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Department Of Health Science Teaching Associate Pool

The Lab Teaching Assistant (TA) provides instructional support to faculty and students in a laboratory setting. The TA is responsible for assisting in the preparation, execution, and evaluation of laboratory sessions for undergraduate courses.

Working Conditions :

• Requires time in a laboratory setting, handling materials and equipment.

• May involve standing for extended periods and occasional lifting of supplies or equipment.

Hours

Approximately 10-20 hours per week, depending on the course and departmental needs.

Typical Activities

Key Responsibilities:

1. Instructional Support :

• Conducting laboratory sessions, including demonstrating techniques and procedures.

• Provide guidance and support to students during lab activities to help them understand course concepts.

• Answer questions, troubleshoot problems, and clarify instructions related to experiments.

2. Safety and Compliance :

• Enforce safety protocols and ensure students follow proper procedures to maintain a safe working environment.

• Handle hazardous materials and chemicals according to safety guidelines.

• Report any safety incidents or equipment malfunctions to the instructor or lab supervisor.

4. Grading and Assessment :

• Grading lab reports, quizzes, or assignments as directed by the instructor.

• Provide constructive feedback to students to help improve their performance.

5. Administrative Tasks :

• Track student attendance and participation during lab sessions.

• Record and maintain accurate data related to experiments and results.

• Participate in departmental meetings and training sessions as required.

6. Student Liaison :

The Liaison will act as a bridge between students and our MPH program. The Student Liaison represents student interests, voices concerns, gathers feedback, and communicates important information from the our program Administration to the students and vice versa. Student Liaisons work to ensure that students' needs and perspectives are considered in decisions that affect them.

Required Qualifications:

• Enrollment in a graduate program related to the discipline of the course.

• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.

• Experience working in a laboratory setting, with a focus on safety and organization.

• Ability to manage time and multitask in a dynamic learning environment.

• Shadow all HSCI 1200 labs one term before starting to teach the lab

Preferred Qualifications:

Evidence of scholarly activity, publication, and innovation is valued. Evidence of exemplary graduate-level teaching and leadership experience at program level is preferred and should be noted in application.

Special Conditions:

The person holding this position is considered a 'mandated reporter' under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment.

Following a conditional offer of employment, a background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate may start work with CSUSB. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may result in the withdrawal of the offer of employment.

Note:

CSUSB cannot deny an applicant a position solely or in part due to a criminal conviction history until it has performed an individualized assessment and linked the relevant conviction history with specific job duties in the position being sought.

Please note:

Current employees who are offered positions on campus will be required to undergo a background check for any position where a background check is required by law or that CSUSB has designated as sensitive. Sensitive positions are those requiring heightened scrutiny of individuals holding the position based on potential for harm to children, concerns for the safety and security of people, animals, or property, or heightened risk of financial loss to CSUSB or individuals in the university community.

For health and well-being, CSUSB is a smoke & tobacco-free campus. The university is committed to promoting a healthy environment for all members of our community.

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