Part-Time Teaching Assistant- Anatomy
The Pennsylvania State University
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JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
The teaching assistants for the Comparative Vertebrate Anatomy Lab will lead their assigned laboratory section and coordinate specific lab activities including: 1) assisting with an orientation at the beginning of the semester to students in the assigned section describing laboratory policies, safety considerations and expectations; 2) prepare the lab prior to the session and ensure that the lab is cleaned at the end of the session; 3) prepare demonstration specimens; 4) in conjunction with the laboratory coordinator, provide instruction to the lab session as a whole or small groups and individuals as needed; 5) help prepare, administer, and clean up lab exams; 6) grade lab assignments and exams; 7) participate in pre-lab meetings each week with other TAs and lab coordinator to review upcoming lab material; 8) perform other duties as assigned by the laboratory coordinator.
Requirements: Applicants must have recently completed VBSC/BIOL 421 Comparative Vertebrate Anatomy Lab (or an equivalent course) with a satisfactory grade, and must be available during the scheduled laboratory sessions.
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Summary
Assist in lab sessions, prepare materials, and grade assignments.
Job title
Part-Time Teaching Assistant- Anatomy
Experience level
entry level
Industry
education
Location requirements
Located at Penn State University Park; remote work not guaranteed.
Salary
Not specified
Management role
No
Required skills
Preferred skills
Specializations
Structured locations inferred from the posting.
University Park, State College, PA, USA