• Candidate must be a currently enrolled Brown University undergraduate student (for UTA)/graduate student (for STA) in good academic standing 
• Candidate must have successfully completed the course they are applying to (or demonstrate evidence of other course enrollments that are equivalent in content knowledge)
• Candidate must conduct themselves in a professional and ethical manner
• Candidate must maintain confidentiality per University standards
• Candidate must demonstrate effective communication skills
• Candidate must complete I-9 process prior to first day of work

Biology Teaching Assistants will be exposed to at least one of the following learning objectives: 

• Critically reflect on their teaching practices and any biases to support and engage all students in the learning process
• Collaborate with instructors on improving course learning goals and creating equitable teaching and learning environments by giving and receiving critical course feedback
• Create a community of learners across course TAs, students, and instructors
• Identify and effectively communicate key concepts in their respective course(s) with students
• Develop professional skills such as problem solving, critical thinking, ethical conduct, mentorship, and time management
• Effectively engage with course concepts to enhance their own learning
• Incorporate teaching and disciplinary skills to their everyday lives

Biology Teaching Assistants support course instructors with tasks that may include the following:

• Leading discussion sessions or labs
• Holding office hours and/or review sessions
• Providing feedback and academic support to enrolled students
• Overseeing/performing administrative tasks
• Grading with supervision from the instructor
• Posting grades to Canvas (applicable to STA only)
• Canvas communications monitoring and support

If you are studying abroad this semester (Spring 2024) and having difficulty in submitting a Workday application for Fall 2024 TA, please email the course instructor and the BUE Office directly to express interest. You can provide your resume and other application materials in your communication. If you are chosen by the course instructor, the BUE Office will contact you with instructions to finalize the job hiring process beginning mid-late June.

The instructor(s) of the course you applied to will view all the received applications and make the final hiring decisions. 

Your pay rate depends on your experience level. You will receive email communication about timekeeping prior to beginning of the class. 

All students must complete I-9 prior to working. If this is your first time being hired as a Teaching Assistant, you will need to complete the form electronically on Workday AND present the documentation at the HR Service Center, if you have not already done so.

More information about I-9

If you are a repeat TA, you do not need to redo the I-9 process.