 is required.
• Applicant must be available during one or more lab sections.
• Successful completion of BIO301/361 Microbiology for Biology Majors or BIO 359/379 Microbiology for Nurses is required.
• Applicants must have completed the course they wish to TA.
• Satisfactory evaluations in any previous position as a departmental assistant in the Department of Biology.
• Satisfactory progress toward a degree.

Nice To Haves

• Biology majors and minors
• Students with prior experience as a laboratory assistant
• Students with Federal Work Study in Financial Aid Package
• Students with Green Dot Certification

Responsibilities

• Assist Dr. Kenton and Dr. Mani with Microbiology Laboratory and Microbiology for Nurses Laboratory.
• Work approximately 3-6 hours per week in Swindells Hall.
• Coordinate hours with the course instructor at the beginning of the semester.
• Be available during one or more of the specified lab sections.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed