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:
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 90
Biology courses
Biology 102
Biology courses
Biology 120
Biol 226 or equivalent
Microscopy experience is an asset
Biology 121
Any introductory Biology course
Microscopy experience is an asset
Biology 222
Biology or Botany courses
Microscopy is an asset
Biology 224
Biology or Physiology courses
LabScribe/iWorx experience is an asset
Biology 226
Any introductory Genetics course covering Mendelian Genetics
Biology 228
Ecology courses or relevant research
Field data collection methods in Population/Community ecology
Proficiency with R and statistical methods are an asset
Biology 301
Biology courses
Strong background in scientific writing
Biology 302
Population Genetics/Evolution
Scientific Writing
Math/Excel
Biology 316
Genetics courses
Experience with C. elegans manipulation and media preparation is an asset
Biology 317
Biology or Physiology courses
LabScribe/iWorx experience is a strong asset
Biology 325
Biology or Botany courses
Biology 331
Biology or Plant Physiology courses
Biology 336
Parasitology is an asset
Research in Parasitology is an asset
Biology 345
Botany, Genetics, Plant Pathology or Microbiology
Biology 363
Population Ecology/Biology
Animal census techniques, scientific writing
Math/Excel
Biology 373
Ecology
Biology 437
Parasitology is an asset
Research in Parasitology is an asset
Biology 451
Ichthyology is an asset
Biology 458
Ornithology is an asset
Biology 470
Conservation Biology is an asset
Palaeobiology 230
Fundamental and advanced invertebrate animal evolution and body structure
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.