Computational Medical Physics Course Assistant
About The Position
The Course Assistant will support the Computational Medical Physics Course for the Fall Term in the Medical Physics Graduate Programs. This position supports effective course delivery by assisting with course administration, student communication, and academic support activities. The Course Assistant serves as a resource for students, helps facilitate the organization and operation of the course, and assists faculty in managing instructional and administrative responsibilities. This support enhances the student learning experience, promotes student engagement and satisfaction, and contributes to the overall quality and efficiency of course delivery. This temporary position is scheduled for 7 hours per week.
Requirements
- Support the Computational Medical Physics Course for the Fall Term in the Medical Physics Graduate Programs.
- Assist with course administration, student communication, and academic support activities.
- Serve as a resource for students.
- Facilitate the organization and operation of the course.
- Assist faculty in managing instructional and administrative responsibilities.
- Enhance the student learning experience.
- Promote student engagement and satisfaction.
- Contribute to the overall quality and efficiency of course delivery.
- Scheduled for 7 hours per week.
Responsibilities
- Provide course communication: send announcements to students via Canvas on behalf of instructor; contact lecturers/presenters with reminders regarding class scheduling, to send/upload files or provide homework scores/exam grades as directed
- Provide course organization: manage the Canvas course site (e.g., upload lecture files, virtual participation links, class recordings, homework files, etc.) as directed
- Provide classroom support: attend class/lab sessions; prepare classroom technology (e.g., audio/visual) in advance of class as directed
- Provide academic support: answer student questions; hold "office hours" and student support sessions to address course-related questions and reinforce understanding of course material; inform course instructor with concerns about students or course needs as directed
- Provide assessment support: grade or preliminarily grade homework and/or exams; assist with homework/exam preparation; proctor exams; return coursework/assessments to students; record grades in Canvas as directed
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical, prescription, behavioral health, dental, vision, and life insurance benefits
- Generous retirement plans (Basic, Matching, and Supplemental)
- Pre-tax or Roth savings options
- Wide variety of investment options through TIAA and Vanguard
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
