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Job title: Botany Teaching Assistant

Company: Weber State University

Job description: WSU's Commitment to Diversity



Weber State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating an inclusive environment by welcoming all individuals, including culturally diverse staff, faculty, and student body. WSU values every individual by embracing all identities through the promotion of belonging, creativity, and uniqueness. We strive to create environments which are welcoming, inclusive, and equitable for all. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected categories, such as disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, race, religion, national origin, veterans status, or others, as required by law and university policy (see Weber State University's Policy and Procedure Manual 3-32).



Position Information



Position Title Botany Teaching Assistant

Requisition Number H00591P

Position Category Hourly/Work Study

Campus Location Weber State University - Ogden, UT

Hours per week 10-15

Months per year 4

Alternate work schedule

Pay Grade

Salary

Hourly Pay Rate $ 11.00-$ 12.00 per hour based on experience

FLSA

Job Summary/Basic Function



The Botany Teaching Assistant (TA) will serve as instructional apprentice under the guidance and supervision of a faculty member. The specific duties of the TA will depend on the nature of the course/lab to which the TA is assigned and the support needs of the department as a whole. Duties may include assisting with course preparation, instructional support in labs and/or fieldwork (including guiding students in best practices and safety), leading review sessions and discussions, mentoring independent projects and assisting with grading.



This position is 50/50 eligible, student must be enrolled full-time and have at least a 2.0 GPA in order to qualify.



**This is a pooled position. Applicants are selected from the pool as positions become available. After a period of time, the pool will expire and applicants will be notified

Required Qualifications



Has completed the class in need of a TA with a B or better grade (Contact Sonya Welsh [email protected] to inquire which class is currently seeking a TA). Approval of the course instructor. Current major in the college of science.

Preferred Qualifications



Botany major. Previous experience in teaching such as tutoring.

Background Check? No



Posting Detail Information



Job Open Date 08/23/2023

Review Date 08/25/2023

Job Close Date 08/23/2024

Open Until Filled

Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting

Notes to Applicant



Contact Sonya Welsh [email protected] to inquire which class is currently seeking a TA.



To apply, complete the online application, attach a resume, and a cover letter.



If you are hired, please keep in mind that you will need to complete the appropriate Payroll and HR documents prior to beginning work.



The screening of applicants will begin immediately.



Due to the Affordable Care Act (ACA), individuals who have worked in a salaried capacity for Weber State University are ineligible to be hired as an hourly or adjunct employee at Weber State for six months.



**This is a pooled position. Applicants are selected from the pool as positions become available. After a period of time, the pool will expire and applicants will be notified



ADA Essential Job Function



ADA Essential Job Function



Physical Activity of this position Ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles etc., using feet and legs and/or hands and arms. Agility is emphasized. Important if the amount and kind of climbing required exceeds that required for ordinary locomotion., Maintaining equilibrium to prevent falling. Walking, standing or crouching on narrow, slippery, or erratically moving surfaces. Amount of balancing exceeds that needed for ordinary locomotion and maintenance of body equilibrium. , Bending body downward and forward by bending spine at the waist. This factor is important if it occurs to a considerable degree and requires full motion of the lower extremities and back muscles. , Bending legs at knee to come to a rest on knee or knees., Bending the body downward and forward by bending leg and spine. , Moving about on hands and knees or hands and feet. , Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction., Standing. Particularly for sustained periods of time. , Moving about to accomplish tasks, particularly for long distances or moving from one work site to another., Using upper extremities to press against something with steady force in order to thrust forward, downward or outward. , Using upper extremities to exert force in order to draw, haul or tug objects in a sustained motion. , Lifting. Raising objects from a lower to a higher position or moving objects horizontally from position-to-position. This factor is important if it occurs to a considerable degree and requires substantial use of upper extremities and back muscles. , Operate, activate, use, prepare, inspect, place, detect, or position. , Grasping. ing pressure to an object with the fingers and palm. , Feeling. Perceiving attributes of objects, such as size, shape, temperature or texture by touching with skin, particularly that of fingertips. , Expressing or exchanging ideas. Those activities in which they must convey detailed or important instructions to other workers accurately or quickly. , Ability to receive detailed information with or without assistance., Repetitive motion. Substantial movements (motions) of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers.

Physical Requirements of this position Medium work. Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 30 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

Visual Acuity Requirements including color, depth perception and field of vision. Required to perform activities such as preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; using a computer terminal; extensive reading.

The conditions the worker will be subject to in this position. The worker is subject to both environmental conditions. Activities occur inside and outside. , The worker is subject to extreme heat. Temperatures above 100 for periods of more than one hour. Consideration should be given to the effect of other environmental conditions, such as wind and humidity. , The worker is subject to hazards. Includes a variety of physical conditions, such as proximity to moving mechanical parts, moving vehicles, electrical current, working on scaffolding and high places, exposure to high heat or exposure to chemicals. , The worker is subject to atmospheric conditions. One or more of the following conditions that affect the respiratory system or the skin: fumes, odors, dust, mists, gases, or poor ventilation.

Expected salary: $11 - 12 per hour

Location: Ogden, UT

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