GA Teaching: BESC- Assistant

Texas A&M University; Commerce (TX); On-site; USD 16,740 - 23,436; Part time

Job summary

Texas A&M University in Commerce, TX seeks a Graduate Assistant (Teaching) in Biology to assist with laboratory instruction, supervise labs, and support students under faculty supervision.

Responsibilities include grading, proctoring exams, preparing chemicals, stocking labs, and holding weekly office hours; requires strong Biology background, laboratory experience, and basic lab safety knowledge; pursuing a master's degree in biology is preferred.

Qualifications

• Applicants should have a strong background in Biology and laboratory experience.
• Basic knowledge of laboratory safety and demonstrated experience working with chemicals are required.
• This position is open to graduate students pursuing a master's degree in biology or a closely related field.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with the instruction and supervision of laboratory classes.
• Grading laboratory assignments, homework, exams, papers, and reports.
• Supervising students in the laboratory learning environment and ensuring the proper use of PPE.
• Assisting with virtual laboratories and utilizing the D2L Brightspace LMS, as needed.
• Assisting faculty with grading lecture course assignments and exams.
• Proctoring exams and make-up exams.
• Preparing chemicals for instructional laboratories.
• Assisting with stockroom operations, including distributing laboratory equipment and supplies.
• Holding weekly office hours to provide academic support to students.

Skills

Biology background

Laboratory experience

Laboratory safety

Education

Master's degree in Biology (pursuing)

Job description

Graduate Assistant (Teaching) – Biology

Department: Biological & Environmental Science

Location: Commerce, Texas

Job Type: Graduate Assistant

Responsibilities

• Assisting with the instruction and supervision of laboratory classes.
• Grading laboratory assignments, homework, exams, papers, and reports.
• Supervising students in the laboratory learning environment and ensuring the proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Assisting with virtual laboratories and utilizing the D2L Brightspace learning management system, as needed.
• Assisting faculty with grading lecture course assignments and exams.
• Proctoring exams and make-up exams.
• Preparing chemicals for instructional laboratories.
• Assisting with stockroom operations, including distributing laboratory equipment and supplies.
• Holding weekly office hours to provide academic support to students.

Qualifications

• Applicants should have a strong background in Biology and laboratory experience.
• Basic knowledge of laboratory safety and demonstrated experience working with chemicals are required.
• This position is open to graduate students pursuing a master's degree in biology or a closely related field.

Terms and Conditions

• Appointments are available for 3-, 4.5-, or 9-month terms.
• Reappointment is contingent upon satisfactory performance and departmental needs.
• Failure to perform assigned duties may result in early termination of the appointment.
• All positions are security-sensitive.
• Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.