PhD TA - NSC
Listed on 2026-01-01
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Education / Teaching
University Professor, Academic
About the Job
This person will act as a teaching assistant on the course NSC 5461 Cellular and Molecular Neuroscience.
This job would be in addition to the normal employment and academic requirements of the student's graduate program. Employment in this position would not reduce the work required as part of the graduate program.
Job Responsibilities- Weekly Review Sessions - Hours per Week 2
- Lead Journal Discussions - Hours Per Week 2.5
- Coordinate Meeting of Students and Faculty - Hours per Week .25
- Help with Canvas Changes - Hours per Week .25
- The effort dedicated to each of these is intended as an estimate and may vary depending on the week but would not exceed the 5 hrs/wk
- Current PhD candidate (must have advanced to candidacy by passing preliminary exams)
- Good academic standing
- Must have taken NSC 5461 and received a grade of B+ or better
- Must be organized, accurate, and detail-oriented
- Skilled at identifying gaps in understanding and tailoring explanations to bridge them effectively
- Good communication and presentation skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Office tools (Word, Power point), Google Suite (Drive, Docs, Sheets, Slides) and Zoom
- Experience using Canvas
- Independent, self-directed worker.
The Department of Neuroscience is committed to providing excellence in research, education, and public service. The Department of Neuroscience is part of the University of Minnesota's Medical School. The Medical School and related healthcare professional schools are grouped under the Academic Health Center.
The Mission of the Department of Neuroscience
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- Pay Range: $27.95
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Applications will be accepted through July 25, 2025. Application materials need to be submitted online in PDF format with the applicant's last name in the PDF title; applications cannot be considered until all of the following materials have been uploaded:
- Cover letter describing why this position interests you.
- Resume detailing prior teaching and research experience.
- Unofficial transcript from graduate work.
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