Graduate Assistants - Biology & Physical Sciences
- Employer
- Marymount University
- Location
- Arlington, VA
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- Arts & Humanities
- Employment Type
- Full Time
- Institution Type
- Four-Year Institution
Job Details
Marymount Graduate Students enrolled in the university’s Doctor of Physical Therapy program are invited to apply for 4 part-time (2/3 time) Graduate Assistantship positions in the Biology, Chemistry, & Physical Science Department for the 2018-2019 academic year.
A 2/3 Graduate Assistant in the Department of Biology, Chemistry, & Physical Science works 210 hours per semester teaching 2 general biology laboratories or 2 Anatomy & Physiology Laboratories. Graduate Assistants teach undergraduate laboratory topics and lead laboratory exercises helping students to master fundamental biological concepts. Assistants are required to hold office hours to provide further assistance to undergraduate students.
Students will receive $9,666 tuition waived for each semester for a total of $19,331 for the academic year.
Minimum QualificationsApplicants must be enrolled in Marymount University’s Doctor of Physical Therapy program and in the second year of the program to apply for this assistantship.
Minimum of a 3.0 GPA required
Marymount is a comprehensive Catholic university that emphasizes the liberal arts, career preparation, and personal and professional development. A diverse and welcoming learning community, Marymount serves nearly 4,000 undergraduate and graduate students. The university’s location in suburban Arlington, Virginia, offers easy access to the rich resources of the nation’s capital. Marymount University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer.
Job Duties Percent of total time 50% Responsibility / DutyTeaching
Job Duties Percent of total time 20% Responsibility / DutyLaboratory preparation
Job Duties Percent of total time 20% Responsibility / DutyGrading
Job Duties Percent of total time 10% Responsibility / DutyProviding office hours for undergraduate students.
Supplemental QuestionsRequired fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- * Are you enrolled in the Marymount University’s Doctor of Physical Therapy program?
- Yes
- No
- * Do you have a 3.0 GPA?
- yes
- no
- * Are you currently or will you be a second year in the Doctor of Physical Therapy program by Fall 2018?
- No
- Yes
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Organization
Founded in 1950 by the Religious of the Sacred Heart of Mary, Marymount is a comprehensive, coeducational Catholic university located just minutes from the nation's capital.
Marymount is dedicated to academic excellence. Our faculty are scholars and practitioners in a wide array of fields; but above all else, they are committed to excellence in the classroom. They join with our staff and administration in making this commitment: At Marymount University, students come first.
Committed to the liberal arts tradition, the University combines a foundation in the arts and sciences with career preparation and opportunities for personal and professional development. Marymount is a student-centered learning community that values diversity and focuses on the education of the whole person, promoting the intellectual, spiritual, and moral growth of each individual. Scholarship, leadership, service, and ethics are hallmarks of a Marymount education.
Marymount’s Main Campus is located in Arlington, Virginia, in a tranquil neighborhood approximately six miles from Washington, DC. It is convenient to Interstate 66, Routes 50 and 29, and the Ballston-MU Metro. Free University shuttle service is available to and from the Metro station.
Marymount takes advantage of its proximity to the nation’s capital through internships, coursework, and guest lecturers who reflect the richness of metropolitan Washington. All undergraduate and some graduate programs require an internship. Internship sites include congressional offices, the Smithsonian museums, and federal agencies; corporations and technology companies; professional associations; educational institutions; health care facilities; and nonprofit organizations.
This 21-acre campus is comprised of classroom buildings and laboratories, including a computer lab, faculty and administrative offices, and residence halls. Housed in the Emerson G. Reinsch Library are the Learning Resource Center, the Instructional Media Center, the Reinsch Auditorium, the Lee Reception Room, and the Barry Art Gallery. The Rose Benté Lee Center is the University’s community focal point, featuring the 1,000-seat Verizon Sports Arena, a fitness center, Bernie’s café, the University bookstore, a recreational gym, the swimming pool, a lounge, athletic offices, and meeting rooms.
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