Job Title GA Teaching: BESC- Assistant Agency East Texas A&M University Department Biological & Environmental Science Proposed Minimum Salary Commensurate Job Location Commerce, Texas Job Type Graduate Assistant Job Description Graduate Assistant (Teaching) – Biology Graduate Assistant - Teaching (GAT's) will assist faculty with undergraduate laboratory and lecture courses. Responsibilities may include: • Assisting with the instruction and supervision of laboratory classes. • Grading laboratory assignments, homework, exams, papers, and reports. • Supervising students in the laboratory learning environment and ensuring the proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE). • Assisting with virtual laboratories and utilizing the D2L Brightspace learning management system, as needed. • Assisting faculty with grading lecture course assignments and exams. • Proctoring exams and make-up exams. • Preparing chemicals for instructional laboratories. • Assisting with stockroom operations, including distributing laboratory equipment and supplies. • Holding weekly office hours to provide academic support to students. Applicants should have a strong background in Biology and laboratory experience. Basic knowledge of laboratory safety and demonstrated experience working with chemicals are required. This position is open to graduate students pursuing a master's degree in biology or a closely related field. Appointments are available for 3-, 4.5-, or 9-month terms. Reappointment is contingent upon satisfactory performance and departmental needs. Failure to perform assigned duties may result in early termination of the appointment. All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check. Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.