Graduate Assistant - Biology - Teaching - Spring 2027

University of Central Missouri (UCM)

Warrensburg (MO)

On-site

USD 50,000 - 60,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Tuition waiver

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement plan

Paid holidays

Leave accruals

Employee discount

Job summary

The University of Central Missouri (UCM) invites applications for a Teaching Graduate Assistant in Biology for Spring 2027. The GA will assist in laboratory instruction, direct undergraduate labs, and support grading and discussion sections.

Applicants must be admitted to the Biology MS program, meet GPA requirements, and expect teaching duties around 20 hours per week with a $4,950 semester stipend. Start: 1/11/2026; End: 5/7/2026.

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree Required.
Currently admitted to a UCM Biology graduate degree program.
Graduate GPA 3.0+ if applicable; undergrad GPA 2.7+ if no grad courses.
Experience with diversity and social justice; ability to address student behavior; leadership or supervision experience.

Responsibilities

Direction of undergraduate students in preparation of assigned laboratories, grading quizzes and reports.
Proctor major examinations or assist in lab preparation.
Provide supplemental instruction.
Lead small discussion groups and aid in grading and exam distribution.

Skills

Diversity & social justice experience

Student behavior management

Mentoring & supervision

College student advising

Education

Bachelor's degree

Admitted to Biology graduate program (UCM)

GPA: 3.0+ (grad)

GPA: 2.7+ (undergrad)

Job description

Job Details

Graduate Assistant - Biology - Teaching - Spring 2027

Employer

University of Central Missouri (UCM)

Salary

$550.00 Semi-Monthly

Location

UCMO - Warrensburg, MO

Job Type

Graduate Assistant

Job Number

G98065

Division

Biology

Opening Date

09/09/2026

Description

To be eligible for the teaching graduate assistant positions, you must first be admitted to the Biology MS program. The Teaching Assistants (TA) are expected to assist and be able to direct laboratories in biology (usually Animal Biology, Intro to Sci: Ecology, Anatomy, and Physiology). Normally four 2 hour laboratories per week per semester are assigned. Priority review of applications will begin on October 15, 2026.

This posting requires you to attach a research statement and a cover letter that answers the following questions: Why are you interested in a graduate assistantship with the Biology Program at the University of Central Missouri? Describe any teaching experience, including experiences with diversity and student behavior.

Examples of Duties

Direction of undergraduate students in preparation of assigned laboratories, grading quizzes and reports.
Proctor major examinations or help in the preparation of a laboratory.
Supplement instruction.
Direction of undergraduate students in the understanding of course content, aid in the preparation and distribution of exams, aid in grading of class assignments, grade entry, and leading small discussion groups.

Typical Qualifications

Education:

Bachelor's Degree Required
Currently admitted to a UCM graduate degree program: Biology
3.0 or higher graduate level GPA if previous graduate level courses have been taken
2.7 or higher undergraduate level GPA if no previous graduate level courses have been taken

Experience:

Experience with issues of diversity and social justice (including any experiences teaching, facilitating, and/or advising).
Ability to address student behavior and/or crisis management.
Experience working with a community focused around a specific interest.
Ability to work with college students (e.g. your experience in advising, mentoring, leadership or supervision).

Supplemental Information

GA Type: Teaching

GA Hour Expectations: 20 Hours Per Week

Start Date of Position: 1/11/2026

End Date of Position: 5/07/2026

Total Stipend for Semester: $4,950

Working Days & Hours: TBA, will be assigned biology labs and hold three office hours per week.

Scholarship

Students filling a Graduate Assistantship (GA) position are eligible to receive a graduate tuition waiver, a graduate non-resident tuition waiver (if applicable), and a graduate mandatory fees waiver. The scholarships are in the form of a waiver and the funds are not deposited into the student’s personal account. Instead, the student’s bill is reduced by the amount of the scholarship awarded. If the maximum amount of the scholarship is not used, the remainder is not paid to the student in any form and unused scholarship money cannot be carried over to another semester. The scholarship is applied to graduate level courses only; courses taken for undergraduate credit are not eligible to be covered by the GA scholarship. The non-resident fee scholarship only applies to classes taken on the UCM Warrensburg campus. The maximum scholarship amounts are based on the size of assistantship held. For a full (20-hour per week) assistantship, the scholarship covers tuition costs and mandatory fees up to 12 credit hours of graduate coursework per semester. Graduate assistantship positions less than full will be prorated accordingly.

Special Instructions

Full-time staff & 12-month faculty benefits-eligible position: Benefits include competitive salary; health, dental, vision, life insurance, AD & D, long-term disability; 3 weeks paid vacation per year; 3 weeks of accrued sick leave per year; 13 paid holidays; retirement; and generous education assistance for an employee, spouse and dependent children taking classes at UCM.
9-month faculty benefits-eligible position: Benefits include competitive salary; health, dental, vision, life insurance, AD & D, long-term disability; 3 weeks of accrued sick leave per year; 13 paid holidays; retirement; and generous education assistance for an employee, spouse and dependent children taking classes at UCM.
Part-time benefits-eligible positions: Benefits include generous education assistance for the employee.
Temporary, adjunct, student employment, or graduate assistant positions: Benefits are not included.

Completed UCM online application for employment required. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

NOTE: A background check is required for the selected candidate of all staff, faculty, adjunct, and temporary positions and any job offer is contingent on the results of this check. Student employees and graduate assistants do not require a background check to be conducted prior to employment.

The University of Central Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Benefits

32% (staff) and 6% (faculty) defined retirement contribution, paid by the university;
Voluntary Tax-Sheltered Annuity (TSA) programs (403(b) and 457(b)) that allow eligible employees to make additional pre-tax contributions to a retirement plan;
Employees can earn up to full tuition (15 credit hours) for themselves per academic year. Full-time employees are also eligible for up to $175 towards non-credit courses each fiscal year. Employees can earn up to full tuition for their dependents;
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans that begin on the first of the month following your date of hire. Basic dental and vision insurance paid at 100% by the university;
Available Health and Dependent Flexible Spending Accounts;
University-paid basic life insurance (including accidental death and dismemberment) and short-term and long-term disability insurance coverage;
Generous leave accruals that begin accruing on your start date, plus 14 paid holidays per year;
The UCM Childcare Center on the Warrensburg campus can provide faculty, staff, and students quality care for their children ages six weeks to 10 years;
The Student Recreation and Wellness Center (SRWC) is free for all employees and is located on the Warrensburg campus;
An Employee Assistance Program is available to all employees and their immediate family members to help assist with personal challenges you may face in your daily life;
UCM offers an Employee Discount Program through Working Advantage.