The Feathers and Scales TA will be knowledgeable with basic herpetology and ornithology, including the care of avian, reptilian, and amphibian organisms (husbandry).
Position Type: Part-time
Pay Rate and Length: $12/hr. Fall 2024
Reports to: Sara Smith
Department Name and Location: Anthrozoology
Position Overview:
The Feathers and Scales TA will be knowledgeable with basic herpetology and ornithology, including the care of avian, reptilian, and amphibian organisms (husbandry). The candidate will also be familiar with concerning theories guiding contemporary practices in enclosure design and diversity of enrichment practices. Applications of theory will be examined as it pertains to the development of modern conservation programs for birds and herps.
Primary Functions:
The TA will help regulate and orient the classroom at the direction of the instructor, will be called to, at times, aid in assessment of students within the classroom setting, and will play an active role in project guidance when students are working with live animals and exhibit design. The TA will assist in the care of the animals hatched in this course.
Responsibilities and Duties:
- TA must attend each session of lecture and lab as outlined on the course syllabus, unless excused by the instructor. If they cannot, they should advise the instructor.
- TA is expected to set a schedule and be available within reason to help tutor and/or provide group study sessions for students working on lecture and lab assignments outside of class.
- TA may be needed to set up the classroom or lab for the instructor at times.
- TA may need to take time out of their own schedules to establish or refresh relationships and demonstrate care toward the lab collection of animals.
Requirements:
TA must complete Feathers and Scales with a B average. Student must be a declared Anthrozoology major. TA must have a good working relationship with present animal collection.
The employee may be asked to perform duties not listed in the job description but which are considered to be essential to the employment position.
Beacon College is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants are considered for employment and promotion without regard to race, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender history, marital status, family status and responsibility, political and religious conviction, impairment or pregnancy.