Teaching Assistant, Biology at University of Saskatchewan

Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

05 Jul, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

06 Apr, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Biology, Laboratory instruction, Microscopy, Communication, Time management, Teamwork, Instruction, Troubleshooting, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, Canvas, WebEx, Zoom

Industry

Higher Education

Description

Teaching Assistant, Biology The Department of Biology, College of Arts and Science invites applications for a Teaching Assistant for the following courses during the 2025-2026 Spring session: Course Name, Course Abbreviation & Number: Biology 120 (The Nature of Life), 121 (The Diversity of Life) Required Number of Hours: 48-80 hours during the academic term, hours vary with assignment Duration of Employment: 2025-2026 Spring session Start Date & End Date: Within 4 May 2026 to 26 June 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. Course Education Experience Skills Biology 120 Biol 226 or equivalent Microscopy is an asset Biology 121 Any introductory Biology course Microscopy experience is an asset To apply: 1) Complete the application form found at https://www.surveymonkey.ca/r/BTNYS8B 2) Email CV and academic transcripts to biology.labs@usask.ca. Submit application no later than May 4th, 2026. Positions will likely be filled before 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: 4/6/2026 Closing Date: 5/4/2026 Number of Openings: 1 Work Location: On Campus #LI-DNI The University of Saskatchewan aspires to be what the world needs and embraces equity, diversity and inclusion as foundational to excellence and innovation. We actively seek to create a welcoming environment where all individuals feel empowered to thrive, contribute, and grow. Applications from equity-deserving groups are encouraged as part of our ongoing efforts to reflect the diversity of the communities we serve: EDI Framework for Action. We continue to grow our partnerships with Indigenous communities across the province, nationally, and internationally and value the unique perspective that Indigenous employees provide to strengthen these relationships. Verification of Indigenous Membership/Citizenship at the University of Saskatchewan is led and determined by the deybwewin | taapwaywin | tapwewin: Indigenous Truth policy and the Standing Committee in accordance with the processes developed to enact the policy. Successful candidates that assert Indigenous membership/citizenship will be asked to complete the verification process of Indigenous membership/citizenship with documentation. The University of Saskatchewan provides an accessible and inclusive workplace. Should you require support through any stage of the recruitment process, please contact us for assistance.

Responsibilities

The Teaching Assistant will prepare and demonstrate laboratory materials, set up experiments, and invigilate examinations. They will also support students through discussion boards, virtual meetings, and field trip supervision.