Lab Teaching Assistant Rosenberg School of Optometry; Student Position

Lab Teaching Assistant for Rosenberg School of Optometry (Student Position) Please see Special Instructions for more details.

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Position Title:

Lab Teaching Assistant for Rosenberg School of Optometry (Student Position)

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UIW Mission:
University of the Incarnate Word is a Catholic institution that welcomes to its community persons of diverse backgrounds, in the belief that their respectful interaction advances the discovery of truth, mutual understanding, self‑realization, and the common good.

The Lab Teaching Assistant (TA) assists current RSO students with lab tutoring for the following courses:
Clinical Optometry I, Clinical Optometry II, Clinical Optometry III, Clinical Optometry IV, and Neuroanatomy.
This is a student position open to current UIW 3rd year/4th year Rosenberg School of Optometry students.

• Open and close labs during scheduled after‑hours practice sessions.
• Keep records of student attendance.
• Patiently assist students with questions concerning laboratory procedures.
• Occasionally proctor/check lab assignments.
• Ensure students have access to tonometer tips, drops, and other needed supplies.
• Adhere to all safety rules in laboratories at all times.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Strong performance in the laboratory portion of the pre‑clinical sequence.
• Ability to work with optometry students at a variety of skill levels.
• Ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse communities and cultures.
• Employee shall adhere to all applicable rules and regulations of the University, the Conference, and the NCAA.

Current 3rd year or 4th year Rosenberg School of Optometry student who has completed the courses in which the TA will assist with in the lab.

• Interest in student success and helping current RSO students improve their skills in the pre‑clinical sequence labs.
• Comfortable working with students in a small group or one‑on‑one basis.

• Lab TAs typically work from 5‑7 pm on weekdays, with occasional hours of 7‑9 pm.
• Weekend hours are usually 10‑4 pm.

• Resume
• Cover Letter/Letter of Application
• Other Document
• Student Class Schedule

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• Yes, I am a doctoral student
• Yes, I am a graduate student
• Yes, I am a senior
• Yes, I am a junior
• Yes, I am a sophomore
• Yes, I am a freshman
• No, I am not a UIW student
• * Are you a current 3rd or 4th year at Rosenberg School of Optometry?
  • 3rd year
  • 4th year

UIW is committed to a policy of equal opportunity in employment, without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, citizenship status, national origin, age, marital status, disability, genetic information, gender identity or expression, veteran status, pregnancy, and religion (except in limited circumstances when religious preference is both permitted by law and deemed appropriate as a matter of University policy).