• Graduate Assistant 10 Months

    SUNY Buffalo State (Buffalo, NY)


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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 90025/90022

     

    Salary Range $9,000 ($4,500 per semester)

     

    FTE Part-Time

     

    Negotiating Unit GSEU

     

    FLSA Exempt

     

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    Brief Job Description

    Two (2) positions are available.

     

    These positions come with a tuition scholarship that will cover up to 9 credits of tuition at the in-state rate.

     

    Assist with laboratory sections of biology courses; prepare materials; set up labs, deliver introductory remarks, administer and grade lab quizzes and lab notebooks; assist students with lab and lecture portions of course; hold office hours. There is two 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 a 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 09/01/2025

     

    Priority Review Date

     

    Application Deadline Date 05/22/2025

     

    Open Until Filled No

     

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    Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting https://jobs.buffalostate.edu/postings/7901

    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 Jamie Warnes at [email protected] 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.

     

    New York State Executive Order 161

     

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    Required Documents

    + Resume / Curriculum Vitae

    + Cover Letter

     

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