Biology Student Laboratory Teaching Assistant 2/1 (TA2,1) Su’25 BIOL131/L; 132/L Human A&P I & II

La Sierra University; Riverside (CA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

La Sierra University is seeking a Biology Student Laboratory Teaching Assistant for the Summer 2025 quarter. The TA will assist in laboratory preparation and grading, providing a valuable opportunity for students who have excelled in prior biology courses. Successful candidates will enhance their prospects for future leadership roles in the academic setting.

Qualifications

• Current La Sierra University student enrolled in Summer or Fall 2025 quarter.
• Must have completed specific biology courses with required grades.

Responsibilities

• Assist instructor with preparation and operation of laboratory classes.
• Conduct grading of laboratory assignments and quizzes.
• Engage in daily meetings and operational activities related to the lab.

Skills

Laboratory Instruction

Grading

Clerical Work

Education

Current Enrollment at La Sierra University

Completion of BIOL131/L and 132/L with B or higher

Job description

Position Summary

This position is dependent upon course enrollments.

The Biology Student Laboratory Teaching Assistant (TA2) assists the instructor with preparation & operation of laboratory classes whether in-person or virtual. The TA2 provides instruction in the laboratory.The TA2 may be called upon to assist with grading of laboratory assignments/quizzes and other clerical work related to the laboratory class experience. TA2 applicants must have taken and passed the course they would TA for with a grade “B” or higher.

The course instructor is the direct supervisor, and the person who makes the final hire decision.

This summer position also includes TA1 (Reader) responsibilities for the course lectures.

As with all TA positions, hire and continuance through the summer sequence depend on meeting minimum course enrollment numbers.

The TA2 must be able to work all laboratory sections for the full time the class lab runs, plus allow time for set-up, resets, take-down, daily meetings with the instructor, grading and other operational activities related to the running of the lab & lecture.

Successful completion of this summer position enhances consideration for the Lead TA (TA4) position for ’25-’26 academic year.

• Must be a La Sierra University student currently enrolled in the Summer or Fall 2025 quarter
• Must be able to cleared to start work on or before required start date June 16.
• Must have taken BIOL131/L, 132/L and passed with a grade of B or higher

Further details about this position may be requested from [e-mail].

After completing the online portion of the application you will receive email containing the Time Reporting Policy Agreement. Upon reading the entire agreement if you accept the terms return the signed agreement to [e-mail] to complete the application process. After completion of the application process you will be contacted for an interview by the direct supervisor.

Wage Rate: $16.50 to $17.50 per hour