Student Employment - Biology Learning Assistants
East Carolina University
Posted on Mar 23, 2026
Position Details
Position Information
| Advertising Department | BIOLOGY, DEPT OF |
|---|---|
| Academic Term/Year | FALL 2026/SPRING 2027 |
| Position Title | Student Employment - Biology Learning Assistants |
| Posting Number | 07983 |
| Position Number | 07983 |
| Student Job Category | Student - Hourly Job |
| Number of Vacancies | 26 |
| Job Description | ECU Department of Biology is currently seeking several Learning Assistants for the upcoming semester. You may be assigned as a lecture learning assistant, a lab learning assistant or a lecture grader. The range of duties may include:
It is possible to be hired to one, two or three positions per semester depending on your availability. You will be expected to perform approximately 5 hours of work per week per each position. Your schedule must allow you to attend the class section(s) you are assigned, even though the instructor may not require that you attend each class period. |
| Preferred (Majors, Experience, GPA, etc.) |
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| Special Instructions to Applicant | Applicants are required to complete the following: 1) Upload your resume. 2) Upload your unofficial transcript (free document). 3) Upload a reference list that includes names, email and phone numbers of faculty or graduate students that could serve as a reference for you. 4) Upload schedule of your Fall 2026 classes as Additional Document #1. 5) You will need to complete the Biology Teaching Assistant Supplemental Application in this link: https://ecu.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_aatq9zlitug8NU2 Please contact Taria Crenshaw with questions (crenshawt@ecu.edu). Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. All offers of employment are conditional and subject to verification of background information, with satisfactory results required before the start of the position. |
| Quick Link for Direct Access | https://ecu.peopleadmin.com/postings/92306 |
| Open Date | 03/23/2026 |
| Close Date | 05/04/2026 |
| Open Until Filled | No |
| Nondiscrimination Statement | East Carolina University is committed to workforce success and cultivating a culture of care for our employees. ECU prohibits unlawful discrimination and harassment based on race/ethnicity, color, genetic information, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, political affiliation, and veteran status. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their protected veteran status or disability. Individuals requesting accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA) should contact the ADA Coordinator at (252) 737-1018 (Voice/TTY) or ADA-Coordinator@ecu.edu. |
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- * What is your ECU Student email address?
(Open Ended Question)
- * What is your major of study?
(Open Ended Question)
- * What is your Grade Point Average (GPA)?
(Open Ended Question)
- * What is your anticipated Graduation Date?
(Open Ended Question)
- * Each position will average 5 hours per week of employment. We may hire students to work in 1, 2 or 3 positions and adjustments in the hours of work per week. (NOTE: we prefer to hire students that will work in 2 positions, if possible). How many positions do you want to be assigned?
- I would prefer only 1 position for an average of 5 hours per week employment
- I would prefer 2 positions for an average of 10 hours per week employment
- I would prefer 3 positions for an average of 15 hours per week employment
- * Explain any leadership roles you have been part of.
(Open Ended Question)
- * Have you worked as a learning assistant in lecture or lab at ECU before? If so, which course(s) did you work with? (Include department and course number)
(Open Ended Question)
- * Has an ECU faculty member requested that you apply as a learning assistant to work in their class, if so, please list the name(s) of the faculty and the course number.
(Open Ended Question)
- * Did you take BIOL 1050, General Biology (lecture)
- Yes, at ECU
- Yes, at another institution
- AP credit
- No, have not taken this class
- * Did you take BIOL 1060, Environmental Biology (lecture)
- Yes, at ECU
- Yes, at another institution
- AP credit
- No
- * Did you take BIOL 1100, Principles of Biology 1 (lecture)
- Yes, at ECU
- Yes, at another institution
- AP credit
- No
- * Did you take BIOL 1101, Principles of Biology 1 Lab
- Yes, at ECU
- Yes, at another institution
- AP credit
- No
- * Did you take BIOL 1150, Principles of Biology: A Human Approach
- Yes, at ECU
- Yes, at another institution
- AP credit
- No
- * Did you take BIOL 1200, Principles of Biology 2, (lecture)
- Yes, at ECU
- Yes, at another institution
- AP credit
- No
- * Did you take BIOL 2110, Fundamentals of Microbiology (lecture)
- Yes, at ECU
- Yes, at another institution
- AP credit
- No
- * Did you take BIOL 2250, Ecology (lecture)
- Yes, at ECU
- Yes, at another institution
- AP credit
- No
- * Did you take BIOL 2300, Principles of Genetics (lecture)
- Yes, at ECU
- Yes, at another institution
- AP credit
- No
- * Did you take BIOL 2800, Biological Instruction?
- Yes, at ECU
- Yes, at another institution
- AP credit
- No
- * Did you take BIOL 3030, Principles of Physiology?
- Yes, at ECU
- Yes, at another institution
- AP credit
- No
- * Did you take BIOL 3260, Cell and Developmental Biology?
- Yes, at ECU
- Yes, at another institution
- AP credit
- No
- * Did you take BIOL 3620, Biological Evolution?
- Yes, at ECU
- Yes, at another institution
- AP credit
- No
Documents Needed to Apply
Required Documents
- Curriculum Vitae/Resume
- Transcripts
- List of References
- Additional Document #1