Biology Student Teaching Assistant 1 (TA1) F’26 BIOL185 Med.Micro.

La Sierra University; Riverside (CA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

La Sierra University in Riverside, CA, invites applications for a Teaching Assistant 1 (TA1). The TA1 serves as the course reader and academic data clerk for the instructor, handling grading, filing, data entry, and related clerical tasks, with potential proctoring responsibilities.

Hours vary weekly and eligibility requires enrollment as a La Sierra student for Fall 2026, with BIOL185 completed at a B or higher. Start date by Sept 21 is preferred; wage range is $17.00–$17.30 per hour.

Qualifications

• Must be La Sierra University student enrolled in Fall 2026
• Must be cleared to start on or before September 21
• Must have passed BIOL185 with a grade B or higher

Responsibilities

• Act as course reader (grader) and academic data clerk for instructor
• Grading quizzes/exams/assignments; filing and data entry
• Assist in proctoring exams and facilitating class sessions as needed

Skills

Grading quizzes/exams

Data entry

Clerical skills

Proctoring exams

Education

BIOL185 course passed with B or higher

La Sierra University student

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Position Summary

The Teaching Assistant 1 (TA1) acts as the course reader (grader), and academic data clerk for the instructor. This involves any associated class record keeping, including but not limited to grading of quizzes/exams/assignments, and involves filing (whether physical or digital), copying, data entry, and other clerical/computer skills as needed. The TA1 may also be called upon to assist in proctoring class exams.

Class size and didactic style/complexity may require facilitating the lecture/classroom experience, whether in-person, virtual, or hybrid. Other TA1 tasks may include assisting the instructor with lecture and exam preparation.

The course instructor is the direct supervisor, and the person who makes the final hire decision. Required hours vary week to week.

The applicant must have taken and passed this course with a grade “B” or higher.

• Must be a La Sierra University student currently enrolled in the Fall 2026 quarter
• Should be cleared and able to start work on or before the desired start date September 21
• Must have taken BIOL185 and passed with a grade of B or higher

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

Wage Range: $17.00 - $17.30/hr