Student Teaching Assistant - Tropical Medicine

Tulane University • New Orleans, LA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Teaching Assistant will support the professor(s) in various administrative and operational tasks for the SPHU 1020-03 Cell, Individual & Community (WSPH TA) course, which meets MWF from 10:00 am to 10:50 am. This role involves assisting with grading, managing student communication, supporting class activities, and potentially delivering presentations or leading activities. The position aims to help student employees demonstrate and cultivate career readiness competencies.

Requirements

• Active enrollment as a student at Tulane University.
• Prior or active enrollment in a particular class or course of study (potentially).
• A required grade in a prior class or coursework (potentially).

Nice To Haves

• Prior knowledge of infectious disease, pathogen biology and transmission.

Responsibilities

• Assist with grading quizzes, homework assignments, and other written assignments, providing instruction and feedback to students.
• Support email communications through the Canvas learning platform, answering student questions within 72 hours (weekends excluded).
• Attend classes as needed, at least one class meeting per week.
• Assist with group activities and manage student participation.
• Assist with arranging guest speakers.
• Optional: give a presentation and/or lead a class activity.
• Hold office hours, at least 1 session of 2 hours per week.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed