Shoals Marine Laboratory Teaching Assistant
Listed on 2026-01-12
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Education / Teaching
Academic
Shoals Marine Laboratory Teaching Assistant
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Shoals Marine Laboratory (SML) is jointly operated by the University of New Hampshire (UNH) and Cornell University. SML offers outstanding experiential, place-based education focused on understanding and sustaining our marine environment. Adjunct faculty at SML are experts in their field of study and help inspire the next generation of students towards careers in marine and environmental science and sustainability. All SML programs are infused with in our ethos of responsible natural resource use and management, valuing scientific and community collaboration, and public service.
Teaching assistants will live in residence at SML, located on Appledore Island, Maine. Employment for this position is being offered within the School of Marine Science and Ocean Engineering s position is contingent on SML meeting course enrollment targets. Decisions to cancel credit courses are at the sole discretion of SML and will be made on a rolling basis. The position is also contingent upon successful completion of a background check process.
Duties / Responsibilities
Teaching assistants will be expected to follow the teaching plan established by your course faculty. Tasks will include, but not be limited to: assist course faculty with all aspects of delivering the course curriculum; assume the lead in preparing for field trips and lab exercises; assist SML staff with daily and weekly program-related duties that include stocking labs and classrooms.
Minimum Requirements
- Academic experience in the subject matter. Associated field and/or lab experience is preferred, but not required.
- Provide supervision and support to students in the classroom and lab.
- Help with administrative tasks that may include grading, record keeping, collections management
- Assist SML staff with creating a supportive learning environment for all students
- Strong knowledge of the subject matter
- Relevant field experience
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Ability to manage time, materials and tasks efficiently
- BA or BS in subject matter area preferred but not required.
The University actively promotes a dynamic learning environment in which qualified individuals of differing perspectives, life experiences, and cultural backgrounds pursue academic goals with mutual respect and shared inquiry.
EEO Statement
The University System of New Hampshire is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access employer. The University System is committed to creating an environment that values and supports diversity and inclusiveness across our campus communities and encourages applications from qualified individuals who will help us achieve this mission. The University System prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or marital status.
Location:
Durham
Salary Grade
Period Activity Seniority level
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Entry level
- Employment type
Part-time
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