What are the responsibilities and job description for the Biology Student Teaching Assistant 1 (TA1) W’26 BIOL112 Gen. Biol. II position at La Sierra University?
Abbreviated Position Summary
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. Required hours may vary week to week.
The applicant must have taken and passed this course with a grade “B” or higher.
After completing the online portion of the application you will receive email containing a copy of the Time Reporting Policy Agreement. After reading and agreeing to the terms, return the signed agreement to sci-support@lasierra.edu to complete the application process. After completion of the application process you will be contacted for an interview by the direct supervisor.
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. Required hours may vary week to week.
The applicant must have taken and passed this course with a grade “B” or higher.
- Must be a La Sierra University student currently enrolled in the Winter 2026 quarter
- Must be able to start work immediately if hired
- Must have taken BIOL112 within last 4 years and passed with a grade of B or higher
After completing the online portion of the application you will receive email containing a copy of the Time Reporting Policy Agreement. After reading and agreeing to the terms, return the signed agreement to sci-support@lasierra.edu to complete the application process. After completion of the application process you will be contacted for an interview by the direct supervisor.