Student Teaching Assistant - Tropical Medicine

Tulane group; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 15,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

Tulane University in New Orleans seeks a Teaching Assistant to support professors in administrative and instructional tasks for SPHU 1020-03: Cell, Individual & Community.

The TA will assist with grading quizzes and assignments in Canvas, provide timely feedback, attend weekly classes, help coordinate group activities, and hold office hours. Prior knowledge of infectious disease topics is preferred, and enrollment at Tulane is required.

Qualifications

• Active enrollment as a Tulane University student.
• Enrollment in a specific class or course of study may be required.
• A prior grade in coursework may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Assist with grading quizzes, homework assignments, and provide feedback.
• Grade via Canvas; post grades within a week of submission.
• Attend classes, manage participation, and coordinate guest speakers.
• Hold office hours and support student inquiries via Canvas.

Skills

Infectious disease knowledge

Pathogen biology

Education

Active Tulane University student enrollment

Enrollment in a class or course of study (potentially)

Required grade in prior coursework (potentially)

Job description

Job Description

Teaching Assistant

The Teaching Assistant will support the professor(s) in various administrative and operational tasks.

Fall Teaching Assistant SPHU 1020-03 Cell, Individual & Community (WSPH TA)

MWF 10:00am - 10:50 am

Professor Sarah Michaels

Assist with grading quizzes, homework assignments and other written assignments, providing instruction and feedback to students.

• Grading is done through Canvas; a rubric or key will be provided
• Grades should generally be posted within 1 week of assignment submission

Support email communications through the Canvas learning platform.

• Answer student questions within 72 hours (weekends excluded)

Attend classes as needed.

• At least one class meeting per week
• Assist with group activities
• 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.

Preferred TA qualifications: Prior knowledge of infectious disease, pathogen biology and transmission.

Qualifications

• 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)

About Us

This position will help student employees demonstrate and cultivate the career readiness competencies in accordance with the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE).

Tulane University is an equal opportunity educator and employer committed to providing an education and employment environment free of unlawful discrimination, harassment, and retaliation. Legally protected demographic classifications (such as a person’s race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, shared ancestry, disability, genetics, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws) are not relied upon as an eligibility, selection or participation criteria for Tulane’s employment or educational programs or activities.

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