Teaching Assistant, Biology
The Department of Biology, College of Arts and Science invites applications for a Teaching Assistant for the following courses during the 2025-2026 Winter (T2) sessions:
Course Name, Course Abbreviation & Number: 120 (The Nature of Life), 121 (The Diversity of Life), 222 (The Living Plant), 224 (Animal Body Systems), 226 (Genes to Genomics), 302 (Evolutionary Processes), 345 (Introductory Plant Pathology), 363 (Population Ecology), 373 (Community Ecology), 437 (Parasitic Arthropod Vector Borne Diseases), 451 (Ichthyology), 458 (Ornithology), Palaeobiology 230 (On the Origin and Life of Animals)
Required Number of Hours: 48-80 hours during the academic term, hours vary with assignment
Duration of Employment: 2025-2026 Winter (T2)
Start Date & End Date: Within 6 Jan 2026 to 30 Apr 2026
Duties
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
General Qualifications (Skills and Abilities)
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.
Course
Education
Experience
Skills
Biology 120
Biol 226 or equivalent
Microscopy experience is an asset
Biology 121
Any introductory Biology course
Microscopy experience is an asset
Biology 222
Biology or Botany courses
Microscopy is an asset
Biology 224
Biology or Physiology courses
LabScribe/iWorx experience is an asset
Biology 226
Any introductory Genetics course covering Mendelian Genetics
Biology 302
Population Genetics/Evolution
Scientific Writing
Math/Excel
Biology 345
Botany, Genetics, Plant Pathology or Microbiology
Biology 363
Population Ecology/Biology
Animal census techniques, scientific writing
Math/Excel
Biology 373
Ecology
Biology 437
Parasitology is an asset
Research in Parasitology is an asset
Biology 451
Ichthyology is an asset
Biology 458
Ornithology is an asset
Palaeobiology 230
Fundamental and advanced invertebrate animal evolution and body structure
To Apply:
1) Complete the application form found at https://www.surveymonkey.ca/r/NKFS2PG.
2) Send your CV, academic transcripts, and academic timetable to biology.labs@usask.ca.
Submit your application no later than January 6th, 2025. Positions will likely be filled before the closing date.
Inquiries for this position can be directed to biology.labs@usask.ca.
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: Current rates of pay
Posted Date: 12/2/2025
Closing Date: 1/5/2026
Number of Openings: 1
Work Location: On Campus
LI-DNI
The University of Saskatchewan aspires to be what the world needs and embraces equity, diversity and inclusion as foundational to excellence and innovation. We actively seek to create a welcoming environment where all individuals feel empowered to thrive, contribute, and grow. Applications from equity-deserving groups are encouraged as part of our ongoing efforts to reflect the diversity of the communities we serve: EDI Framework for Action.
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