Teaching Assistant Anatomy Ph.D. program

JOB SUMMARY:The Teaching Assistant will facilitate medical students enrolled in anatomical sciences addition the Teaching Assistant is well versed and experienced in all phases of anatomical sciences and has achieved a specific level of expertise.

CHARACTERISTIC JOB TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:The following are a list of Academic Exercises that may be required of a Teaching Assistant in the Anatomical Sciences from time to time:

• Promote preserve and contribute directly to the mission of LECOM;
• Act as departmental representatives for Anatomy and Medical Education with faculty staff and visitors in a professional friendly manner at all times;
• Serve as a teaching assistant in Gross Anatomy Embryology Histology & Neuroanatomy courses in medical post-bacc curricula and MSBS programs and MSMED courses;
• Assist in supervision of OMS students in laboratory and classroom settings;
• Guide provide feedback and motivate medical students on dissection during anatomy labs;
• Answer student questions on laboratory specimens (both cadaveric and electronic);
• Facilitate learning in anatomy PBL lab sections;
• Identify structures listed in the lab manual on cadaveric specimens images and/or radiographic studies to facilitate student learning;
• Set up specimens for laboratory practical examinations;
• Evaluate student learning in laboratory practical examinations (both written and oral exams) including grading of examinations;
• Proctor scheduled lecture examinations in lecture halls and the testing center;
• Assist in the management of the anatomy laboratory including cleaning equipment receiving donor specimens and boxing cadaveric specimens when finished;
• Maintain student confidentiality professional appearance and pleasant demeanor; and
• Accept other duties assigned/needed for the Departmental School and Institutions needs.

EEO/AA/M/F/Vets/Disabled

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS:

Must possess required knowledge and be able to explain and demonstrate with or without reasonable accommodations that the essential functions of the job can be performed.

• Have content knowledge of anatomical sciences;
• Possess laboratory skills in anatomical dissection and practices;
• Have pedagogical content knowledge and skills in teaching and educational practice;
• Demonstrate professionalism behaviors;
• Understand student and patients privacy (i.e. FERPA HIPAAetc.);
• Use strong communications skills and computer literacy (MS Office Suit i.e. Word PowerPoint and Excel) and accurate data entry skills;
• Exude strong organizational skills;
• Must be accurate and attentive to detail;
• Maintain an established work schedule;
• Effectively use interpersonal and communications skills including tact and diplomacy;
• Effectively use organizational and planning skills including attention to detail and follow-through;
• Assess and prioritize multiple tasks projects and demands;
• Maintain confidentiality of work related information and materials;
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships;
• Be flexible to accept other duties needed/assigned for educational needs;
• Work cooperatively and collegially with others consistent with a workplace of dignity and respect and EEO rules and regulations;
• Report to work as scheduled ready to devote full attention and energy to the important work of LECOM; and
• Accept work directives from managers and supervisors in a respectful and cooperative manner.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education and experience equivalent to: Be a current student in the LECOM Ph.D. program who has successfully completed the DAE course in Human Anatomy or have a Masters degree in anatomical science required.