Teaching Assistant (TA) - Biology

Mercer University; Macon (GA); On-site; USD 13,000 - 18,000; Part time

Job summary

Mercer University is seeking Teaching Assistants (TAs) for Biology to work closely with professors, helping students navigate lab experiments and adhere to safety procedures. Applicants should have completed the relevant course and be approved by a professor, and be punctual and courteous.

The TA role includes general lab cleanup and setup, with pay of $11.00 per hour and structured scheduling from 08/18/2026 to 05/17/2027. This on-campus student employment supports academic experience.

Qualifications

• Must have successfully completed the course you will be assigned to TA.
• Must be approved and recommended by a professor for a specific course.
• Must be courteous, dependable, and show up to lab on time.

Responsibilities

• Assist professors and students during lab sessions and guide students with experiments.
• General cleanup and breakdown of the lab space at the end of each lab session.

Skills

General computer knowledge

Education

Course taken to TA

Job description

Job Family: Student Regular Wage, Student Work Study Department: Biology Supervisor: Carolyn Gilbert Job Title: Teaching Assistant (TA) - Biology

Job Description

Teaching Assistants work closely with professors to help students navigate lab experiments and follow safety guidelines. They must be able to work well with others and be willing to assist students as needed. General computer knowledge is required. Teaching Assistants are responsible for general cleanup and breakdown of the lab space at the end of lab session.

Payrate: $11.00/ hour

Requirements

• You must have taken and successfully completed the course you will be assigned to TA.
• You must be approved and recommended by a professor for a specific course.
• You must be courteous, dependable, and show up to lab on time.

Scheduled Hours: 6 Start Date: 08/18/2026 End Date: 05/17/2027

Mercer Student Employment - About Us

Student employees are vital to the success of Mercer University. At Mercer, we are dedicated to helping students find meaningful on-campus jobs and ensuring that students maximize the value of their employment experiences. We believe that having an on-campus job helps students become more involved with the Mercer University community, provides valuable work experience, helps build transferable skills, and habits that will benefit future career options. Moreover, on-campus jobs provide financial rewards.

Important Note

In adherence to the Immigration Control Act of 1986, all student employees must complete an Employment Eligibility Verification Form (I-9) and present documentation verifying citizenship or permanent residency. You will not be allowed to begin work until the I-9 form has been completed and properly certified. The required documents include either a valid US Passport, certificate of US citizenship, alien registration card with photograph OR two of the following documents: a state driver's license, validated student ID card, original social security card, birth certificate.