Graduate Teaching Assistant

Job description

Hood College's Department of Biology has three (3) Graduate Teaching Assistant positions available to begin August 1, 2026. Under the close supervision of the Biology Department Chair and the Biology Lab Supervisor, the Graduate Teaching Assistant will have a strong undergraduate record and an interest in pursuing research in cell biology, molecular biology, biochemistry, or environmental biology. Duties will include preparing and teaching laboratories and conducting research within the department. Before applying, candidates must be accepted into the Hood College Graduate School and will enroll in the Biomedical Science or Environmental Biology M.S. program. Students will receive a stipend and waiver of graduate course tuition. Essential Duties include the following. Other duties may be assigned. Instruction: - Teach up to six contact hours in the department each academic year. - Plan units and resource materials as assigned, instruct, monitor and evaluate student progress using a variety of teaching strategies. Laboratory Support: - Prepare solutions and other materials for use in laboratories. - Set-up, adjust and operate laboratory equipment and instrumentation as required. - A...