Lab Teaching Assistant for Rosenberg School of Optometry (Student Position)

University of the Incarnate Word; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 13,000 - 18,000; Part time

Job summary

University of the Incarnate Word's Rosenberg School of Optometry invites a Lab Teaching Assistant (student position) to support current UIW/RSO students in labs for Clinical Optometry I–IV and Neuroanatomy. This role is open to 3rd/4th year Rosenberg students and reports to the Director of Academic Success.

Typical hours are weekday 5-7 pm (occasional 7-9 pm) with weekend 10-4 pm shifts. Salary is $11 per hour, contingent on experience and UIW/RSO guidelines.

Qualifications

• Strong performance in the laboratory portion of the pre‑clinical sequence.
• Ability to work with optometry students at a variety of skill levels;
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Open and close labs during scheduled after-hours practice sessions;
• Keep records of student attendance;
• Patiently assist students with questions concerning laboratory procedures;
• Occasionally proctoring/checking lab assignments;
• Ensuring students have access to tonometer tips, drops, and other needed supplies;
• Adhere to all safety rules in laboratories at all times;
• Maintaining cleanliness and orderliness of laboratories;
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Laboratory proficiency

Student interaction

Diversity & inclusion

Compliance with rules

Education

3rd or 4th year Optometry student

Job description

Lab Teaching Assistant for Rosenberg School of Optometry (Student Position)

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

None.

Position Information

Position Title

Position Title Lab Teaching Assistant for Rosenberg School of Optometry (Student Position)

Academic Year

Academic Year 2026-2027

UIW Mission

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.

Position Summary

The Lab Teaching Assistant (TA) assists current RSO students with lab tutoring for the following courses: Clinical Optometry I, Clinical Optometry II, Clinical Optometry III , Clinical Optometry IV, Neuroanatomy and any other labs as needed. This position reports to the Director, Student Success.
This is a student position open to current UIW 3rd year/4th year Rosenberg School of Optometry students.

Essential Functions

• Open and close labs during scheduled after-hours practice sessions;
• Keep records of student attendance;
• Patiently assist students with questions concerning laboratory procedures;
• Occasionally proctoring/checking lab assignments;
• Ensuring students have access to tonometer tips, drops, and other needed supplies;
• Adhere to all safety rules in laboratories at all times;
• Maintaining cleanliness and orderliness of laboratories;
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• Strong performance in the laboratory portion of the pre‑clinical sequence;
• Ability to work with optometry students at a variety of skill levels;
• 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 .

Required Education

Current 3rd year or 4th year Rosenberg School of Optometry student who has completed the courses in which the TA will assist with in the lab

Required Work Experience

None.

Preferred Qualifications

• Interest in student success and helping current RSO students improve their skills in the pre‑clinical sequence labs;
• Comfort working with students in a small group or one‑on‑one basis.

Required Certifications, Licenses or Registrations

None.

Work Hours

• Lab TAs typically work from 5-7 pm on weekdays, with occasional hours of 7-9 pm;
• Weekend hours are usually 10-4 pm.

Physical Demands

Typical for this position.

Posting Number

Posting Number STU1653PO

Number of Vacancies

Number of Vacancies 8-15

Job Type

Job Type Part Time

Job Category

Job Category Students

Desired Start Date

Desired Start Date 08/24/2026

Multi-Hire Pool Yes

Position End Date (if temporary)

Reports to

Reports to Director, Academic Success

Salary

Salary $11 an hour depending on work experience with UIW and RSO

Open Date

Open Date 07/28/2026

Close Date

Close Date 05/15/2027

Open Until Filled No

Special Instructions to Applicant

None.

EOE

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).

Required Documents

• Resume

Optional Documents

• Cover Letter/Letter of Application
• Other Document

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• Yes, I am a doctoral student
• Yes, I am a graduate student
• Yes, I am a senior
• Yes, I am a junior
• Yes, I am a sophomore
• Yes, I am a freshman
• No, I am not a UIW student
• * Are you aleast a 3rd or 4th year Optomety student, who has completed the courses the TA will assist?
  • 3rd year
  • 4th year
  • No