Student Teaching Assistant - Tropical Medicine

Tulane University; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Tulane University is seeking a Teaching Assistant to support instructors with a range of administrative and classroom tasks. The role includes attendance, order maintenance, student support, and occasional teaching under supervision.

The TA will help with field experiences, materials inventory, and administrative duties while upholding health and safety protocols. Current enrollment at Tulane is required, with related coursework advantageous.

Qualifications

• Must be currently enrolled at Tulane University.
• Enrollment in a course of study relevant to the TA duties.
• A valid grade in a prior course may be required.

Responsibilities

• Attend and complete instructional staff training prior to student arrival.
• Take attendance of class and sessions.
• Assist in maintaining classroom order.
• Work with individual or groups of students.
• Lead break activities and provide administrative assistance.
• Handle routine disciplinary problems and support health/safety protocols.
• Chaperone and assist with field experiences and logistics.
• Teach the course on occasion or hold sessions as requested by the instructor.
• Maintain master lists of course materials and track damaged equipment.
• Address student behavior issues while in the presence of staff.
• Assist program staff with tasks and program evaluation.

Education

Active Tulane student

Enrollment in a course of study

Evidence of good academic standing

Job description

Teaching Assistant

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

Responsibilities

• Attending and completing instructional staff training prior to the arrival of students
• Take attendance of class and sessions
• Assisting in maintaining classroom order
• Working with individual or groups of students
• Leading break activities
• Providing administrative assistance
• Handling routine disciplinary problems
• Chaperoning and assisting with logistics on field experiences
• Teaching the course on occasion or holding sessions, as requested by the instructor
• Maintaining and submitting a master list of materials for your course and a list of any equipment broken or damaged by students or staff
• Addressing student behavior issues while in their presence
• Assisting in ensuring the health and safety of all students by following site medical protocols
• Assisting program staff with program tasks and evaluation
• Packing, storing, disposing of, and completing an inventory of course materials at the end of programming
• Acting as a resource and academic support for students
• Grading submitted work from students

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.

Tulane University is responsible for providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities throughout the applicant screening process. If you need assistance in completing an application or during any phase of the interview process, please contact the Office of Human Resources by phone at 504-865-4748 or by email at [e-mail].