Course Assistant – Molecular Biology and Biochemistry, MB&B181 – Fall 2024
All applications will be considered, regardless of work-study eligibility.
Position Summary:
The Wesleyan Department of Molecular Biology and Biochemistry seeks to hire 6 Undergraduate Course Assistants to support MB&B181 for the 2024 Fall Semester.
Review of applications will continue until all positions are filled. For priority consideration, please apply by August 1st, 2024.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
MB&B181 Course assistants are expected to attend class discussions and hold CA hours and/or study groups. Other responsibilities specific to each course section may include helping to prepare course materials, setting up classroom space, or assisting to grade objective questions and should be discussed with the course instructor.
Desired Skills and Qualifications:
Successful candidates have typically earned at least an A- in MB&B181. MB&B and Biology Majors are particularly encouraged to apply.
Schedule and Availability:
- Course assistants work an average of 5 – 6 hours per week during the Semester, Sept 2nd 2024 – Dec 14th 2024
- Course Assistants will attend class time, which will vary depending on the section of MB&B181 to which they are assigned. The specific schedules taught by each instructor are noted under “Primary Supervisor” below.
- CA will additionally coordinate with Instructor to schedule CA Hours and/or study sessions outside of class times
Job Classification:
All MB&B Course Assistants are paid the same hourly wage of $15.69
Primary Supervisor:
Course assistants will report to the instructor(s) of the individual course section:
- Professor Michelle Murolo, mmurolo@wesleyan.edu
- Section 1: MWF 10:50am – 11:40am
- Section 2: MW 10:50am – 11:40am & F 1:20pm – 2:10pm
- Professor Michael Weir, mweir@wesleyan.edu
- Section 3: MWF 9:50am – 10:40am
- Section 4: MW 9:50am – 10:40am & F 1:20pm – 2:10pm
- Professor Robert Lane, rlane@wesleyan.edu
- Section 5: MWF 9:50am – 10:40am
- Section 6: MW 9:50am – 10:40am & F 10:50am – 11:40am
- Instructor To Be Announced
- Section 7: MWF 8:50am – 9:40am
- Section 8: MW 8:50am – 9:40am & F 9:50am -10:40am
- Professor Cori Anderson, canderson05@wesleyan.edu
- Section 9: MW 9:50am – 10:40am & F 8:50am – 9:40am
- Section 10: MWF 9:50am – 10:40am
- Section 11: MWF 10:50am – 11:40am
- Section 12: MW 10:50am – 11:40am & F 1:20pm – 2:10pm
Contact:
Mary Readinger, mreadinger@wesleyan.edu, MB&B Department Administrative Assistant
Performance Evaluation:
Course Instructors will meet regularly with Course Assistants to evaluate performance and expectations.
Application Instructions:
- Apply via Handshake and submit your unofficial transcript (a screenshot of your Academic History).
- Please complete the form at the following link: MB&B/BIOL181 Undergraduate CA Application