Part-Time Teaching Assistant- Anatomy

Penn State University • University Park, IL

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The teaching assistants for the Comparative Vertebrate Anatomy Lab will lead their assigned laboratory section and coordinate specific lab activities including: 1) assisting with an orientation at the beginning of the semester to students in the assigned section describing laboratory policies, safety considerations and expectations; 2) prepare the lab prior to the session and ensure that the lab is cleaned at the end of the session; 3) prepare demonstration specimens; 4) in conjunction with the laboratory coordinator, provide instruction to the lab session as a whole or small groups and individuals as needed; 5) help prepare, administer, and clean up lab exams; 6) grade lab assignments and exams; 7) participate in pre-lab meetings each week with other TAs and lab coordinator to review upcoming lab material; 8) perform other duties as assigned by the laboratory coordinator.

Requirements

• Applicants must have recently completed VBSC/BIOL 421 Comparative Vertebrate Anatomy Lab (or an equivalent course) with a satisfactory grade
• must be available during the scheduled laboratory sessions

Responsibilities

• assisting with an orientation at the beginning of the semester to students in the assigned section describing laboratory policies, safety considerations and expectations
• prepare the lab prior to the session and ensure that the lab is cleaned at the end of the session
• prepare demonstration specimens
• in conjunction with the laboratory coordinator, provide instruction to the lab session as a whole or small groups and individuals as needed
• help prepare, administer, and clean up lab exams
• grade lab assignments and exams
• participate in pre-lab meetings each week with other TAs and lab coordinator to review upcoming lab material
• perform other duties as assigned by the laboratory coordinator

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees