Biology, Teaching Assistant The Department of Biology, College of Arts and Science invites applications for a Teaching Assistant for the following courses during the 2026-2027 Fall (T1) and Winter (T2) sessions:

Course Name, Course Abbreviation & Number: 102 (Biology for Engineers, T1), 120 (The Nature of Life), 121 (The Diversity of Life), 222 (The Living Plant, T2), 224 (Animal Body Systems), 226 (Genes to Genomics), 228 (Ecology in a Changing World, T1), 301 (Critical Issues in Biology, T1), 302 (Evolutionary Processes, T2), 317 (Fundamentals of Animal Physiology, T1), 323 (Plant Systematics and Evolution, T1), 326 (Plant Development,T2), 331 (Plant Physiology, T1), 336 (Animal Parasitology, T1), 342 (Fungi Environment and People, T2), 345 (Introductory Plant Pathology, T2), 361 (Vertebrate Biology, T2), 363 (Population Ecology, T2), 373 (Community Ecology, T2), 410 (Current Perspectives in Environmental Biology, T2), 430 (Neurobiology of Behaviour, T2), 455 (Mammal Diversity and Evolution, T1) 458 (Ornithology, T1), 470 (Conservation Biology, T1), 472 (Animal Behaviour, T1), 475 (Ecological Toxicology, T1)

Rate of Pay: Please see current rates of pay here

Required Number of Hours: 48-100 hours during the academic term, hours vary with assignment

Duration of Employment: 2026-2027 Fall (T1) and/or Winter (T2)

Start Date & End Date: Within 2 Sept 2026 to 23 Dec 2026 and/or 6 Jan 2027 to 30 Apr 2027 Duties In the appointment of Teaching Assistant, your general duties and responsibilities may be as follows:

Preparing and demonstrating in-person laboratory material, setting up experiments, marking, invigilating examinations, delivering briefings, supervising field trips, moderating discussion boards, hosting virtual meetings via WebEx/Zoom, and conferring with the Supervisor in charge as required by the assignment; other duties as required

General Qualifications (Skills and Abilities)

Education: Strong fundamentals in general biological concepts. Academic standing will be taken into account.

Experience: Recent experience as a TA in Biology or in the specific course is an asset; prior experience taking the course is an asset.

Skills:



Excellent verbal and written communication skills; ability to take direction; effective time management; ability to work independently and as a team; ability to instruct a large group of students; effective at troubleshooting; proficiency with using internet browsers and the Microsoft suite of programs (Word©, Excel©, PowerPoint©);

experience with Canvas is an asset.

Course Specific Qualifications In addition to the general skills and abilities outlined above, individual courses have the following skill and ability qualifications.

Course Education Experience Skills Biology 102 Biology courses Biology 120 Biol 226 or equivalent Microscopy experience is an asset Biology 121 Any introductory Biology course Microscopy experience is an asset Biology 222 Biology or Botany courses Microscopy is an asset Biology 224 Biology or Physiology courses LabScribe/iWorx experience is an asset Biology 226 Any introductory Genetics course covering Mendelian Genetics Biology 228 Ecology courses or relevant research Field data collection and scientific writing Proficiency with R and statistical methods are an asset Biology 301 Biology courses Strong background in scientific writing Biology 302 Population Genetics/Evolution Scientific Writing Proficiency with R and statistical methods are an asset Biology 317 Biology or Physiology courses LabScribe/iWorx experience is a strong asset Biology 323 Biology or Botany courses Research experience in botany and plant biology is an asset Biology 326 Biology or Botany Courses Research experience in plant development is an asset Biology 331 Biology or Plant Physiology courses Biology 336 Parasitology is an asset Research in Parasitology is an asset Biology 342 Fungi courses are an asset Culturing/Sterile Technique is an asset Biology 345 Botany, Genetics, Plant Pathology or Microbiology Biology 361 Physiology/Anatomy is an asset Biology 363 Population Ecology/Biology Animal census techniques, scientific writing Math/Excel Biology 373 Ecology Biology 410 Environmental Biology is an asset Biology 430 Animal Physiology, Neurophysiology,



or Neuroethology; Working knowledge of insect neuroethology preferred Neural recordings Biology 455 Mammal Diversity and Evolution is an asset Biology 458 Ornithology is an asset Biology 470 Conservation Biology is an asset Biology 472 Animal Behaviour is an asset Research in Animal Behaviour is an asset Biology 475 Ecological Toxicology is an asset To Apply:

- Complete the application form found at https://www.surveymonkey.ca/r/6RRNMBH.
- Send your CV, academic transcripts, and academic timetable to [email protected].

Submit your application no later than September 2nd, 2026. Positions will likely be filled before the closing date.

Inquiries for this position can be directed to [email protected].

Preference will be given to graduate students in the Department of Biology with scholarships requiring teaching service hours.

Where a graduate student is appointed to this position, it will be in-scope of PSAC.

Department: Biology

Status: Term

Employment Group: Graduate Students - PSAC

Rate of Pay: Current rates of pay

Posted Date: 8/5/2026

Closing Date: 9/1/2026

Number of Openings: 26

Work Location: On Campus The University of Saskatchewan aspires to be what the world needs and embraces equity, diversity and inclusion as foundational to excellence and innovation. We actively seek to create a welcoming workplace where all individuals feel empowered to thrive, contribute, and grow. Applications from equity-deserving groups are encouraged as part of our ongoing efforts to reflect the diversity of the communities we serve: EDI Framework for Action.

We continue to grow our partnerships with Indigenous communities across the province, nationally, and internationally and value the unique perspective that Indigenous employees provide to strengthen these relationships. Verification of Indigenous Membership/Citizenship at the University of Saskatchewan is led and determined by the deybwewin | taapwaywin | tapwewin: Indigenous Truth policy and the Standing Committee in accordance with the processes developed to enact the policy. Successful candidates that assert Indigenous membership/citizenship will be asked to complete the verification process of Indigenous membership/citizenship with documentation.

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📌 Biology, Teaching Assistant (Saskatoon)
🏢 University of Saskatchewan
📍 Saskatoon