Biology Student Teaching Assistant 1 (TA1) F’26 BIOL185 Med.Micro.
About the role
The Teaching Assistant 1 (TA1) acts as the course reader (grader) and academic data clerk for the instructor. This involves any associated class record keeping, including but not limited to grading of quizzes/exams/assignments, and involves filing (whether physical or digital), copying, data entry, and other clerical/computer skills as needed. The TA1 may also be called upon to assist in proctoring class exams. Class size and didactic style/complexity may require facilitating the lecture/classroom experience, whether in-person, virtual, or hybrid. Other TA1 tasks may include assisting the instructor with lecture and exam preparation. The course instructor is the direct supervisor, and the person who makes the final hire decision.
Responsibilities
- Grading quizzes, exams, and assignments
- Filing (physical or digital) and copying
- Data entry and other clerical/computer tasks as needed
- Assisting in proctoring class exams
- Facilitating lecture/classroom experience (in‑person, virtual, or hybrid)
- Assisting the instructor with lecture and exam preparation
Requirements
- Must be a La Sierra University student currently enrolled in the Fall 2026 quarter
- Must have taken and passed the course with a grade “B” or higher
- Must have taken BIOL185 and passed with a grade of B or higher
- Must be cleared and able to start work on or before September 21
Pay
Wage Range: $17.00 - $17.30/hr
Schedule
Required hours vary week to week.