Summer 2025
L113 Summer Session, May 13-June 20. Dr. Matlack is seeking a paid UTA to help set up and break down L113 labs. Candidates must be available the entire session, May 13-June 20, for two hours Tuesday and Thursday mornings and for one hour on certain Monday mornings 8-9am. To apply, email Dr. Matlack, dmatlack@iu.edu the following:
- Transcript (unofficial OK)
- Summer class schedule (if enrolled in any first 6 weeks courses).
- Completed UTA application linked above.
Seeking Enthusiastic UTAs for the Summer L311 Genetics Course (First Six-week Session)
Pam Hanratty is teaching BIOL L311 (Genetics) this summer during the First Six Week Session (May 13th-June 21st), and is looking for some great, enthusiastic potential UTAs.
The class will be offered Monday-Thursday, 8:00-9:50 AM via Zoom. Both the lectures and learning groups are meeting synchronously and “live”.
Your responsibilities would include the following:
- Teaching a 50-minute learning group (discussion section) that meets twice per week for the entire six-week session.
- Grading the genetics worksheets submitted by your students during each learning group meeting.
- Assisting with exam grading (online) four times during the summer session (exams will be given on Fridays)
- Participating in a Zoom meeting for the entire L311 teaching staff once per week.
Learning groups will meet twice per week on Zoom, at the following times:
1. Monday and Wednesday 10:20-11:10 AM.
2. Monday and Wednesday 11:20 AM.-12:10 PM.
3. Tuesday and Thursday 10:20-11:10 AM
4. Tuesday and Thursday 11:20 AM.-12:10 PM
5. Tuesday and Thursday 1:00-1:50 p.m.
To be eligible to serve as a UTA, you must meet the following requirements:
- Class Standing: UTAs should have at least junior class standing by the time the appointment begins. However, exceptional underclassman may also be considered.
- GPA: Candidates must have an overall GPA of 3.25. That is, only applicants with a GPA of 3.25 or higher will be considered for UTA positions.
- Specific Grades: You must have earned an A- or better in the course for which you are applying to assist. You must also have earned excellent grades in related classes. You will need to submit a copy of your unofficial IU transcript with your application.
- Written Statement: This is a very important part of the application. When candidates for a position are relatively equal in the above areas, the statement can make the difference. Be sure to proofread your statement.
In addition, only students who have not yet graduated can be considered, due to university requirements.
You can find the UTA application online at: https://biology.indiana.edu/documents/undergrad-student-documents/UTA-application.pdf
You should also provide
- An up-to-date unofficial transcript,
- The written statement associated with the application.
If you are interested, please email phanratt@iu.edu.
The following courses will be seeking UTAs for Summer 2025:
BIOL-L 112
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Karen Whitworth
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BIOL-L 113
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David Matlack
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BIOL-L 211
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Mansi Srivastava
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BIOL-L 311
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Pamela Hanratty
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BIOL-Z 373
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Megan Murphy
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The following courses will be seeking UTAs for Fall 2025 :
Course
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Faculty
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BIOL-L 104
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Yean Chooi
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BIOL-L 111
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Misha Blizard
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BIOL-L 111
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Misha Blizard
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BIOL-L 111
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Ryan Bracewell
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BIOL-L 111
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Tara Darcy
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BIOL-L 111
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Eric Ragsdale
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BIOL-L 112
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Yean Chooi
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BIOL-L 112
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David Matlack
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BIOL-L 112
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Orie Shafer
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BIOL-L 113
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Alissa Anderson & David Matlack
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BIOL-L 211
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Carl Bauer
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BIOL-L 211
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Sapna Mehta
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BIOL-L 311
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Wayne Forrester
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BIOL-L 312
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Sapna Mehta
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BIOL-M 440
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Malcolm Winkler
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BIOL-Q 201
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Pam Hanratty
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BIOT-T 310
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Clay Fuqua
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BIOT-T 315
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Nancy Magill
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BIOL-X 150
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Megan Murphy
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Professor Chooi is seeking undergraduates who are interested in being UTAs for L112 or L104 for Fall 2025.
All payroll positions have been filled. Only “for credit” positions remain.
Applicants: Please send Professor Chooi (chooi@iu.edu) the following information by the deadline – April 15, 2025. Late applications may be considered only if vacancies are available.
- Resume.
- Transcript.
- Course schedule for F2025.
- Completed Application. Follow the link below to find more information about teaching assistant responsibilities in biology and the application form for these positions.
Teaching Assistants: Undergraduate: Student Portal: Department of Biology: Indiana University Bloomington
Mandatory requirements
L112
1. Attend all course lectures – 12:45– 2 p.m.
2. Conduct one Discussion Group per week (see Schedule online).
L104
1. Attend all course lectures – Tu Th 9:35-10:50 a.m.
2. There are no discussion groups.
For both courses:
- Help in quiz grading, office hours, and proctoring exams.
- Applicants must have junior status (or credit equivalent) and a minimum GPA of 3.5.