Graduate Assistant Teaching College of Natural Science

Grand Canyon University Inc.; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free on-site gym on campus

Free covered parking

Job summary

Grand Canyon University is seeking a part-time Graduate Assistant for the College of Natural Sciences at its Main Campus in Phoenix. You will assist with laboratory instruction, develop teaching materials, administer and grade examinations, and support lab activities while holding student hours as needed.

The role requires enrollment in a GCU graduate program with a 3.0 GPA minimum, ongoing enrollment, and eligibility for tuition waiver during employment.

Qualifications

• Be admitted to a graduate degree seeking program at GCU.
• Maintain a minimum GPA of 3.0 during employment.
• Be continuously enrolled as a regular degree-seeking student for at least four graduate units.

Responsibilities

• Teach science laboratory courses in area(s) of expertise.
• Develop and provide instruction reflecting current teaching methodologies and trends.
• Engage students to stimulate discussion and collective learning.
• Assess student performance in line with university practices.
• Prepare for laboratory experiences and maintain equipment.
• Assist a faculty member with a research project and literature searches.

Skills

Teaching laboratory

Curriculum development

Student engagement

Education

Graduate student at GCU

Minimum GPA 3.0

Regular degree-seeking status for 4 graduate units

Tools

Laboratory equipment handling

Job description

Grand Canyon University! One of Arizona’s leading institutions of higher learning. Located in the Valley of the Sun in the heart of Phoenix, Arizona. GCU is an institutionally accredited, private, nondenominational Christian University.

Do you want to be part of a growing College of Natural Sciences with a teaching-focused mission? Are you seeking a graduate degree program at GCU, while also providing academic and administrative support? We may have the opportunity that you’ve been looking for. We are especially interested in applicants who can integrate the Christian worldview and faith into their professional duties.

Grand Canyon University’s College of Natural Sciences is seeking a part-time Graduate Assistant to provide assistance with laboratory instruction, developing teaching materials, administering/grading examinations, problem sets and/or lab assignments, preparing or maintaining equipment used in laboratory sections, and holding student office hours and open lab hours as needed. Targeted Start Date: January 2027 Location: Main Campus, 33rd and Camelback

What you will do:

• Teach science laboratory courses in area(s) of expertise.
• Develop and provide instruction that incorporates current teaching methodologies, technologies and other trends that reflect advances in the requisite discipline educational instruction.
• Engage students within classroom to stimulate discussions for collective learning.
• Stay current on topics and practices related to the discipline.
• Incorporate relevant research resources and experiential activities to support course objectives, lectures and learning outcomes.
• Assess student performance in accordance with University Assessment Practices.
• Maintain compliance with all college and University policies and program accreditation/licensure requirements.
• Assist students outside classroom hours.
• Prepare for laboratory experiences for students.
• Clean up after lab experiences.
• May supervise set up of labs in the sciences.
• Assist a faculty member with a research project; engage in literature searches, development of new material for their courses.

What you will need:

• Be admitted to a graduate degree seeking program at GCU.
• Have a minimum GPA of 3.0. (If a student is newly admitted to the University, the admission GPA is considered for this requirement.)
• A student must also maintain a minimum GPA of 3.0 during their employment.
• Be continuously enrolled as a “regular” (not provisional) degree-seeking student for at least four (4) graduate level units leading to the degree. (Undergraduate or audited courses do not satisfy this requirement.)
• Hiring departments may require a higher enrollment.
• Assistantships may be revoked at any time duties are not fulfilled satisfactorily.
• Because of the role as student and employee, graduate assistants assume responsibility for upholding the University’s Student Code of Conduct.
• Graduate Assistants are eligible for waiver of tuition for the period employed.
• Waiver of tuition may be taxable income.
• Graduate Assistants must follow the HR employment workflow processes and pre-employment background checks.
• Graduate Assistants have restricted work hours (maximum of 29 hours per week).
• After all degree requirements for the planned program of study are met, a student is no longer eligible to receive a graduate assistantship.
• At the point the student reaches 18 credits to towards the degree and when an open instructor or professor role opens the GA is eligible to apply for the open role.
• “Incomplete” grades must be removed during the period following the teaching period in which the “I” was recorded in order to continue the assistantship.
• Graduate Assistants are part-time employees and not eligible for GCU’s employment benefits, except those stipulated by law.
• Provide a positive example to students by supporting the University’s Doctrinal Statement, Ethical Position Statement and Mission of Grand Canyon University.

Why work at GCU:

• Free covered parking
• Free on-site gyms on campus #INDLOPESUP
• GCU's Christian worldview has shaped the university's mission and growth for more than 65 years.
• As a Christ-centered higher education institution, GCU integrates faith, learning and work to connect the GCU community with distinct Christian principles and strong central values.
• The University values diversity among its students, faculty and staff, and invites applications from all qualified individuals, including minorities, females, individuals with disabilities and veterans.
• At GCU, working professionals may find their purpose in ways marked by compassion, service, integrity and concern for the common good.
• Employment is contingent upon the satisfactory outcome (as determined by the university) of pre-employment screening activities, including a background check.