OMM Teacher Assistant

Job Description:

Job 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.

• 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

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

• 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

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 offers a generous compensation and benefits package, as well as the opportunity to work for a leader in the field of education.

• 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
• regular employee appreciation events

Kansas Health Science University is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Kansas Health Science University is an Equal Opportunity Employer.