Biological Science – Teaching Associate Pool
About The Position
The Department of Biological Science at CSU Fullerton invites applications for its Teaching Associate Pool. This pool is for current CSUF graduate students in the Biological Science Department (or a related graduate program) to teach various lab classes. A Teaching Associate (TA) is a part-time CSUF graduate student appointed to teach credit-bearing in-person lab courses under the direct supervision of a faculty member. Teaching assignments may include multi-section coordinated courses, requiring adherence to all coordinated course policies. Appointments from the pool are temporary and often made just prior to the start of the academic term, with potential for employment on very short notice.
Requirements
- Admitted to CSUF and currently enrolled graduate student at CSUF in good academic standing.
- A Bachelor’s degree in Biology, Biological Science, Biological Sciences or a related field or equivalent experience.
- Demonstrated ability to interact and work effectively with a culturally diverse population of students, including first-generation college students.
- Able to work in the US. International students who are just entering the country for the first time in late August or January and do not have a Social Security number will need to wait until the following term for employment.
Nice To Haves
- Currently enrolled graduate student in the Biological Science Department in good academic standing at CSUF
- Knowledge of the subject matter of the course(s) to which the individual is assigned
- Ability to instruct and evaluate students effectively
- For the initial appointment, evidence of satisfactory achievement in previous academic work (transcripts)
Responsibilities
- Providing classroom instruction
- Preparing course materials and administering assignments to students
- Administering examinations/practicums, grading student work and otherwise assessing student performance, and determining course grades
- Returning student work and submitting grades on time
- Attending all lab preparatory weekly meetings
- Participating in all class field trips
- Holding scheduled office hours
- Diligently checking emails and responding within 24 hours
- Meeting the expectations of TAs and for the specific course, as established by the Department and supervising faculty member
- Complete all required training
Benefits
- For a description of potential benefits, go to: https://hr.fullerton.edu/total-wellness/health-benefits.html
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
