Subject: Microbiology Undergraduate Learning Assistants

Description:
We are looking for knowledgeable and enthusiastic Undergraduate Learning
Assistants to help us teach General Microbiology (BSCI223) and Principles of
Microbiology (BSCI283) in Fall 2016.

OPEN LAB SECTIONS:
MW 10:00am - 11:50am        MW 12:00pm - 1:50pm        MW 4:00pm - 5:50pm
TuTh 12:00pm - 1:50pm        TuTh 2:00pm - 3:50pm

   ULA’s:
-earn 3 credits by taking BSCI348A (Microbiology Teaching Practicum that
meets once a week)
-work side-by-side with a Graduate Teaching Assistant to help students learn
microbiology in lab
-work with faculty to develop and implement new teaching strategies.

TO APPLY – send an email to Dr. Stewart at [log in to unmask]
Subject line: microULA
In your email provide:
   - your gpa,
- the list of BSCI courses that you have completed (or are enrolled in),
- a brief statement describing why you would like to be a UTA and why you
think you will be good at it,
- open lab sections that would fit your schedule (see above for open
sections).

SELECTION PROCESS:
-Students must have completed BSCI223 or BSCI283 with a grade of A or B+ and
overall gpa of >3.2
-Third and Fourth year students with a strong desire to develop skills in
microbiology and communication will be favored.
-Positions are filled on a rolling basis; earlier applicants have a better
chance of finding a lab section that fits their schedule.

Although this internship is not a paid position, ULA's from previous years
found this to be a valuable experience for many reasons.


Contact Person: Richard Stewart
Contact Email: [log in to unmask]
Contact Phone Number: 3014055475