GA Teaching: BESC- Assistant

Job Title

GA Teaching: BESC- Assistant

Agency

East Texas A&M University

Department

Biological & Environmental Science

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

Commerce, Texas

Job Type

Graduate Assistant

Job Description

Graduate Assistant (Teaching) – Biology

Graduate Assistant - Teaching (GAT's) will assist faculty with undergraduate laboratory and lecture courses. Responsibilities may include:

• Assisting with the instruction and supervision of laboratory classes.
• Grading laboratory assignments, homework, exams, papers, and reports.
• Supervising students in the laboratory learning environment and ensuring the proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Assisting with virtual laboratories and utilizing the D2L Brightspace learning management system, as needed.
• Assisting faculty with grading lecture course assignments and exams.
• Proctoring exams and make-up exams.
• Preparing chemicals for instructional laboratories.
• Assisting with stockroom operations, including distributing laboratory equipment and supplies.
• Holding weekly office hours to provide academic support to students.

Applicants should have a strong background in Biology and laboratory experience. Basic knowledge of laboratory safety and demonstrated experience working with chemicals are required. This position is open to graduate students pursuing a master's degree in biology or a closely related field.

Appointments are available for 3-, 4.5-, or 9-month terms. Reappointment is contingent upon satisfactory performance and departmental needs. Failure to perform assigned duties may result in early termination of the appointment.

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.