Student Employment

How to Apply:

Fill out this Google form AND submit your CV by applying on Workday (JR5358).

Description:

The teaching assistants for BIOL BC1502 Introduction to Cellular & Molecular Biology will assist with course instruction during the spring semester. TAs must be able to offer at least two office hours per week (TAs will hold office hours as a pair, and first-time TAs will be paired with senior TAs). All TAs are expected to attend lectures and help facilitate class discussion. TAs will also be in charge of assisting the course staff assistant in managing a shared course email address in order to answer course content related questions.

This is a great way to meet fellow STEM students and get them excited about biology. If you are someone who is passionate about peer-to-peer mentorship and cultivating a sense of belonging in the scientific community, we strongly encourage you to apply!

Qualifications:

Intro Biology Lecture Teaching Assistants must have previously completed BIOL BC1502. Applicants should demonstrate enthusiasm for biology and a strong desire to teach new students and help them succeed in this fundamental course for the major.

Pay:

$18 per hour, plus 25 cents per semester of experience.

Contact:

All questions regarding employment eligibility and expectations should be directed to Emma Weir (eweir@barnard.edu), Professor Jon Snow (jsnow@barnard.edu), Professor Rishita Shah (rshah@barnard.edu), and Professor Presnell (kpresnel@barnard.edu).

How to Apply:

Fill out this Google form AND submit your CV by applying on Workday (JR5353).

Description:

Student teaching assistants (TAs) for BIOL BC1503 Intro Lab in Organismal and Evolutionary Biology are invaluable resources for assisting students with lab activities/lessons, data collection and analysis, dissections, worksheets, experiments, lab reports, and proctoring lab exams. Lab TAs are required to prepare for each lab's in-person meeting by reading the lab's background material (pre-lab non-paid prep time: ~45 min to 1 hr per lab). Lab TAs also have the opportunity to host lab exam study sessions with students and to assist students with their lab reports in collaboration with Barnard's Science Writing Fellows, who also work with this lab course.

Qualifications:

Applicants should have earned a B or better in both BIOL BC1501 Introductory Lab in Organismal and Evolutionary Biology and BIOL BC1503 Introductory Lab in Cell and Molecular Biology. In addition to assisting the lab instructors during a 3-hr lab period, Lab TAs are expected to prepare for each lab on their own time (~1 hr per week, which is unpaid prep-work). The maximum period of time a student can work in this position is 4 semesters. This criterion enables the Biology Department to increase its opportunities for students to work as teaching assistants for Intro Biology Labs.

Pay:

$18 per hour, plus 25 cents per semester of experience.

Contact:

All questions regarding this position should be directed to Associate Lab Director Abby Gutierrez (aigutier@barnard.edu).

How to Apply: 

Fill out this Google form and submit your CV by applying on Workday (JR5363).

Description: 

The ideal teaching assistant is reliable and dedicated to helping their peers succeed in the BIOL BC2100 Molecular and Mendelian Genetics lecture course, which will meet T/Th 10:10 - 11:25 am. TAs are expected to attend the lecture if they have not previously taken the course. TAs will be expected to hold weekly office hours as well as pre-exam review sessions where they guide enrolled students with problem sets and course content, in addition to mentoring students on study strategies for success in this fundamental course for the major. Work hours are flexible. This is a great way to meet fellow STEM students and get them excited about genetics. If you are someone who is passionate about peer-to-peer mentorship and cultivating a sense of belonging in the scientific community, we strongly encourage you to apply!

Qualifications:

Prospective TAs must have completed BIOL 2100 Molecular and Mendelian Genetics or similar.

Pay: 

$18 per hour plus $0.25 per semester of experience

Contact:

All questions regarding employment eligibility and expectations should be directed to Professor Morton (bmorton@barnard.edu).

How to Apply: 

Fill out this Google form and submit your CV by applying on Workday (5364).

Description: 

The ideal teaching assistant (TA) is reliable and dedicated to helping their peers succeed in the BIOL BC2490 Coding in Biology course, which will meet on Tuesdays from 1:10 PM to 4:00 PM. TAs will be expected to hold weekly office hours, advise students during class, and help with general course administration. This is a great way to meet fellow STEM students and get them excited about computational biology. If you are someone who is passionate about peer-to-peer mentorship and cultivating a sense of belonging in the scientific community, we strongly encourage you to apply!

