Graduate Nutrition Laboratory/Teaching Assistant
University of the Incarnate Word
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Job summary
University of the Incarnate Word invites applications for Graduate Nutrition Laboratory/Teaching Assistant in the Nutrition Program. The TA will supervise laboratory activities in Food and Nutrition labs and assist in teaching Nutrition courses.
Open to current UIW graduate students, this role emphasizes teamwork and clear communication with faculty and peers. TA duties include grading lab work, tutoring students, proctoring exams, and supporting special projects related to research or UIW
Qualifications
- The candidate must be a current UIW graduate student enrolled in the Nutrition program in good academic standing.
- Enrolled in at least six hours in the semester of appointment.
- Completion of some Didactic Program in Dietetics (DPD) courses.
Responsibilities
- Supervise all laboratory activities (Food Lab and Nutrition Lab).
- Assist in teaching specific Nutrition courses.
- Proctor exams and tutor students as needed.
- Grade lab reports and assignments.
- Assist with special projects related to research or UIW events.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Skills
Education
Job description
None.
Position Title Graduate Nutrition Laboratory/Teaching Assistant
Academic Year 2026-2027
University of the Incarnate Word is a Catholic institution that welcomes to its community persons of diverse backgrounds, in the belief that their respectful interaction advances the discovery of truth, mutual understanding, self-realization, and the common good.
The Nutrition Program at the University of the Incarnate Word is seeking graduate students to apply for the Graduate Laboratory/Teaching Assistant (TA). The Graduate Laboratory/Teaching Assistant (TA) in the Nutrition Program is responsible for the supervision of all laboratory (Food Laboratory and Nutrition Laboratory) activities and assists in teaching specific Nutrition courses. The Nutrition Program has multiple TA positions therefore teamwork and communication are essential attributes for the position. The Graduate Laboratory/Teaching Assistant reports to the Nutrition Department Chair. This is a student position open to current UIW graduate students.
- Maintain a safe, instructive atmosphere in the laboratory and follow instructions given by the course professor;
- Procure materials for the Nutrition and Food labs;
- Set up lab, assist during lab, and take-down lab;
- Store materials after labs;
- Ensure that all the materials are stored properly and areas are clean before leaving the laboratory;
- Grade lab reports and assignments as assigned by professors/instructors;
- Assist professors/instructors in other functions such as proctoring exams, tutoring students, and working on special projects (related to research or UIW events);
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- Organizational and managerial skills;
- Knowledge of materials and laboratory content/protocols;
- Communication skills with a teamwork approach;
- Critical thinking/scientific writing skills;
- Ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse communities and cultures;
- Employee shall adhere to all applicable rules and regulations of the University, the Conference, and the NCAA .
Current UIW student enrolled in the Nutrition graduate program in good academic standing with the University and enrolled in at least six hours in the semester in which the appointment occurs.
Completion of some of the Didactic Program in Dietetics ( DPD ) courses.
Completion of 6 hours of graduate work.
None specified.
- GA’s are anticipated to work schedule assigned by the professor/instructor – 10 hours per week; 150 hours per semester;
- Students are expected to meet with the faculty member(s)at least once a week;
- Students are expected to start work one week prior to the start of classes and work the week after final examinations each semester.
Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull up to 25 pounds.
Posting Number STU1655PO
Number of Vacancies 3
Job Type Part Time
Job Category Students
Desired Start Date 08/01/2026
Open Date 07/20/2026
Close Date 05/15/2027
None.
UIW is committed to a policy of equal opportunity in employment, without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, citizenship status, national origin, age, marital status, disability, genetic information, gender identity or expression, veteran status, pregnancy, and religion (except in limited circumstances when religious preference is both permitted by law and deemed appropriate as a matter of University policy).
- Resume
- Unofficial Transcripts 1
- Letter of Recommendation 1
- Student Class Schedule
- Cover Letter/Letter of Application
- Other Document
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- * Are you a current UIW graduate or doctoral student in good academic standing?
- Yes, I am a current UIW graduate student
- Yes, I am a current UIW doctoral student
- No
- * Please list the Didactic Program in Dietetics (DPD) courses you have completed.
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