Biology Undergraduate Teaching Assistant - Student Hourly POOL

University of Kansas; Lawrence, Northern (KS, KY); Hybrid; USD 1,653,000 - 2,204,000; Part time

Job summary

University of Kansas is seeking an Biology Undergraduate Teaching Assistant to support course delivery, lab preparation, and assessment under close supervision. The role is an hourly student position within the Undergraduate Biology Program on KU's Lawrence Campus.

Eligible candidates must be an undergraduate biology major and currently enrolled at KU, with preference for junior standing and a good academic record, and exposure to Federal Work-Study funding.

Qualifications

• Must be an undergraduate biology major or related field as stated in the application materials.
• Currently enrolled as an undergraduate student at the University of Kansas (KU).

Responsibilities

• Assist faculty with course delivery, prepare lab materials, and proctor exams.
• Grade lab reports and quizzes and support classroom and laboratory activities.
• Under supervision, may teach small laboratory sections for non-major students.

Skills

Junior standing

Federal Work-Study eligibility

Education

Biology major or related field

Currently enrolled at KU

Job description

Biology Undergraduate Teaching Assistant - Student Hourly POOL

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. Responsibilities include preparing laboratory materials, supporting classroom presentations, proctoring exams, and grading lab reports and quizzes. Under the supervision of the lab director, may also independently teach small laboratory sections for non-major students.

Required Qualifications

• Declared major in Biology, a related science field, or Education, as indicated in the application materials.
• Currently enrolled as an undergraduate student in a degree program at the University of Kansas (KU).

Preferred Qualifications

• At least junior standing (or higher) at the time of employment.
• Earned a grade of "A" in the biology course(s) relevant to the lab(s) being taught.
• In good academic standing.
• 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

(1) Student employees are not eligible for remote work arrangements unless an exception is approved by the unit leadership and HR.
(2) This is an hourly position. A student employee cannot hold an hourly position and a salaried graduate position (GRA/GTA/GA) 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, April 15th 2026-October 1st 2026.

• Department: Undergraduate Biology Program
• Primary Campus: University of Kansas Lawrence Campus