Announcement of Opening College of Natural and Social Sciences department of Biological Sciences
	Position:	Graduate Assistant The department periodically has Graduate Assistant positions available in Sex and Gender (Biol 388N) and Anatomy and Physiology (Biol 200A/B) courses. The department also has a GA position available for an individual who maintains the aquarium room and live animals required for Introductory Biology (Biol 100A), and another GA position to assist laboratory preparations for Immunology and Serology (Micr 304).
	Starting Date:	September 15, 2007 (Fall 2007); January 2, 2008 (Winter 2008); March 24, 2008 (Spring 2008); June 16, 2008 (Summer, 2008)
	Minimum Qualifications:	Enrollment in the Master’s degree program in Biology. Applicants for all positions should have demonstrated ability and/or interest in working in a multiethnic, multicultural environment. For the Biol388N and Biol200A courses, applicants should have previous coursework and/or academic experience in the topic area, and should have good writing skills. For the Biol100A position, applicants should have experience working with aquaria and invertebrate marine organisms. The applicant for the microbiology laboratory position should have a strong foundation in laboratory skills including media and solution preparation and aseptic technique.
	Preferred: Qualifications:	For all courses - Desire for a career in science.
	Duties:	Graduate Assistants will assist the Instructor in grading exams and papers required for the course. For the Introductory Biology course (Biol 100A) the Graduate Assistant will maintain the aquarium room and provide live animals as required for the class. For Immunology and Serology (Micr 304), the Graduate Assistant will assist in setup and preparation of laboratory materials for the course.
	Salary:	Current Graduate Assistant rates.
	The University:	California State University, Los Angeles, a comprehensive urban university and one of 23 campuses that comprise The California State University system, offers programs in more than 50 academic and professional fields. The campus is located at the eastern edge of Los Angeles, adjacent to the western San Gabriel Valley, with more than 22,000 full and part-time students reflecting the rich, ethnic diversity of the area. The University is committed to student-centered learning, free scholarly inquiry and academic excellence.
	Required Documentation:	Standard documentation includes: letter of application; curriculum vitae; three letters of recommendation; and transcript from institution awarding highest degree. Employment contingent upon proof of eligibility to work in the United States and completion of the University’s Application for Academic Employment form. Applicants will be notified of their appointment to a position by e-mail and/or telephone.
	Application:	Address applications, required documentation and/or requests for information to: Philip LaPolt, Professor and Chair California State University, Los Angeles 5151 State University Drive Los Angeles, CA 90032 [University mail code 8201-03] In addition to meeting fully its obligations under federal and state law, Cal State LA is committed to creating a community in which a diverse population can live, work and learn in an atmosphere of tolerance, civility and respect for the rights and sensibilities of each individual. To that end, all qualified individuals will receive equal consideration without regard to economic status, race, ethnicity, color, religion, marital status, national origin or cultural background, political views, sex gender identification, sexual orientation, age, disability, disabled veteran or Vietnam era veteran status. AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY / TITLE IX EMPLOYER Upon request, reasonable accommodation will be provided to individuals with protected disabilities to (a) complete the employment process and (b) perform essential job functions. TOP | Cal State L.A. | Faculty Positions

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