Teaching Assistant, Biology
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- Saskatoon, SK
- Permanent
- Temps-plein
Required Number of Hours: 48-80 hours during the academic term, hours vary with assignment
Duration of Employment: 2025-2026 Spring session
Start Date & End Date: Within 4 May 2026 to 26 June 2026Duties
In the appointment of Teaching Assistant, your general duties and responsibilities may be as follows:
- Preparing and demonstrating laboratory material, setting up experiments, marking, invigilating examinations, delivering briefings, supervising field trips, moderating discussion boards, hosting virtual meetings via WebEx/Zoom, and conferring with the Supervisor in charge as required by the assignment; other duties as required
Education: Strong fundamentals in general biological concepts. Academic standing will be taken into account.Experience: Recent experience as a TA in Biology or in the specific course is an asset; prior experience taking the course is an asset.Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills; ability to take direction; effective time management; ability to work independently and as a team; ability to instruct a large group of students; effective at troubleshooting; proficiency with using internet browsers and the Microsoft suite of programs (Word©, Excel©, PowerPoint©); experience with Canvas is an asset.Course Specific Qualifications
In addition to the general skills and abilities outlined above, individual courses have the following skill and ability qualifications.CourseEducationExperienceSkillsBiology 120Biol 226 or equivalentMicroscopy is an assetBiology 121Any introductory Biology courseMicroscopy experience is an assetTo apply:1) Complete the application form found at2) Email CV and academic transcripts to .Submit application no later than May 4th, 2026. Positions will likely be filled before closing date.
Inquiries for this position can be directed to .Preference will be given to graduate students in the Department of Biology with scholarships requiring teaching service hours.
Where a graduate student is appointed to this position, it will be in-scope of PSAC.Department: Biology
Status: Term
Employment Group: Graduate Students - PSAC
Rate of Pay:
Posted Date: 4/6/2026
Closing Date: 5/4/2026
Number of Openings: 1
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