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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 ...

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A Teaching Assistant (TA) in Anatomy supports faculty and students in courses related to human or animal anatomy. Their responsibilities often include leading lab sessions, assisting with dissections, clarifying course material, grading assignments, and helping students prepare for exams. TAs may also set up laboratory equipment and help maintain a safe learning environment. They serve as a bridge between instructors and students, making complex anatomical concepts more accessible.

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Barry University

Miami Shores, FL • On-site

Part-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 15 days ago

Barry University rating

8.0

Company rating: 8.0 out of 10

Based on 7 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

154th of 539 rated colleges and universities

Job description

Summary
Student Teaching Assistants will assist Pre-Clinical Sciences faculty of the School of Podiatric Medicine in labs for the Gross Anatomy, and Lower Extremity Anatomy courses. In the laboratory, TA's will work together to determine a schedule of the open labs and must read the lab instructions and view the assigned material before lab.
Essential Functions
  • Assist students in the location and identification of assigned structures.
  • Assist student groups during lab with any questions about assignment
  • When there are no questions, go among the lab groups pointing out criteria for identifying tissues, organs, and structures.
  • Proctor lab exams.
  • Assist faculty in the preparation of lab material.
  • Supervise overall cleanliness of lab.

Qualifications/Requirements
  • Must have a bachelor's degree.
  • Must be 2nd year Podiatry student at Barry University, who have demonstrated high academic performance (at least a 3.0 GPA in Anatomy related courses) in their completed course work.
  • Working knowledge of concepts, practices and procedures and ability to use in varied situations.

Scheduled Weekly Hours:
10
Benefits: Barry University offers a comprehensive benefits package to full-time employees that includes health, dental, vision, life insurance, retirement, tuition assistance, paid time off and work/life balance initiatives such as wellness programs, spirituality in the workplace, and training and development.
Barry University is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment.

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