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SUNY Buffalo State Graduate Assistant 10 Months in Buffalo, New York
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About Buffalo State
Buffalo State is the largest comprehensive college in the State University of New York system. As a civic, urban, and engaged campus community, we pride ourselves as having small college learning environments coupled with large university opportunities. We are a diverse and inclusive college committed to the intellectual, personal, and professional growth of its students, faculty, staff, and alumni. Our mission is to transform lives, to empower students to succeed and to inspire a lifelong passion for learning. Buffalo State is dedicated to excellence in teaching, research, service, scholarship, creative activity, and cultural enrichment. With degree programs in education, the arts, science, and professional studies, each year nearly 10,000 students choose Buffalo State for its broad array of high-quality academic programs, diverse and creative environment, hands-on learning opportunities, affordable SUNY tuition, NCAA Division III athletics, and prime location in Buffalo’s cultural corridor. We welcome applicants who are committed to helping us fulfill our mission.
Department Biology
Local Title Graduate Assistant
Budget Title Graduate Assistant 10 Months
Rank/Grade T8
Line Number 90026, 90027
Salary Range $9,000 ($4,500 per semester)
FTE Part-Time
Negotiating Unit GSEU
FLSA Exempt
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Brief Job Description
Assist with laboratory sections of biology courses; prepare materials; set up labs, deliver introductory lectures, administer and grade lab quizzes and lab notebooks; assist students with lab and lecture portions of course. There are two (2) positions available.
Required Qualifications
Full-time matriculated graduate student (6 credit hours or more) in good standing at Buffalo State (minimum GPA 3.0); must have at least 48 credits of college math and science courses; including a minimum of 18 hours in biology; must be able to effectively communicate with undergraduate students through the delivery of pre-lab presentations and classroom discussions, and in conversations during laboratory sessions and required office hours.
Preferred Qualifications
Accepted or currently enrolled in the Biology MA program at Buffalo State, additional upper-division coursework in biology or related field; demonstrated ability to succeed in biology as evidenced by transcripts, letter of application, prior research and teaching experience, past and present quality of coursework, and letters of recommendation. Preference will be given to applicants admitted to the thesis track.
Anticipated Date of Hire 09/01/2024
Priority Review Date
Application Deadline Date 05/17/2024
Open Until Filled No
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Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer
Buffalo State is an affirmative action/equal opportunity institution that subscribes to all federal, state, and SUNY legal requirements and does not discriminate against applicants, students, or employees on the basis of race, sex, ethnicity, national origin, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability, or marital or veteran status (Nondiscrimination Notice). Any violation of this policy should be reported to the Equity and Diversity Office, Cleveland Hall 415, (716) 878-6210. Buffalo State is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor. If you have any questions, please contact Lydia Kawaler at kawalel@buffalostate.edu or call (716) 878-4822.
Background Investigation Statement
All applicants are subject to a pre-employment background investigation. Our Pre-Employment Background Screening Policy is available at http://hr.buffalostate.edu/pre-employment-background-screening.
Clery Statement
Applicants interested in positions may access the Annual Security Report ( ASR ) for SUNY Buffalo State at http://police.buffalostate.edu. The ASR contains information on campus security policies and certain campus crime statistics. Crime statistics are reported in accordance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act. Applicants may request a hard copy of the ASR by contacting the SUNY Buffalo State University Police Department at (716) 878-6333.
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