University of Portland Looking for Freshwater Ecology Lab Teaching Assistant Full Time

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Terms and Hours: Approx. 2-4 hours weekly, Fall Semester

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Summary
Teaching Assistants assist faculty members with instructional responsibilities which may include: lab prep, organization,
clean-up, driving a mini-van or 12-passenger van to field sites, and working with enrolled students during the lab session in the Franz
Campus Environmental Lab, Romanaggi Hall, or Swindells Hall. This position is for Freshwater Ecology field laboratory courses in the Fall of
2023 with the possibility of continued employment for similar courses in Spring 2024. Teaching Assistants work with Charles Bedell (Biology
Lab Manager) and Dr. Christine Weilhoefer (course instructor). A driving background check, and completion of online driver training through
Campus Safety are required.

Core Duties

• Set up of laboratory equipment and supplies prior to the start of the lab
  session.
• Clean up of laboratory equipment and supplies at the conclusion of the lab session.
• Demonstrate laboratory
  activities to UP students and assist students throughout laboratory period, often in an outdoor setting.
• Proofread and edit
  laboratory manual.
• Drive students to field sites in UP vehicle.

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Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Physical Requirements

• Ability to walk 30 minutes on uneven
  surfaces
• Ability to wade in thigh deep water
• Ability to lift and carry 25 lbs

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