Announcement of Opening

College of

Natural & Social Sciences

 

Department of

 Biological Sciences


 

 

Position:

Teaching Assistant – The department periodically has several TA positions available in laboratory sections of courses in both Biology and Microbiology.
 

 

Starting Date:

September 20, 2007 (Fall 2007);

January 2, 2008 (Winter 2008);

March 24, 2008 (Spring 2008);

June 16, 2008 (Summer, 2008).


 

 

Minimum Qualifications:

A Bachelor’s degree in a Biological Science, or closely related field, from an accredited institution of higher education is required. Applicant must be a degree-seeking graduate student in the Department of Biological Sciences.  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 and/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.
 

 

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 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.

 

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