Undergraduate TA - Physiology (BIOL 288) - Fall 2026 - Dr. Lonthair
The BIOL 288 Undergraduate Teaching Assistant (uTA) will serve in an instructional capacity for Physiology in the Fall 2026 semester by providing instructional assistance and peer mentoring.
Example of Responsibilities of the uTA:
- Attendance of class (Monday and Wednesday, 4:00 PM to 5:15 PM)
- Attend a 1-hour weekly uTA planning meeting.
- Provide general assistance to the faculty member in instructional activities
- Tutor students
- Proctor examinations
- Grade tests and homeworks
Please complete the four (4) things below via the Google Form (Link: https://forms.gle/VUH8cpyYywbPL9uQA) to apply. Failure to do so will disqualify the application.
- Confirm your availability to attend all class sections
- Complete a poll with your availability for a weekly one-hour uTA meeting.
- Submit a 5-7 minute video of you teaching a topic in BIOL 288.
- Fall 2026 Prompt: Using the GHK Equation and Nernst Equation to determine ion flow across a plasma membrane and the resulting electric response (hyperpolarization vs depolarization).
- Please respond to the Essay Prompt (300 words maximum):
- What do you see as the role of an undergraduate TA? What most interests you in the role? How do you see learning the skills involved with the role benefiting you in the future?
Students will gain experience in providing directed mentoring and tutoring of students in the field of Biology, with an emphasis on Physiology.
Students will learn to think on their feet, communicate professionally, and be patient with others. The faculty member will provide support to the student throughout in order to enhance these skills.
Furthermore, students will gain a deeper knowledge of the material due to the nature of teaching the material to their peers.
Additionally, the faculty mentor provides mentoring both concerning the practice of teaching but also supports student's long-term career objectives.