Biology Undergraduate Teaching Assistant - Student Hourly POOL

Center for Public Partnerships & Research; Topeka (KS); On-site; USD 16,531 - 17,908; Part time

Job summary

A university department is seeking a student employee to provide instructional support for biology courses. The role entails preparing laboratory materials, assisting with course delivery, proctoring exams, and grading reports. Candidates must be undergraduate students majoring in Biology or a related field, enrolled at the University of Kansas. This position offers an hourly wage of $12.00 to $13.00, and requires continued enrollment in courses. The anticipated start date is August 17, 2026.

Qualifications

• Declared major in Biology, a related science field, or Education.
• Currently enrolled as an undergraduate student in a degree program at KU.

Responsibilities

• Assist a biology professor with all aspects of course delivery.
• Prepare laboratory materials and support classroom presentations.
• Proctor exams and grade lab reports.

Education

Declared major in Biology, related science field, or Education

Currently enrolled as an undergraduate student at the University of Kansas

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. 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.

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 position. A student employee cannot hold an hourly position and a salaried graduate position (GRA/GTA/GA) concurrently.

Posting Period

April 15th 2026–October 1st 2026.

Contact Information

Laura Maloney
[e-mail]

Advertised Salary Range

12.00/hr minimum up to 13.00/hr

Anticipated Start Date

Monday August 17, 2026