Job description
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
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.