Employer University of West Georgia Job Description, Responsibilities and Required Qualifications or Skills The Biology Program at the University of West Georgia is offering two graduate teaching assistantships for M.S. thesis applicants starting this fall. These 10-month positions support undergraduate laboratory instruction and include a stipend and tuition waiver. Students will conduct thesis research under faculty supervision and enroll in the M.S. Biology program beginning August 2025. Continuation of support into the summer and the second year is contingent on student progression and applying for available assistantships.Prospective students should contact potential thesis advisors from one of our 14 UWG Biology faculty members spanning a variety of subdisciplines. Once an advisor is identified, submit an M.S. application (due June 1) that includes a personal statement, resume, official transcripts, and two letters of recommendation. Questions can be directed to the graduate program coordinator, Dr. Andrew Edelman, aedelman@westga.edu. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the positions are filled. Minimum QualificationsB.S. in biology or related field with at least a 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scaleMust meet all eligibility requirements for employment in U.S.Excellent quantitative, writing, and oral communication skills Job Field: Fisheries Wildlife Job Type: Assistantship Location Detail: Carrollton, Georgia Salary: • $1,000 per month from August 2025 through May 2026 ($10,000 total) Job Benefits: Tuition waiver for Fall/spring semesters (student fees not covered)Requires medical insurance coverage. If private coverage is not carried, then coverage is available through United Healthcare at the student’s cost. Application Deadline: Sun, 06/01/2025 - 12:00pm