Qualifications:

Students must have experience applying Python and R in the context of molecular biology.

Prior completion of BIOL BC2490 is preferred. TAs should be available to assist during class.

Pay: 

$18 per hour plus $0.25 per semester of experience

Contact:

All questions regarding employment eligibility and expectations should be directed to Professor Morton (bmorton@barnard.edu).

How to Apply: 

Fill out this Google form and submit your CV by applying on Workday (JR5367).

Description: 

The ideal teaching assistant (TA) is reliable and dedicated to helping their peers succeed in the BIOL BC2841 Lab - Plant Evolution and Diversity course. TAs will be expected to set-up lab materials, upload coursework, and work with online data. If you are a plant lover who cultivates a sense of belonging in the scientific community, we strongly encourage you to apply! 

Qualifications:

Plant background, completion of related courses, or prior greenhouse employee preferred.

Pay: 

$18 per hour plus $0.25 per semester of experience

Contact:

All questions regarding employment eligibility and expectations should be directed to Professor Callahan (hcallaha@barnard.edu).

How to Apply: 

Fill out this Google form and submit your CV by applying on Workday (JR5365).

Description: 

The ideal undergraduate teaching assistant is reliable and dedicated to helping their peers succeed in the BIOL BC3000 Biological Chemistry Lecture course, which will meet Mondays and Wednesdays 8:40am - 9:55am. TAs are expected to attend lectures and assist with student questions. TAs will be expected to hold weekly office hours as well as pre-exam review sessions where they assist enrolled students with course content. Additionally, TAs will assist with creating worked solutions to homework assignments throughout the semester. This is a great way to meet fellow students and get them excited about biological chemistry. If you are someone who is passionate about peer-to-peer mentorship and cultivating a sense of belonging in the scientific community, we strongly encourage you to apply!

Qualifications:

Prospective TAs must have completed an undergraduate course in biological chemistry or biochemistry.

Pay: 

$18 per hour plus $0.25 per semester of experience

Contact:

All questions regarding employment eligibility and expectations should be directed to Professor Presnell (kpresnel@barnard.edu).

All students interested in being a TA for a course should apply by filling out the relevant google form and by submitting their CV or resume to the Workday platform using the relevant Job ID (JR****).

First, fill out the Google form related to the position of interest.

Then, email the following information to the department administrator and the course instructor (see "Contact" section in the job description):

• Job title
• Course number (if applicable)
• A copy of your CV/resume

If you are accepted for the position, Human Resources (peopleexperience@barnard.edu) will help you input your information into the Workday system.

Workday is a site that manages many administrative functions across Barnard.

Students use Workday to

• Apply for on-campus jobs
• Enter hours and submit time sheets for on-campus jobs
• Submit employment onboarding forms (direct deposit, I-9 part 1, W-4 federal withholdings, etc.)
• Access paycheck information
• Reference current Federal Work Study award balances
• View the payroll schedule

If you have questions, please do not hesitate to email Human Resources (peopleexperience@barnard.edu).

During the Fall and Spring semesters, students may work no more than 15 hours per week in all positions at Barnard combined. Students who work multiple jobs at Barnard should pay special attention to this rule.

Over the summer, students may work up to 35 hours per week. Please contact your supervisors and Human Resources (peopleexperience@barnard.edu) to verify the dates for which this is possible.

You do not have to be a biology major to qualify for most positions in the biology department. Please refer to the qualifications listed under the position of interest.

While expectations vary by course and by instructor, candidates are not required to have an A in a course to secure employment as a teaching assistant for that course.

Barnard Students: Beyond Barnard 

Columbia Students: Columbia Center for Career Education

Employment expectations and job descriptions vary from instructor to instructor and from supervisor to supervisor. Please refer to the job description for each position of interest and email the course instructor(s) with any questions.

In general, Lecture Teaching Assistants host weekly office hours for students to drop in and ask questions or work on problem sets. They may attend course lectures to help answer questions at the end of class or manage questions on Zoom. Lecture TAs may hold exam review sessions. Lecture TAs in our department should seek to be good role models and help their peers do their best. Qualifications typically include prior completion of the course. After reading the listings above, you may consult directly with the course instructor(s) regarding eligibility and expectations since these vary from course to course.

