Summer Program Teaching Assistant, School of Medicine Admissions

Position Responsibilities:

Summer program TAs will assist the core instructors and program personnel with the daily operations of the program and leading daily study sessions and/or courses for participants. TAs are expected to be available some evenings and weekends; comfortable with leading group study activities and evaluating individuals on their performance, and assisting with social activities for all participants.

• Responsible for conducting daily study sessions to review course material given by VCU faculty with student participants over the program duration
• Must prepare for evening study sessions by keeping informed of coursework presented through interaction with faculty and updates provided on Canvas
• Meet with program staff for a hour weekly recap to discuss student participation or learning issues
• Meet weekly with fellow TAs to strategize study sessions and course material
• Participate in the evaluation of participants and the program at the conclusion
• Maintain confidentiality of all records pertaining to student participants
• Other responsibilities as necessary

Hours/Days: varied hours, M - F, not to exceed 25hrs/week

Required Qualifications:

Must be a current 1st VCU SOM Medical Student with experience teaching/tutoring experience. Must have achieved competency in Anatomy, Physiology, Biochemistry and Practice of Clinical Medicine. Demonstrated ability to work in and foster an environment of respect, professionalism and civility with a population of faculty, staff, and students from various backgrounds and experiences, or a commitment to do so as a staff member at VCU.

Preferred Qualifications:

Former pre-matriculation program participant.

Position will remain open until filled.