Job Description:

Job Description:

JOB TITLE:             Teaching Assistant:  Osteopathic Medicine Department

SUPERVISOR:           Chair of Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine Department

This job description provides a general outline of duties and qualifications of the position.  Other duties may be assigned, and the description may be changed at any time.  It is not intended to limit normal change and growth nor prevent employees from working to ensure the success of our endeavors.

POSITION DESCRIPTION:

The Teaching Assistants (TA) for the Department are responsible for facilitating laboratory sessions with first-year Osteopathic students with faculty and answering questions with assistance from faculty.

RESPONSIBILITIES include, but are not limited to:   

• Review the lecture material for the first-year students and be able to assist the students with new techniques based on the lecture material.
• Manage and do preparation for individual and/or group sessions.
• Recognize and utilize study techniques within the different learning styles and student preferences
• Create a professional and welcoming environment by modeling respect for students’ diverse cultures, language skills, and experiences
• Utilize feedback and reflection to improve practice
• Provide direct assistance in the use of equipment, learning objects, and materials needed for student success

QUALIFICATION(S):

• Must be 2nd year student
• Student must be in good standing and passing all classes

KEY COMPETENCIES:

• Excellent written and verbal communication and comprehension skills.
• Ability to exercise discretion and maintain confidentiality of privileged information
• Good organizational skills and strong attention to detail.
• Ability to manage professional and interpersonal relationships and interact effectively with diverse members of the institutional community and outside constituencies.
• Commitment to diversity in the workplace

DISCLAIMER:

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.

Kansas Health Science University is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Kansas Health Science University offers a generous compensation and benefits package, as well as the opportunity to work for a leader in the field of education. Some of our key benefits include: generous paid time-off, medical and dental coverage, company-paid life and disability insurance, retirement plan with employer contribution, multiple flexible spending accounts (FSA), tuition reimbursement, professional development, and regular employee appreciation events.

Kansas Health Science University is an Equal Opportunity Employer.