Biology Undergraduate Teaching Assistant - POOL

The University of Kansas; Lawrence (KS); On-site; USD 17,000 - 18,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of Kansas is seeking a student hourly Undergraduate Teaching Assistant to support biology course delivery and laboratory activities. You will assist faculty and graduate teaching staff, prepare lab materials, and help with demonstrations and assessments to ensure a high-quality learning experience.

Responsibilities include proctoring exams, grading lab work, and providing classroom support under supervision.

Qualifications

• Declared biology major or related field (Biology/ Education) indicated in application materials.
• Good academic standing indicated in application materials.
• Preference given to students eligible for Federal Work-Study funding.

Responsibilities

• Assist a professor or TA with all aspects of course delivery and instruction.
• Prepare and organize laboratory materials, equipment and supplies.
• Support classroom presentations and instructional activities to enhance learning.
• Proctor examinations and maintain a secure testing environment.
• Grade laboratory reports and quizzes per instructor guidelines.
• Provide administrative and logistical support related to course operations.
• Instruct small laboratory sections under supervision of Lab Director for non-major students.
• Answer student questions and guide laboratory procedures and course content.

Skills

Biology major

Academic standing

Federal Work-Study eligible

Education

Biology/Related field education

Job description

Position Overview

This position plays a vital role in supporting the University’s critical education mission by providing consistent, high-quality instructional support. The individual will assist faculty and teaching staff in the preparation and delivery of course materials, support classroom and laboratory activities, and contribute to the effective assessment of student learning. By ensuring smooth course operations and enhancing the learning experience, this position helps maintain the University’s commitment to academic excellence and student success.

Job Description

100% - Course Support and Instruction

• Assist a biology professor or graduate teaching assistant with all aspects of course delivery and instruction.
• Prepare and organize laboratory materials, equipment, and supplies for laboratory activities and demonstrations.
• Support classroom presentations and instructional activities to enhance student learning.
• Proctor examinations and assist with maintaining a secure and productive testing environment.
• Grade laboratory reports, quizzes, and other course assignments in accordance with instructor guidelines.
• Provide administrative and logistical support related to course operations as needed.
• Under the supervision of the Lab Director, independently instruct small laboratory sections for non-major students, facilitating lab activities and reinforcing course concepts.
• Serve as a resource for students by answering questions and providing guidance related to laboratory procedures and course content.

Required Qualifications

1. Declared major in Biology, a related science field, or Education, as indicated in the application materials.

Preferred Qualifications

1. At least junior standing (or higher) at the time of employment, as indicated in application materials.
2. Earned a grade of "A" in the biology course(s) relevant to the lab(s) being taught, as indicated in application materials.
3. Student must be in good academic standing, as indicated in application materials.
4. Preference given to students eligible for Federal Work-Study funding.

Position Requirements

During the semester term of the appointment, the student hourly must be enrolled in no fewer than 6 credit hours. For summer periods the student hourly must: (1) have been enrolled in no less than 6 hours in the past spring semester or (2) be pre-enrolled in the upcoming fall semester in no less than 6 hours or (3) be enrolled in summer session or (4) be admitted to study in the upcoming fall semester. Student Hourlies may be undergraduate or graduate students. (Exceptions granted for GRA/GTA/GA appointments DO NOT apply to Student Hourly appointments).

Employment Conditions

Student employees are not eligible for remote work arrangements unless an exception is approved by the unit leadership and HR.

This is an hourly/non-exempt position. A student employee cannot hold an hourly/non-exempt position and a salaried/exempt graduate or undergraduate position (GRA/GTA/GA/RUA/RGA) concurrently.

This posting is for a student hourly Undergraduate Teaching Assistant pool within the Department of Undergraduate Biology. Review of applications will be ongoing, and hires will be made as needed throughout the posting period, October 9th 2026 - March 31st 2027.

Contact Information to Applicants

Laura Maloney

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Advertised Salary Range$12.00 - $13.00

Anticipated Start DateTuesday January 19, 2027