Biology Student Teaching Assistant 1 (TA1) F’26 BIOL301 Cellular & Molecular Biology

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

Job summary

La Sierra University is seeking a Teaching Assistant 1 to support grading, data entry, and classroom tasks for BIOL courses. The TA1 may assist in grading quizzes, exams, and assignments, and handle filing and data entry as needed. They may also help proctor exams and assist with lecture preparation.

Hours vary week to week; must be a current student for Fall 2026 and able to start by September 21. Wage range is $17.00–$17.30 per hour.

Qualifications

• Must be a La Sierra University student enrolled Fall 2026.
• Must be cleared and able to start on or before September 21.
• Must have taken BIOL301 within last 4 years and passed with a grade of B or higher.

Responsibilities

• Grade quizzes/exams/assignments and manage class records.
• Perform data entry, filing, and other clerical tasks as needed.
• Assist in proctoring exams and supporting instructor with lecture prep.

Skills

Data entry

Grading proficiency

Clerical skills

Proctoring

Education

BIOL301 completed

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 BIOL301 within last 4 years 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