Graduate Teaching Assistant - Biology

Graduate Assistant Position

The Department Biology at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock is seeking a 9-month Graduate Teaching Assistant. The Graduate Teaching Assistant will be assigned to teach courses/laboratories in the Biology Department as a condition of your assistantship. The details of this task will be provided to you by the Biology Department. The remainder of your time is devoted to academics and your thesis/dissertation research.

This is an on campus assignment. This position is governed by state and federal laws, and agency/institution policy.

Required Education and/or

Experience:

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited institution of higher education;
• Regular admission to a UA Little Rock graduate degree program or good standing with the UA Little Rock Graduate School for continuing graduate students;
• Ability to work the required hours (FT-50% - 20 hours per week/PT-25% - 10 hours per week) with regular attendance.

Job Duties and/or Responsibilities:

• Attend class sessions;
• Serve as an assistant in laboratory activities;
• Lead a class activity such as a discussion group or demonstration;
• Tutor students;
• Hold Office Hours and Respond to email questions from students;
• Proctor examinations;
• Grade tests and homework assignments;
• Assist with development and evaluation of instructional materials.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Skill in organizing resources and establishing priorities;
• Skill in planning, organization, coordination of activities;
• Skill in establishing and maintain effective working relationships;
• Skills in both verbal and written communication;
• Skill in the use of personal computer and related software applications.

Salary Information: $444.44 - $1444.44 per month

Required Documents to Apply:
Resume

Optional Documents:

Recruitment Contact Information:
Brian Butler bsbutler2 Graduate Student Support Specialist

All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site

Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.

No Background Check Required

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock is committed to providing a safe campus community. We conduct background checks for applicants being considered for employment. Background checks include a criminal background check and a sex offender registry check. For certain positions, there may also be a financial (credit) background check, a Motor Vehicle Registry (MVR) check, and/or drug screening. Required checks are identified in the position listing.

A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication or adverse financial history information alone shall not disqualify an applicant in the absence of a relationship to the requirements of the position. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.

The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of any category or status protected by law, including age, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, or pregnancy. Questions or concerns about the application of Title IX, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, may be sent to the University's Title IX Coordinator and to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights.

Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.

All application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.

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Sitting, Talking

Walking

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