Graduate Teaching Assistant

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Part-Time Temporary

Job Number

University of Hawai'i at Hilo

Division

College of Natural and Health Sciences
- Biology

10/12/2026

Closing Date

Position Number:

GA09

Title:

Graduate Teaching Assistant

Position Number: GA09

Hiring Unit:
College of Natural & Health Sciences (TCBES)

Location:

UH Hilo

Date Posted:
October 12, 2026

Closing Date: continuous recruitment until filled, first review December 15, 2026

Salary Information: GA09-12, $1,845/mo. $22,140 (annual)

Monthly Type: 9 Month

Full Time/Part Time:
Part Time Equivalency - 50% FTE

Temporary/Permanent:
Temporary
- Not to Exceed: 7/31/28

Other Conditions:
Appointment to begin approximately August 2027, pending position clearance and availability of funding. Graduate Assistants will be given initial one year terms, appointments may be extended based on satisfactory performance and availability of funds. Priority will be given to students in their 1st and 2nd year of the TCBES program.

Graduate Assistants will be under the direct supervision of the Graduate Assistant Coordinator of the TCBES program, as well as the supervisor of the specific academic unit under which the candidate will be functioning.

• 1. Teach or assist programs in the department to which the candidate will be assigned.
• 2. Work closely with the appropriate departmental Graduate Assistant Coordinator throughout the semester. Duties could include, but not limited to data gathering, course planning, preparation, grading, classroom management, student advising.
• 3. Work with students to enhance their comprehension of assigned reading materials or advise on academic matters.
• 4. Conduct informal discussion groups to ensure understanding of lectures and lab assignments.
• 5. Supervise students in the laboratory, as well as on field excursions.
• 6. Train and monitor laboratory users for compliance with basic safety and scientific procedures.
• 7. Ensure proper maintenance of laboratory and field equipment and supplies.
• 8. Transport students in a 12- or 15-passenger van, if needed.
• 9. Perform other duties as assigned.

• 1. Accepted to or currently enrolled in the UH Hilo TCBES MS Program.
• 2. Bachelor’s degree in Biology, Marine Science, Geography, Agriculture, or a related Environmental Science or Environmental Studies field or equivalent education/training or experience.
• 3. Significant knowledge of, and ability to teach topics in biology, environmental science, marine science, agriculture, and/or geospatial techniques (GIS) at the undergraduate level.
• 4. Demonstrated ability to communicate well.

• 1. Previous experience teaching, leading discussions, record keeping, or supervising undergraduate students in a classroom, laboratory, or field setting.
• 2. Previous experience in grading and evaluating student work.
• 3. Previous experience with curriculum development, tutoring and/or outreach either in formal or informal education.
• 4. Previous experience with community building, conflict resolution, and people management.
• 5. Previous experience with quantitative methods such as statistics, advanced GIS, remote sensing, and/or computer programming.
• 6. Previous experience conducting independent scientific research.
• 7. Previous experience with website management.
• 8. Valid driver’s license.

• 1. Biology: GA position provides support for BIOL 280, BIOL 281L, and BIOL 481L. Duties for BIOL 280 include, but are not limited to:
  1) Grading homework assignments and exams.
  2) Giving a guest lecture.
  3) Holding office hours.
  4) Preparing exam review study sessions.
  5) Assisting students with obtaining and using software (Minitab, R), including troubleshooting or…