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Graduate Teaching Assistant

Job in Troy, Oakland County, Michigan, 48083, USA
Listing for: Troy University
Part Time position
Listed on 2026-01-24
Job specializations:
  • Science
    Environmental Science, Biology
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 10000 - 60000 USD Yearly USD 10000.00 60000.00 YEAR
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Responsibilities
  • Approximately 20 hours/week to include (but not limited to) the following duties: collection of samples and associated environmental data from remote field sites
  • Processing, identification, and curation of invertebrate samples
  • Data analysis and interpretation
  • Writing journal articles and making conference presentations with data
  • Minimum Qualifications
  • Bachelor’s degree in Biology or closely related field
  • Unconditional admission to the Troy University Environmental and Biological Sciences M.S. Program (thesis track)
  • Must be able to perform field work under mentally and physically strenuous conditions, including exposure to insects, reptiles, and vegetation under hot and cold scenarios
  • Must be able to swim
  • Must be familiar with basic aquatic sampling techniques
  • Please note:

    Student positions are FICA /Medicare exempt only if students are enrolled in classes in the semester work is performed. To qualify for the FICA /Medicare exemption, you must be enrolled on a half-time basis for the Fall, Spring, or Summer.

    Preferred Qualifications
  • Successful completion of a Limnology and/or Environmental Assessment course
  • Additional Information

    Will this position require driving (personal vehicle, university vehicle, utility vehicle, or golf cart) in order to perform the job duties?

    Driving may be necessary but is not a primary responsibility.

    Work Hours

    As conditions permit, generally within M-F 7 a.m.

    -6 p.m.

    Physical Demands and Hazards

    Position will include physically demanding work in remote areas, including exposure to the elements, wet conditions, biting insects, poisonous plants, and venomous snakes. Laboratory work will include extensive time indoors using a microscope, requiring precise movement over a substantial period of time.

    Supervisory Responsibility

    Does this position have supervisory responsibility? No

    Posting Date

    Posting Date 01/20/2026

    Closing Date

    Open Until Filled Yes

    Special Instructions to Applicants

    Troy University is under no obligation to maintain this position if funding from external source is reduced or ceased.

    Required Documents
    • Resume
    • Letter of Reference 1
    • Unofficial Transcript 1
    Optional Documents
    • Cover Letter
    • List of References

    - Employment is contingent upon a satisfactory background check.
    - Troy University is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer.
    - Troy University participates in eVerify.

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