Teaching Assistant (Biochem, Immunology, EBM, & Pharm)

Overall Role Description: Provide grading, student‑support, and limited teaching assistance across the courses listed below while gaining hands‑on experience in educational design, assessment, and small‑group instruction. Exact course coverage dependent on experience.

Term-by-Term Course Coverage

• Fall:
  • Clinical Biochemistry I (BS511 – In-person & Online)
  • Evidence Informed Practice I (CE516 – In-person & Online)
  • Immunology and Microbiology (CM699 – In-person)
• Winter:
  • Clinical Biochemistry II (BS521 – In-person & Online)
  • Fundamentals of Pharmacology (CS520 – In-person & Online)
  • Evidence Informed Practice for Pre-Health Professionals (NS421 – In-person)
• Spring:
  • Evidence Informed Practice (CM599 – In-person)

Core Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Grading and Feedback – Score quizzes, homework assignments, and exams using provided rubrics. Enter grades into Moodle. Provide timely, constructive feedback.
2. Student Support – Monitor discussion boards (if present), answer routine content questions, and alert instructor to at-risk learners.
3. Review Sessions (Biochemistry only) – Organize optional exam-review sessions
4. Course Management – Upload materials, manage Moodle settings, and help maintain grade book accuracy.
5. Assessment Support – Assist with assessment analysis, academic honesty checks, and, when needed, exam proctoring.
6. Weekly Check-Ins – Attend regularly scheduled 30-minute meeting with instructor to plan tasks and coordinate.
7. Professional Conduct – Maintain confidentiality, model inclusive language, and comply with all FERPA and FWS regulations.