Department of Biological Sciences
Position: Teaching Associate – The Department of Biological Sciences periodically has TA positions available in laboratory sections of courses in both Biology and Microbiology.
Starting Date: Beginning Winter Quarter 2009, and on-going.
Minimum Qualifications: Degree-seeking graduate students in the Department of Biological Sciences to perform instruction. A Bachelor’s degree in a Biological Science, or closely related field, from an accredited institution of higher education is required. Teaching associates must be registered in a CSU graduate degree program and must be enrolled in courses towards the completion of that graduate degree during the teaching associate appointment period. Applicants should have the ability to relate well to others within the academic environment, have the potential for excellent teaching, and demonstrate ability and/or interest in working in a multiethnic, multicultural environment.
Preferred Qualifications: None
Duties: Under supervision of faculty, successful candidates will teach laboratory sections of undergraduate biology or microbiology labs. They will be required to attend weekly meetings with the lab coordinator for the class and they may be expected to attend the lecture associated with the lab that they are teaching and/or help the instructor in the proctoring of exams.
Salary: Initial salary commensurate with qualifications and experience.
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 vita, official transcripts, three letters of recommendation and the University’s Application for Academic Employment form. http://www.calstatela.edu/univ/hrm/docs/forms/Empl_applic_academic.pdf Employment contingent upon proof of eligibility to work in the United States. Exceptions to minimum qualifications may be granted at the sole discretion of the hiring department/authority.
Application Deadline: Address applications, required documentation and/or requests for information to: Nancy L. McQueen, Professor and Chair of Biological Sciences, California State University, Los Angeles, 5151 State University Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90032- 8201
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