Teaching Assistantships

Undergraduate teaching assistants (UTA) help in our laboratory courses, usually working directly with a graduate teaching assistant. UTAs help set up whatever is needed for the day’s lab session. During the lab session, UTAs help students with concepts, protocols, and techniques. There are UTA positions available for BIOL 192 (Principles of Biological Investigation), BIOL 251 (General Microbiology) and BIOL 395 (Laboratory in Genetics and Cell Biology). This is a unique and fun opportunity to assist their peers in laboratory work and make lasting connections with graduate students.

How to apply for an undergraduate teaching assistantship

Students who have already taken the class and earned a “B” or higher are invited to fill out an application. You can request and submit the application form to the following biology faculty members:

BIOL 192

Dr. Amanda Yonan
amandayonan@unr.edu

BIOL 251

Dr. Emily Jackson
eejackson@unr.edu

BIOL 395

Dr. Amy Altick
aaltick@unr.edu

Dr. Jung Hwan Kim
jungkim@unr.edu

Dr. Amanda Yonan
amandayonan@unr.edu