Teaching Assistant for WHP 4030 at Oakland University

Oakland University; Michigan; On-site; USD 17,047 - 24,280; Part time

Job summary

Oakland University in Michigan is looking for a Teaching Assistant for the Wellness and Health Promotion course (WHP 4030) for Fall 2026. This position involves preparing for labs, setting up equipment, assisting students with various health assessments, and grading assignments. The expected workload is 5 to 10 hours per week at a pay rate of $15 per hour. This role is essential for helping students understand health risk assessments and designing intervention strategies.

Qualifications

• Ability to assist with health and fitness assessments.
• Familiarity with grading assignments and service-learning projects.
• Good communication skills to assist students effectively.

Responsibilities

• Prepare for labs by reviewing assignments and pre-recorded lectures.
• Set up labs and assist students with fitness assessments.
• Assist with grading and service-learning projects.

Job description

Course Description

A teaching assistant is needed for Wellness and Health Promotion (WHP 4030: Assessment and Interventions in Wellness Laboratory for Fall 2026. The course prepares students for the rigors of implementing health risk appraisals and assessment techniques. Design of intervention strategies for lifestyle and health enhancement and disease prevention also are covered. The course is required for WHP majors. In the fall semester, the course is offered on Thursdays from 9:00 am to 12:20 pm or 1-4:20pm.

Responsibilities

The lab assistant will be expected to prepare for labs by reading the weekly assignments and watching the pre-recorded lecture videos, help set up labs, and monitor and assist students with conducting a variety of health and fitness assessment techniques, including, but not limited to, heart rate, blood pressure, body composition, flexibility, muscular fitness, cardiovascular fitness, wellness, and health risk. The teaching assistant will also be expected to assist with grading class assignments and a service-learning project. The expected workload for the teaching assistant is 5-10 hours each week and the hourly rate is $15 per hour.