Biology Peer Mentor - Lead Study Sessions & Tutoring

Texas A&M University; Commerce (TX); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

East Texas A&M University in Commerce, TX, seeks Biology Peer Mentors (BioPMs) to run weekly study sessions for Intro Bio I/II and Cell Biology, guiding students without directly solving homework. Roles suit graduate students with a strong biology track and teaching aspiration.

Candidates must be admitted to a graduate program, maintain a 3.0+ GPA, enroll each term, and meet credit-hour requirements. Non-native English speakers must prove proficiency; positions are security-sensitive and may

Qualifications

• Be fully admitted to a graduate program (not provisional or non-degree).
• Minimum 3.0 GPA.
• Enrolled in courses each term of the assistantship.
• Meet specific credit hour and subject requirements for teaching or lab roles.
• Non-native English speakers must demonstrate language proficiency.
• Research assistants must complete Responsible Conduct in Research training.
• Work up to 20 hours per week, depending on the appointment.
• May have teaching or research assignments, or provide administrative support.

Responsibilities

• Organize and lead three 60-minute interactive study sessions each week.
• Participate in weekly team meetings and maintain communication with their faculty member.
• Complete training prior to the semester's start and attend meetings with the BioPM team and faculty as necessary.
• Join faculty-led review sessions during lab hours.
• Innovatively promote and advertise their BioPM sessions to students.
• Assist students in building self-confidence and enhancing their study skills.

Education

Graduate program admission

GPA 3.0 minimum

Enrollment in courses each term

Language proficiency for non-native English speakers

Responsible Conduct in Research training

Job description

East Texas A&M University in Commerce, TX, seeks Biology Peer Mentors (BioPMs) to run weekly study sessions for Intro Bio I/II and Cell Biology, guiding students without directly solving homework. Roles suit graduate students with a strong biology track and teaching aspiration.

Candidates must be admitted to a graduate program, maintain a 3.0+ GPA, enroll each term, and meet credit-hour requirements. Non-native English speakers must prove proficiency; positions are security-sensitive and may