Summer Program Teaching Assistant, School of Medicine Admissions

Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) School of Medicine is a premier academic medical center located in the heart of Richmond. Accounting for almost half of VCU’s sponsored research, the School of Medicine is internationally recognized for patient care and education. All full-time university staff are eligible for VCU’s generous benefits package that includes: competitive health benefits, paid annual and holiday leave, retirement planning and savings options, tax-deferred annuity and cash match programs, Virginia Retirement System (VRS), professional development & certifications, tuition waiver, parental leave, caregiving leave and community service leave. Learn more about VCU’s benefits here: https://hr.vcu.edu/careers-at-vcu/why-work-at-vcu/

Virginia Commonwealth University is an equal opportunity, affirmative action university providing access to education and employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, political affiliation, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or disability.

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 ½ 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. Must have a demonstrated commitment to fostering diversity and inclusion in past 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.

The School of Medicine continuously strives for our workplace and learning environment to reflect the demographic and social milieu of the communities we serve. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.