Job Description

Teaching Assistant, Biology,

The Department of Biology, College of Arts and Science invites applications for a Teaching Assistant for the following courses during the 2023-2024 Fall (T1) session:

Course Name, Course Abbreviation & Number: Biology 90 (Introduction to Biology), Biology 102 (Biology for Engineers), Biology 120 (The Nature of Life), 121 (The Diversity of Life), 224 (Animal Body Systems), 226 (Genes to Genomics), 228 (An Introduction to Ecology and Ecosystems), 301 (Critical Issues in Biology), 316 (Molecular Genetics of Eukaryotes), 317 (Fundamentals of Animal Physiology), 323 (Plant Systematics and Evolution), 325 (Plant Cells and Tissues), 331 (Plant Physiology), 342 (Fungi Environment and People), 365 (Insect Diversity & Evolution), 412 (Limnology), 436 (Animal Parasitology)

Rate of Pay: Please see current rates of pay

Required Number of Hours: 48-80 hours during the academic term, hours vary with assignment

Duration of Employment: 2023-2024 Fall (T1) session

Start Date & End Date: Within 5 Sept 2023 to 23 Dec 2024

Duties
In the appointment of Teaching Assistant, your general duties and responsibilities may be as follows:

• Preparing and demonstrating laboratory material, setting up experiments, marking, invigilating examinations, delivering briefings, supervising field trips, moderating discussion boards, hosting virtual meetings via WebEx/Zoom, and conferring with the Supervisor in charge as required by the assignment; other duties as required

General Qualifications (Skills and Abilities)

Education: Strong fundamentals in general biological concepts. Academic standing will be taken into account.

Experience: Recent experience as a TA in Biology or in the specific course is an asset; prior experience taking the course is an asset.

Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills; ability to take direction; effective time management; ability to work independently and as a team; ability to instruct a large group of students; effective at troubleshooting; proficiency with using internet browsers and the Microsoft suite of programs (Word\xc2\xa9, Excel\xc2\xa9, PowerPoint\xc2\xa9); experience with Canvas is an asset.

Course Specific Qualifications

In addition to the general skills and abilities outlined above, individual courses have the following skill and ability qualifications.

Course

Education

Experience

Skills

Biology 90

Biology courses

Biology 102

Biology courses

Biology 120

Biol 226 or equivalent

Microscopy experience is an asset

Biology 121

Any introductory Biology course

Microscopy experience is an asset

Biology 224

Biology or Physiology courses

LabScribe/iWorx experience is an asset

Biology 226

Any introductory Genetics course covering Mendelian Genetics

Biology 228

Ecology courses or relevant research

Field data collection methods in Population/Community ecology

Good math/statistics

skills are an asset

Biology 301

Biology courses

Strong background in scientific writing

Biology 316

Genetics courses

Experience with C. elegans manipulation and media preparation is an asset

Biology 317

Biology or Physiology courses

LabScribe/iWorx experience is a strong asset

Biology 323

Biology or Botany courses

Research experience in botany and plant biology is an asset

Biology 325

Biology or Botany courses

Biology 331

Biology or Plant Physiology courses

Biology 342

Fungi courses are an asset

Culturing/Sterile Technique is an asset

Biology 365

Biology or Entomology courses

Biology 412

Biology or Ecology courses

Research experience in Limnology is an asset

Biology 436

Parasitology is an asset

Research in Parasitology is an asset

To Apply:

1) Complete the application form found at .

2) Send your CV, academic transcripts, and academic timetable to .

Submit your application no later than September 5th, 2023. Positions will likely be filled before the closing date.

Inquiries for this position can be directed to .

Preference will be given to graduate students in the Department of Biology with scholarships requiring teaching service hours.

Where a graduate student is appointed to this position, it will be in-scope of PSAC.

Department: Biology
Status: Term
Employment Group: Graduate Students - PSAC
Rate of Pay:
Posted Date: 8/7/2023
Closing Date: 9/11/2023
Number of Openings: 1
Work Location: On Campus

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