Undergraduate Teaching Assistant - Department of Microbiology and Immunology

Overview

Undergrad Teaching Assistant: MICB 4225W. Course is offered in:
Fall 2025. Days of the week and time of the course: W/F 9:00am - 12:00pm. Hours per week: 8 - 12.

• Guides students through lab exercises
• Prepare and present befit introductory lectures
• Grade written lab reports and lab notebooks
• Grading mid-terms and final exam
• Assist with grading in-class group or team presentations
• Write, administer and grade quizzes
• Attend weekly TA meetings
• Maintain grading records
• Maintain student attendance records

• Preferred Qualifications:
  
  Have an undergraduate BA or BS in Microbiology or a related field
• Be a UMN undergraduate student and maintain the required number of credits to hold an appointment
• Strong written and oral presentation Skills
• Previously taken this course
• Previous teaching experience

The Department of Microbiology and Immunology is a community of scholars committed to discovering and disseminating knowledge about the microbial world. Our interests and expertise encompass some of the most exciting areas of contemporary microbiology and immunology, ranging from the physiology and development of microorganisms, the molecular pathogenesis of infections, and fundamental aspects of immunity.

Pay Range: $20.00 for those without a 4 year degree, $30.00 for those with a 4 year degree; depending on education/qualifications/experience

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