Graduate Assistantships

Qualifications

Applicants admitted or enrolled in the SIUe Biological Sciences graduate program are preferred, applicants in other graduate programs with allied prior coursework or academic backgrounds are considered. A minimum GPA of 3.0 is preferred, but exceptions may be considered for demonstrated specialized relevant knowledge. Most assistantships are teaching positions, and competencies for communication in English will be evaluated with an interview. Availability at the times of class meetings and for other course preparation will be required and assessed with candidates as positions become available. If hired, applicants will be provided laboratory safety training and are expected to comply with applicable safety policies of the department and university.  Only currently accepted SIUE students (that will be on campus a week before the start of the semester they are applying for) are eligible for consideration.

Position Description

A graduate assistant in Biological Sciences may perform a subset of the following duties, and possibly others not specified: face-to-face laboratory instruction for laboratory classes, preparation and cleaning of the laboratory spaces and equipment, preparation of reagents, accompanying or instructing classes in outdoor settings, grading, meeting with students for additional instruction in person and/or online, supervising open labs, attending TA meetings and lead-off labs, holding office hours, proctoring exams, supporting faculty lecture exercises, and greenhouse plant or animal care associated with teaching. It is possible not all duties will be performed during regular business hours because Biological Sciences offers some evening classes or has ongoing lab preparation and specimen maintenance throughout the week including on weekends.

Graduate Assistants are provided non-accruable paid sick leave as well as paid bereavement leave as described in the Graduate Assistant Handbook.

Position Contact Information

To apply:

Email your application to biotapos@siue.edu 

In the email subject line, include: 

Your name, Program Affiliation, Semester applying for (e.g.: Spring 2025)

In the email body, include: 

A brief description of your background in biology-related subjects and any relevant teaching assistant experience. You can copy and paste any CV/Resume text here. 

Required Documents

 If not admitted or enrolled in the Biological Sciences Graduate program, submit transcripts (official or unofficial) that show relevant biology-related coursework, and a short narrative of no more than one page (PDF) that indicates the subdisciplines of biology that the applicant has competencies to teach (e.g., anatomy, ecology, genetics, etc.)

 Following receipt of your email application, your information will be added to the list of considered applicants. If a position becomes available, you will be contacted via email for follow-up.

Positions labeled as "Continuous Recruitment" are listed for hiring units to collect a pool of applicants that may be used for a future term. Because the hiring unit may not have an open position at all times, applicants should refrain from contacting the hiring unit regarding hiring decisions. Hiring units will initiate contact with applicants being considered for future openings. 

Voluntary GA Applicant Data Form

This form is used to gather applicant data by the Office of Equal Opportunity, Access, & Title IX Coordination at SIUE. This information cannot be viewed by units hiring Graduate Assistants. Completion of this form is not required and will not impact your chances of being hired for a Graduate Assistantship. This form is NOT an application for employment. To apply for a Graduate Assistant position, follow the instructions listed in the posting.