In general, Lab Teaching Assistants may set up and clean equipment, prepare materials such as reagents, fruit fly populations, or cell cultures, and/or assist instructors during the lab period. Lab TAs don't typically hold office hours. Some TAs are expected to be available during the time the class is offered to assist the instructor. Prior course completion or research experience is not always a necessity for this type of position. After reading the listings above, you should consult directly with the course instructor(s) regarding eligibility and expectations since these vary from course to course.

Many students receive either a Federal Work Study (FWS) award or a Barnard College Job (BCJ) award as part of their financial aid package. 

Students with Federal Work Study (FWS) awards are granted awards based on their financial need. These awards are federally subsidized and may be used to fund employment for any of the positions listed above. 

Students with a Barnard College Job (BCJ) awards have been designated an amount of money they can earn as part of their financial aid package. This amount can only be used for jobs on Barnard’s campus and therefore makes the awardee eligible for any of the positions listed above. 

Please note: If a student sees that their award is running low and they wish to continue working, they may ask their financial aid counselor if their award can be increased. They can also check with their supervisor to confirm whether the department can continue to pay them using other College funds.

If you are a Barnard student and are interested in student employment updates, request to join the BiologyStudents mailing list by contacting the department administrator. This listserv is open to all Barnard students regardless of major.

If you are awaiting updates on your application, you may contact the supervisor affiliated with your position of interest.

Please feel free to contact the Barnard Biology department administrator, Beyond Barnard, and Human Resources with any questions.

Additionally, view the Beyond Barnard website, email newsletters, and Workday for more information. Here is a helpful FAQ sheet that Beyond Barnard posted on Workday.

Before students can log hours and receive compensation, they must complete employment paperwork on the Workday platform and in the Beyond Barnard office. New student hires should receive email alerts to complete the necessary forms. Any questions should be directed to Human Resources (peopleexperience@barnard.edu).

Please note that the I-9 form must be completed within 3 days of the hire date, so please prepare and plan accordingly. The I-9 form requires that an adult over 18 years old verify the student employee's official documentation using E-Verify. More information about completing the I-9 form can be found on the "I-9 Verification" webpage (link).

Employment paperwork information/resources:

• Workday
• Employment paperwork checklist
• Campus Role Policies & Processes webpage - View the "Required Paperwork" tab

• Acceptable I-9 documentation

THIS VIDEO provides instructions for logging time in Workday. You must log your time in Workday to get paid.

Timesheets are due every two weeks in Workday. Student employees must submit their time sheets on time to be paid on time. Students may submit their hours regularly during the time period before the deadline.

Make sure you log your hours under the correct position if you hold multiple jobs at Barnard. If you don't know which position to enter hours under, ask your Workday supervisor for the correct position number (starting with a P).

You may work no more than 15 hours per week in all your positions at Barnard combined. Please be especially aware of this if you work multiple jobs at Barnard. 

For the most up-to-date student payroll schedule, log in to Workday, type "Student Payroll Schedule" into the search bar, and click on the relevant time frame.

The student payroll schedule may also be listed on the Campus Role Policies & Processes webpage.

Email your Workday supervisor, explain the situation, and provide a list of the hours you worked. You should provide the following information for each day you didn't log your hours:

• Date worked
• Start time
• End time

Your supervisor is the faculty or staff member who provides you with tasks and follows up with you on the job.

Your Workday supervisor is the person who approves your hours and manages your employment information on Workday.

Your supervisor and Workday supervisor may be the same person, or they may not be. Contact the department administrator if you have any questions about supervisors.

To view your position and pay in Workday, log in, click on the circle in the top right corner of your screen with your initials or a profile picture, and then click "view profile." If you have multiple positions, you will see an icon with two arrows (shown below) under your name. If you click on this icon, you will be able to look at the other positions you have.

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You can view your paychecks by clicking on the "My Payslips" report in Workday.

Contact your Workday supervisor and/or Human Resources (peopleexperience@barnard.edu).

Graduating seniors are permitted to continue working at Barnard for 90 days after graduation.

If you are continuing to work at Barnard as a recent graduate and have campus access issues, please contact Human Resources (peopleexperience@barnard.edu).

BioStudentWorkers email list is comprised of undergraduate students currently employed by the Barnard biology department. It is managed by the biology department administrator and is used to disseminate information relevant to undergraduate student employees.