26-27 AY Teaching Associate (TA) - Biology

TA•Fresno, CA

12d

About The Position

Teaching Associate (TA) for the Department of Biology College of Science and Math Position Overview: The Department of Biology seeks graduate students as Teaching Associate applicants. Teaching Associates typically are responsible for providing classroom instruction. Eligibility is determined by successful TA eligibility , department eligibility and adequate funding. The department is seeking TA applicants for sections of Biology lab classes. TAs will teach sections of one or more sections the following semester and could have opportunities to teach other beginning courses in the Biology Department. The department reserves the right to choose the most qualified candidate for each position and to assign TAs to the courses that are appropriate for the department program and curriculum in any given semester. Due to staff and curriculum changes, courses offered may vary, and no guarantee of employment from semester to semester can be made. Anticipated Appointment Dates : This position is opened until filled. If you have applied and no other positions are available, you will be notified. Fall 2026: August 19, 2026 – December 22, 2026; Spring 2027: January 15, 2027 – May 26, 2027 Hours/Units per week : Students can work up to 20-hours per week; 1-unit is equivalent to 2.66 hours per week (40hrs x 1-unit/15-unit) The typical range for labs is between 1.3-wtus - 5.2-wtus (dependent on courses and number of section(s) assigned) The typical range for lectures is between 3-6 units (dependent on courses and number of section(s) assigned) No more than 7.5-units

Requirements

A candidate for the position of teaching associate in the Department of Biology must meet the following minimum qualifications:
Admission to the Biology Program in the Department of Biology, in good academic standing.
Enrollment in at least 6-units for the semester or in two courses toward the degree.
Demonstrated, satisfactory progress towards the degree.
Ability to relate well with others within the academic environment and have the ability or potential to learn how to instruct and evaluate students.
Demonstrated commitment to working effectively with faculty, staff and students from diverse ethnic, cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds.
Demonstrated commitment to professionalism in the workplace.

Responsibilities

Instruct and manage the classroom
Create or implement course design and assignment sequence
Prepare course materials and classroom activities
Respond to and evaluate student writing
Assess student performance, including give course grades
Assist students outside of class during office hours and by appointment
Attend TA orientation at the beginning of the semester
Participate in programmatic assessment procedures
Teach beginning Biology lab course (as instructor of record)
Maintain office hours
Evaluate student work
Provide class time for student evaluations of instruction
Attend weekly meetings with the course instructor
Practice professionalism consistent with university policies for all instructors
Perform other tasks as assigned by the instructor