Job description
The Center for Academic Community Engagement is currently offering several teaching assistant (TA) elective experiences to admitted and/or enrolled Western students in all colleges through integrated apprenticeship, laboratory instruction and mentoring during the WesternU SHPEP Summer Health Professions Preparation Program (SHPEP). This TA elective provides multiple opportunities for students to relay their expertise and provide mentorship to undergraduate pre-health professions students enrolled in the SHPEP. Classroom and afternoon dispersed curriculum assistance and gross anatomy lab teaching are areas of expertise needed.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
1. Good verbal and written communication skills to be able to interact with faculty, staff, students, and any outside contacts.
2. Excellent computer skills to use various related software e.g. Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Google Docs, and other software programs required by the position.
Required Qualifications
2. Excellent computer skills to use various related software e.g. Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Google Docs, and other software programs required by the position.
1 Education: Any combination of training or experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities. BS/BA degree high preferred
2. Experience: 1-2 years’ experience in a related field. Previous experience in and academic and/or health care setting is preferred.
List comments regarding work hours
2. Experience: 1-2 years’ experience in a related field. Previous experience in and academic and/or health care setting is preferred.
Normal work hours are Monday-Friday, Part-Time position not to exceed 20 hours per week for the duration of the SHPEP Program for (6 weeks).
Posting Date 05/16/2023 Closing Date Special Instructions to Applicants
Essential Job Duties
Job Duty
1.Follow all SHPEP policies and procedures.
Complete initial SHPEP orientation and training. Attend all SHPEP content-planning meetings.
Complete initial SHPEP orientation and training. Attend all SHPEP content-planning meetings.
Percentage Of Time
15%
Job Duty
1.Conduct practical support and teaching to reinforce lessons presented by professor, including lab-based activities such as anatomy dissection and prosection guidance, instruction on diagnostic instrumentation and teaching simulators, practical physical assessment or therapeutic demonstration.
Percentage Of Time
50%
Job Duty
1. Through facilitation, develop an atmosphere of mutual trust and support within the SHPEP cohort.
2. Reviewing material with students one -on one or in a small groups.
3. Processing of SHPEP student assessment materials may be required
2. Reviewing material with students one -on one or in a small groups.
3. Processing of SHPEP student assessment materials may be required
Percentage Of Time
25%
Job Duty
1.Perform additional duties related to supporting SHPEP operations.
Percentage Of Time
10%
Physical Demands
Physical Demands
Do the essential functions of this job require lifting?
Yes
If yes, list maximum weight and duration
WesternU Policy requires persons employed by the University to provide proof of vaccination against the SARS-CoV2 (COVID-19), subject to limited exemptions, regardless of whether the employee is on-site or working authorized to work remotely. Exempted employees, or those whose status of full vaccination is pending, will be required to submit to regular COVID-19 testing for in-person/on-campus work assignments.
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by any employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be available to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to use hands to operate a PC in the performance of job duties, and talk or hear. The employee is regularly required to sit, and reach with hands and arms, and occasionally required to stand, walk, stoop, and smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to (xx) pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close, distance, and peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to focus.
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by any employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be available to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to use hands to operate a PC in the performance of job duties, and talk or hear. The employee is regularly required to sit, and reach with hands and arms, and occasionally required to stand, walk, stoop, and smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to (xx) pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close, distance, and peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to focus.
Describe Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be available to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Duties are normally performed in a typical office setting. The noise level in this setting is typically low to moderate.
Duties are normally performed in a typical office setting. The noise level in this setting is typically low to moderate.
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
Optional Documents
- Letter of Recommendation #1
- Letter of Recommendation #2
- Letter of Recommendation #3
- Additional Applicant Document
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