Student Worker - Academic Teaching Assistant

Student Employment Opportunity: Academic Teaching Assistant

This position is for current Palmer College of Chiropractic students only.

FUNCTION:

The Academic Teaching Assistant (TA) supports faculty in the delivery of course content, student learning activities, laboratory experiences, assessments, and academic skill development. The TA serves as a role model for professional conduct and assists students in developing cognitive, psychomotor, and interpersonal competencies within the academic environment.

Organizational Relationship:

• Responsible to the assigned course instructor for successful performance of duties.
• Responsible to the department chair, program coordinator, or Associate Dean as designated by the department.
• Works collaboratively with faculty, staff, and students to support departmental educational objectives.

General Qualifications needed to perform role:

Candidates for an Academic Teaching Assistant position must:

• Be a currently enrolled Palmer College student.

• Have successfully completed the course(s) for which they are providing assistance.

• Maintain good academic standing with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher.

• Demonstrate professionalism, reliability, effective communication skills, and the ability to work collaboratively with students and faculty.

• Be recommended by a faculty member and approved by the appropriate department administrator.

• Be eligible to receive compensation through the College Work Study Program, if required.

• Have completed at least the academic level required by the department and possess the knowledge and skills necessary to support student learning.

Specific Duties & Responsibilities:

The Academic Teaching Assistant may:

• Assist faculty during class, laboratory, review, or practice sessions.

• Provide academic support and constructive feedback to students.

• Demonstrate proper techniques, procedures, and course-related skills.

• Assist with preparation, organization, and implementation of instructional activities.

• Help administer and proctor examinations while maintaining academic integrity.

• Monitor student activities and report concerns or policy violations to faculty.

• Accurately document student attendance, participation, performance, or other assigned records.

• Maintain a safe, organized, and professional learning environment.

• Assist with laboratory oversight, equipment setup, maintenance, inventory, and cleanup as assigned.

• Ensure departmental, college, and applicable regulatory policies are followed.

• Answer student questions within the scope of the position and refer complex issues to faculty.

• Attend assigned meetings, training sessions, and scheduled work periods.

• Perform other duties as assigned by the supervising faculty member, department chair, program coordinator, or Associate Dean.

Professional Expectations

The Academic Teaching Assistant will:

• Model professional behavior and ethical conduct.

• Follow faculty direction and departmental procedures.

• Treat students, faculty, staff, patients, and visitors with respect.

• Maintain confidentiality as appropriate.

• Demonstrate dependability, punctuality, and accountability in all assigned responsibilities.

Disclaimer: Student's length of participation in the Student Employment Program will be from the date of hire until termination either by student, supervisor, or Office of Financial Planning and not to exceed the student's enrollment at Palmer College of Chiropractic.