Department of Biological Sciences
Position: Graduate Assistant for Department of Biological Sciences. The department periodically has Graduate Assistant positions available for the Anatomy and Physiology course (Biol 200A/B). 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), another GA position to assist in the laboratory preparations for Immunology and Serology (Micr 304), and another to assist in grading the Plant Biology course (Biol 156).
Starting Date: Beginning Summer Quarter 2009 and on-going.
Minimum Qualifications: Degree-seeking graduate student in the Department of Biological Sciences to assist faculty members in grading coursework, or to assist instructional support technicians in preparing reagents for laboratory courses, or to maintain aquarium room live animals. Graduate Assistants must be registered in a CSU graduate degree program and must be enrolled in courses towards the completion of that graduate degree during the appointment period. For the Biol 200A/B and Biol 156 positions, applicants should have previous coursework or academic experience in anatomy and physiology (Biol 200A/B) or plant biology (Biol 156), and should have good writing skills. For the Biol 100A position, applicants should have experience working with aquaria and invertebrate marine organisms. Applicants for the Micr 304 position should have a strong foundation in laboratory skills including media and solution preparation and good aseptic technique. Applicants should have the ability to relate well to others within the academic environment, and demonstrate ability and/or interest in working in a multiethnic, multicultural environment.
Preferred Qualifications: None.
Duties: Under the general supervision of the Instructor, the Graduate Assistant for Anatomy and Physiology provides assistance in grading exams and papers 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 rate for an average of 20 hours per week.
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. Applicants will be notified of their appointment to a position by e-mail and/or telephone.
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 Exceptions to minimum qualifications may be granted at the sole discretion of the hiring department/authority.
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