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Teaching Assistant

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

Job description

Fall Teaching Assistant SPHU 1020-03 Cell, Individual & Community (WSPH TA)

MWF10:00am - 10:50 am

Professor Sarah Michaels

Assist with grading quizzes, homework assignments and other written assignments, providing instruction and feedback to students
   •Grading is done through Canvas; a rubric or key will be provided
   •Grades should generally be posted within 1 week of assignment submission

   Support email communications through the Canvas learning platform
   •Answer student questions within 72 hours (weekends excluded)

   Attend classes as needed
   •At least one class meeting per week
   •Assist with group activities
   •Manage student participation
   •Assist with arranging guest speakers
   •Optional: give a presentation and/ or lead a class activity

   Hold office hours, at least 1 session of 2 hours per week

Preferred TA qualifications: Prior knowledge of infectious disease, pathogen biology and transmission.

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 hr@tulane.edu.

Student Teaching Assistant - Tropical Medicine

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