Biology, Teaching Assistant
The Department of Biology, College of Arts and Science invites applications for a Teaching Assistant for the following courses during the 2025-2026 Fall (T1) and Winter (T2) sessions:
Course Name, Course Abbreviation & Number: Biology 90 (Introduction to Biology, T1), 102 (Biology for Engineers, T1), 120 (The Nature of Life), 121 (The Diversity of Life), 222 (The Living Plant, T2), 224 (Animal Body Systems), 226 (Genes to Genomics), 228 (An Introduction to Ecology and Ecosystems, T1), 301 (Critical Issues in Biology, T1), 302 (Evolutionary Processes, T2), 316 (Molecular Genetics of Eukaryotes, T1), 317 (Fundamentals of Animal Physiology, T1), 325 (Plant Cells and Tissues, T1), 331 (Plant Physiology, T1), 336 (Animal Parasitology), 345 (Introductory Plant Pathology, T2), 363 (Population Ecology, T2), 373 (Community Ecology, T2), 437 (Parasitic Arthropod Vector Borne Diseases, T2), 451 (Ichthyology, T2), 458 (Ornithology, T1), 470 (Conservation Biology, T1), Palaeobiology 230 (On the Origin and Life of Animals, T2)
Required Number of Hours: 48-80 hours during the academic term, hours vary with assignment
Duration of Employment: 2025-2026 Fall (T1) and/or Winter (T2)
Start Date & End Date: Within 3 Sept 2025 to 23 Dec 2025 and/or 6 Jan 2026 to 30 Apr 2026
Duties
In the appointment of Teaching Assistant, your general duties and responsibilities may be as follows:
- Preparing and demonstrating laboratory material, setting up experiments, marking, invigilating examinations, delivering briefings, supervising field trips, moderating discussion boards, hosting virtual meetings via WebEx/Zoom, and conferring with the Supervisor in charge as required by the assignment; other duties as required
General Qualifications (Skills and Abilities)
Education: Strong fundamentals in general biological concepts. Academic standing will be taken into account.
Experience: Recent experience as a TA in Biology or in the specific course is an asset; prior experience taking the course is an asset.
Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills; ability to take direction; effective time management; ability to work independently and as a team; ability to instruct a large group of students; effective at troubleshooting; proficiency with using internet browsers and the Microsoft suite of programs (Word©, Excel©, PowerPoint©); experience with Canvas is an asset.
Course Specific Qualifications
In addition to the general skills and abilities outlined above, individual courses have the following skill and ability qualifications.
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Course
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Education
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Experience
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Skills
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Biology 90
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Biology courses
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Biology 102
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Biology courses
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Biology 120
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Biol 226 or equivalent
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Microscopy experience is an asset
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Biology 121
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Any introductory Biology course
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Microscopy experience is an asset
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Biology 222
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Biology or Botany courses
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Microscopy is an asset
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Biology 224
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Biology or Physiology courses
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LabScribe/iWorx experience is an asset
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Biology 226
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Any introductory Genetics course covering Mendelian Genetics
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Biology 228
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Ecology courses or relevant research
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Field data collection methods in Population/Community ecology
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Proficiency with R and statistical methods are an asset
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Biology 301
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Biology courses
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Strong background in scientific writing
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Biology 302
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Population Genetics/Evolution
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Scientific Writing
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Math/Excel
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Biology 316
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Genetics courses
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Experience with C. elegans manipulation and media preparation is an asset
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Biology 317
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Biology or Physiology courses
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LabScribe/iWorx experience is a strong asset
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Biology 325
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Biology or Botany courses
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Biology 331
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Biology or Plant Physiology courses
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Biology 336
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Parasitology is an asset
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Research in Parasitology is an asset
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Biology 345
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Botany, Genetics, Plant Pathology or Microbiology
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Biology 363
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Population Ecology/Biology
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Animal census techniques, scientific writing
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Math/Excel
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Biology 373
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Ecology
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Biology 437
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Parasitology is an asset
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Research in Parasitology is an asset
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Biology 451
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Ichthyology is an asset
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Biology 458
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Ornithology is an asset
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Biology 470
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Conservation Biology is an asset
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Palaeobiology 230
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Fundamental and advanced invertebrate animal evolution and body structure
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To Apply:
1) Complete the application form found at https://www.surveymonkey.ca/r/SDWFP78.
2) Send your CV, academic transcripts, and academic timetable to biology.labs@usask.ca.
Submit your application no later than September 3rd, 2025. Positions will likely be filled before the closing date.
Inquiries for this position can be directed to biology.labs@usask.ca.
Preference will be given to graduate students in the Department of Biology with scholarships requiring teaching service hours.
Where a graduate student is appointed to this position, it will be in-scope of PSAC.
Department: Biology
Status: Term
Employment Group: Graduate Students - PSAC
Rate of Pay: Current rates of pay
Posted Date: 8/6/2025
Closing Date: 9/3/2025
Number of Openings: 1
Work Location: On Campus
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