Duke University, Biology
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Position Title:
Visiting Scholar
Position Location:
Durham, North Carolina 27708, United States of America
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Appl Deadline:
2024/12/27 11:59PM
(posted 2024/12/19, listed until 2024/12/27)
(posted 2024/12/19, listed until 2024/12/27)Position Description:
Position Description
The Biology Department is looking for a Visiting Scholar who will act as a Teaching Assistant for Bio 202L. Responsibilities are listed below: • Teach lab section (lead): 2.5 hours • Facilitate weekly group problem solving activities: 1.5 hours • Proctor course exams (3 per semester): 1.5 hours x 3 occasions. • Photocopy/Sort exams (3 occasions, TAs will sign up for one of these duties for the semester): 1-2 hours • Attend lectures (includes walking around during problem solving to check in with students): 2 x 1.25 hrs (2.5 hours) • Emailing with students (in regards to lab logistics, questions about the course, etc.) : ~1-2 hours • Help desk (office) hours: 1 hour • Grading: weekly grading of your section’s lab assignments (~1 hour of grading). The Visiting Scholar Position requires a degree of a PhD. Provide preferred general expertise of TA's genetics, evolutionDuke University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunity without regard to an individual's age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status. Duke aspires to create a community built on collaboration, innovation, creativity, and belonging. Our collective success depends on the robust exchange of ideas-an exchange that is best when the rich diversity of our perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences flourishes. To achieve this exchange, it is essential that all members of the community feel secure and welcome, that the contributions of all individuals are respected, and that all voices are heard. All members of our community have a responsibility to uphold these values.
Application Materials Required:
Submit the following items online at this website to complete your application:
- Cover letter
- Curriculum Vitae
And anything else requested in the position description.
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