Academic Lab Assistant

Toggle navigation Academic Lab Assistant The University of Vermont is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other category legally protected by federal or state law. For information on safety and security at the University of Vermont, see the annual security report by clicking on the Clery Act button in the sidebar menu. Finalists for positions at UVM may be subject to a criminal background check. For classified staff positions, actual hiring pay dependent on current competitor market conditions, comparable campus peer(s) at time of hire, and candidate's experience level and length. Be sure to carefully review and update your application information before submitting an application! Position Details Position Details Advertising/Posting Title Academic Lab Assistant Posting Summary Assist to facilitate and instruct multiple sections of general Biology/BioCore laboratories or recitation. Prepare for lab/recitation, conduct lab/recitation sections, and hold office hours. Attend course training and weekly TA meetings, grade student work, and assist with the course exam proctoring and grading. Support Laboratory Coordinator with course preparation, execution, and grading. Minimum Qualifications (or equivalent combination of education and experience) Bachelor's degree in Biology or related field and prior classroom or research experience with basic biology laboratory methods required. Desirable Qualifications Prior teaching experience desirable. Anticipated Pay Range $23.79/hour to $25.16/hour Other Information This is a full-time 9-month, 1.0 FTE position with term dates August 24 - May 15 annually to align with the academic year. Applicants are asked to apply online. Please provide a cover letter, resume and contact information for three professional references. The College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) at the University of Vermont welcomes difference, values collaboration, encourages debate, and stands for integrity, service, and academic excellence. We are dedicated to the rigorous pursuit, understanding, and dissemination of knowledge through the process of discovery, the creation of art, and the practice of teaching. We provide an integrated and engaging multidisciplinary experience that generates creativity, critical thought, effective communication, and a practiced commitment to serve the pressing needs of society and the natural world. For more information about the College of Arts & Sciences (CAS), please visit the CAS website, www.uvm.edu/cas. Special Conditions A probationary period may be required, Background Check required for this position FLSA Non-Exempt Union Position Yes, UVMSU Posting Details Position will be posted for a minimum of one week, after which it is subject to removal without notice. Job Location Burlington, Vermont, United States Job Open Date 05/08/2026 Job Close Date (Jobs close at 11:59 PM EST.) Open Until Filled No Our Common Ground Statement The University of Vermont is a welcoming, educationally purposeful community committed to creating an inclusive environment that embraces intellectual diversity and global perspectives. We seek to prepare students to be accountable leaders who will bring to their work a grasp of complexity, effective problem-solving and communication skills, and an enduring commitment to learning and ethical conduct. Members of the University of Vermont community embrace and advance the values of

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Respect, Integrity, Innovation, Openness, Justice, and Responsibility. Staff play a critical role in this effort and the successful candidate will demonstrate a strong commitment to UVM's mission and advancing Our Common Ground values through the execution of their job duties. Position Information Position Title Instructional Services OC1 N Posting Number S6089PO Department Biology/52060 Position Number 017540 Percent of Full-Time 1.0 Standard Hours at 1.0 FTE 37.5 Term (months per year) 9 Supplemental Questions Documents Needed to Apply Required Documents Resume Cover Letter/Letter of Application Optional Documents Other Document (1) Other Document (2) Other Document (3)