If you do not have the equivalent of a Bachelor's degree in Biology, we recommend that you obtain a copy of the departmental requirements for an undergraduate degree in biology from the Department of Organismal Biology, or the Portland State University Bulletin for the current academic year. These are available to M.S. and Ph.D. students in Organismal Biology on a competitive basis. The position is equivalent to 0.30 FTE and requires that the graduate student participate in supervision and teaching responsibilities for two laboratories in either Principles of Biology or Human Anatomy and Physiology, or a combination of other course offerings as needed. The Teaching Assistantship gives a 9-month stipend and also covers graduate tuition. A limited number of Teaching Assistantships for Human Anatomy and Physiology are also available to continuing T.A.'s for the summer sessions.
Progress is evaluated each year when TA awards are being determined.
The Assistantship application is available for download . These positions will be advertised in this section. The Office of Graduate Studies has a wealth of essential information for both prospective and current graduate students.