Impactful Course Assistant: Computational Medical Physics

University of Pennsylvania; United (PA); On-site; USD 9,600 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of Pennsylvania is seeking a Computational Medical Physics Course Assistant to support the Fall Term in the Medical Physics Graduate Programs. This temporary, non-exempt role assists with course administration, student communication, and academic support activities, scheduled for 7 hours per week on campus in Philadelphia, PA.

The Course Assistant helps manage course delivery, supports students, and assists faculty with instructional tasks to promote engagement and learning

Qualifications

• A background check may be required after a conditional job offer.

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 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
• 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

Job description

The University of Pennsylvania is seeking a Computational Medical Physics Course Assistant to support the Fall Term in the Medical Physics Graduate Programs. This temporary, non-exempt role assists with course administration, student communication, and academic support activities, scheduled for 7 hours per week on campus in Philadelphia, PA.

The Course Assistant helps manage course delivery, supports students, and assists faculty with instructional tasks to promote engagement and learning