WS - KYCOM - Osteopathic Principles & Practices (OPP) TA

University of Pikeville • Pikeville, KY

35d • Onsite

About The Position

The OPP Teaching Assistant will provide hands-on teaching to OMS I students in the OPP lab component of the OPC 1 and 2 courses. This position provides a unique opportunity for OMS II students to contribute to the education of fellow students, gain teaching experience in osteopathic principles and practices, and review high yield concepts for second-year block examinations and NBOME/COMLEX board exams. The further development of interprofessional communication and teamwork skills are also notable benefits of the teaching assistant program.

Requirements

• Successful completion of OPC I and II
• Ability to effectively communicate with other teaching assistants, first-year students, faculty, and fellows, both written and verbally.
• Collaborates well with others, especially in team-oriented environments.
• Maintains professionalism while working with students, faculty, fellows, and university employees, adhering to workplace policies and standards.
• Demonstrates the ability to think critically in handling student questions, issues, and problem-solving.
• A commitment to fostering a supportive and inclusive work environment for all teaching assistants, faculty, fellows, and university employees. A commitment to fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment for all first-year students.
• Word
• PowerPoint
• Microsoft Forms
• Attention to detail
• Strong active listening abilities
• Written & verbal communication
• Student focused
• Willingness to learn new things
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion

Nice To Haves

• OMS II students looking to gain valuable experience in osteopathic principles and practices.
• Candidates should possess strong interpersonal skills, attention to detail, and a positive attitude.

Responsibilities

• Participation as a teaching assistant for the fall 2026 and spring 2027 semesters
• Explanation and demonstration of all assigned osteopathic manipulative treatment (OMT) techniques being taught that week
• Explanation of pertinent anatomy relevant to OMT principles and techniques being taught that week
• Attendance at every TA meeting on Tuesday prior to Wednesday afternoon lab.
• Reviewing OPP topics assigned each week before lab
• Timely communication with fellows in the event of availability issues for lab that week

What This Job Offers

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