Teaching Assistant - Department of IBP

About the Job

The Department of Integrative Biology and Physiology is seeking a teaching assistant (TA) to support the ANAT 3001 Human Anatomy course during the Fall 2026

semester.

Responsibilities:

Attend lectures to assist with implementing in-class learning activities and demonstrations

Hold a review session every week to reinforce course concepts and answer student questions

Assist with exam proctoring

Grade assignments and exams

Qualifications

Qualifications:

Required

Successful completion of an undergraduate-level Human Anatomy course

Strong communication skills and ability to communicate anatomical concepts to students

Ability to carry-out tasks independently

Preferred

Completed BA/BS degree in Human Anatomy or a related field

Previous experience as a teaching assistant or leading small group teaching sessions

About the Department

The new Department of Integrative Biology and Physiology at the University of Minnesota is central to the mission of both the Medical School and the broader University. The department stands on the shoulders of legends, most notably Professor Maurice Visscher, who, more than 50 years ago, had the vision to reach across disciplines in the quest for discovery. This was a massive leap forward at a time when most everyone built departments as silos, rarely daring to seek cross-disciplinary interactions. Visschers efforts helped launch a remarkable period of biomedical growth and discovery, particularly in cardiovascular biology and disease, where landmark breakthroughs in portable cardiac defibrillators and open-heart repair were envisioned and brought to fruition.

In this spirit, the Department of Integrative Biology and Physiology emerges. Our research centers on the integrative systems biology of the heart and vasculature, including the close linkages among cardiovascular diseases, obesity, diabetes, and metabolism at the whole-animal level. The department is ideally positioned to bridge basic science discoveries to clinically relevant applications, spanning from academia to our neighbors in the biomedical industry. The spotlight is on Minnesota as a rising star in cardiovascular research, and we warmly welcome new faculty and students who embrace this vision.

We are a dynamic and growing medical school basic science department that values excellence, innovation, inclusive meritocracy, and impact as the cornerstones of biomedical research and education. We aspire to be the leading research and education physiology program in the country.

Our research vision focuses on mechanistic studies of the cardiovascular system-including muscle biology-as well as obesity, diabetes, and metabolism. We hold thematic interests in sterile inflammation and AI/ML-based computational biology. We expressly integrate new knowledge discoveries from genes and molecules to the whole organism, with direct relevance to human health.

Pay and Benefits

Pay Range: $15.25 - $20.00 per hour depending on education/qualifications/experience.

Retirement plan options are available for Civil Service, Faculty, Labor-Represented, Professional & Administrative, and Temp Casual classifications. Learn more about retirement plans.

How To Apply

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Diversity

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Employment Requirements

Any offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. Our presumption is that prospective employees are eligible to work here. Criminal convictions do not automatically disqualify finalists from employment.

About University of Minnesota

The University of Minnesota, Twin Cities (UMTC)

The University of Minnesota, Twin Cities (UMTC), is among the largest public research universities in the country, offering undergraduate, graduate, and professional students a multitude of opportunities for study and research. Located at the heart of one of the nations most vibrant, diverse metropolitan communities, students on the campuses in Minneapolis and St. Paul benefit from extensive partnerships with world-renowned health centers, international corporations, government agencies, and arts, nonprofit, and public service organizations.

At the University of Minnesota, we are proud to be recognized by Forbes as a Best Employer for Company Culture (2026), Best Employer for Women (2023), and Best Employer by State (2022-2026). In 2026, we also received Culture Excellence & Industry Awards recognition for employee appreciation and work-life flexibility.