Teaching Assistant for the School of Medicine

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Job summary

Ponce Health Sciences University - St. Louis is seeking a Teaching Assistant for the School of Medicine to provide essential support to the Master of Science in Medical Sciences program. This full-time position involves engaging with students in an online learning environment, addressing academic concerns, and assisting faculty with various tasks. The role promises a meaningful impact on students' academic journeys in a mission-driven institution committed to enhancing healthcare education.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree required.
• Prior experience in academic administration or student support preferred.

Responsibilities

• Serve as teaching presence in online platforms and engage with students.
• Coordinate clinical site visits and support faculty.

Skills

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Highly organized

Proactive

Committed to student success

Education

Master’s degree in a health sciences-related field

Tools

Learning management systems (LMS)

Digital communication tools

Job description

Teaching Assistant for the School of Medicine

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Teaching Assistant / Student Support Coordinator

Ponce Health Sciences University – St. Louis Campus

Location: St. Louis, Missouri

Employment Type: Full-Time (35 hours/week)

Contract Term: One-year appointment (July 3, 2025 – June 30, 2026)

About Us

Founded in 2018 in downtown St. Louis, Ponce Health Sciences University (PHSU) is committed to meeting the growing demand for healthcare professionals by delivering a world-class, culturally competent education. We are proud to prepare students for impactful careers in medicine, psychology, and the health sciences.

PHSU's legacy began in 1977 in Ponce, Puerto Rico, and has since grown to include campuses in Ponce, San Juan, and St. Louis. Our newest School of Medicine, launched in 2022 in St. Louis, reflects our mission to expand access to healthcare education and address health disparities through real-world learning and research.

About The Role

The Teaching Assistant (TA) plays a vital role in ensuring a high-quality student experience in PHSU’s online learning environment, particularly supporting the Master of Science in Medical Sciences (MSMS) program.

This individual serves as the first point of contact for students, triaging academic and administrative issues, maintaining a strong teaching and social presence in online forums, and escalating concerns as needed.

The TA will also coordinate communications, support faculty with classroom-related tasks, and assist in scheduling events and clinical engagements in collaboration with the university’s partner hospitals.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as a teaching presence in online platforms by actively engaging in asynchronous discussions and responding promptly to student inquiries.
• Monitor and support student participation in online forums and course discussions.
• Triage student academic and administrative concerns and escalate when necessary.
• Act as Student Support Coordinator (SSC) for MSMS cohorts, ensuring students have timely access to resources and support.
• Coordinate with faculty to schedule clinical site visits, virtual events, and other learning opportunities.
• Provide general administrative support for faculty and academic programs.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
  
  

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in a health sciences-related field required.
• Prior experience in academic administration or student support preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient with learning management systems (LMS) and digital communication tools.
• Highly organized, proactive, and committed to student success.
  
  

JOIN OUR TEAM

At PHSU, you will contribute to a mission-driven institution that is shaping the next generation of healthcare leaders. Be part of an inclusive, innovative community dedicated to addressing health disparities and expanding access to high-quality medical education.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Education and Training

• Industries

  Higher Education

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