Biology Undergraduate Teaching Assistant -POOL at InsideHigherEd

Position OverviewThis position plays a vital role in supporting the University’s critical education mission by providing consistent, high-quality instructional support. The individual will assist faculty and teaching staff in the preparation and delivery of course materials, support classroom and laboratory activities, and contribute to the effective assessment of student learning. By ensuring smooth course operations and enhancing the learning experience, this position helps maintain the University's commitment to academic excellence and student success.

Job Description100% – Course Support and Instruction:

Assist a biology professor or graduate teaching assistant with all aspects of course delivery. Responsibilities include preparing laboratory materials, supporting classroom presentations, proctoring exams, and grading lab reports and quizzes. Under the supervision of the lab director, may also independently teach small laboratory sections for non-major students.

Required Qualifications

Declared major in Biology, a related science field, or Education, as indicated in the application materials.Currently enrolled as an undergraduate student in a degree program at the University of Kansas (KU).

Preferred Qualifications

At least junior standing (or higher) at the time of employment.Earned a grade of "A" in the biology course(s) relevant to the lab(s) being taught.Maintains an overall GPA of 3.25 or higher.Preference given to students eligible for Federal Work-Study funding.

Position RequirementsDuring the semester term of the appointment, the student hourly must be enrolled in no fewer than 6 credit hours. For summer periods the student hourly must: (1) have been enrolled in no less than 6 hours in the past spring semester or (2) be pre-enrolled in the upcoming fall semester in no less than 6 hours or (3) be enrolled in summer session or (4) be admitted to study in the upcoming fall semester. Student Hourlies may be undergraduate or graduate students. (Exceptions granted for GRA/GTA/GA appointments DO NOT apply to Student Hourly appointments).Employment Conditions(1) Student employees are not eligible for remote work arrangements unless an exception is approved by the unit leadership and HR.

(2) This is an hourly position. A student employee cannot hold an hourly position and a salaried graduate position (GRA/GTA/GA) concurrently.Additional Candidate InstructionsTo apply, complete the online application form at http://employment.ku.edu/ and attach your resume.

You must also complete and submit the internal Undergraduate Teaching Assistant (UTA) application form, available at https://deptsec.ku.edu.

To complete the form candidates will need to upload:

• A teaching statement
• An up-to-date copy of your advising report
• Your class schedule for the semester you are applying for
• The names and email addresses of two professional references

Preference is given to students eligible for Federal Work-Study funding. Please fill out the Federal Work Study form here as part of your application materials: https://deptsec.ku.edu

Important:
Applications will not be considered until both the online application and the internal UTA application form, including all required documents, have been submitted.

This posting is for an Undergraduate Teaching Assistant pool within the Department of Undergraduate Biology. Review of applications will be ongoing, and hires will be made as needed throughout the posting period, October 1st, 2025 – March 1st, 2026.

Contact Information to ApplicantsLaura Maloney
[email protected] Salary Range10.25/hr up to 13.00/hrAnticipated Start DateTuesday January 20, 2026Apply to Job