Graduate Nutrition Laboratory/Teaching Assistant

Position Title

Graduate Nutrition Laboratory/Teaching Assistant

Academic Year

2023-2024

UIW Mission

The University of the Incarnate Word is a Catholic institution that welcomes to its community persons of diverse backgrounds, in the belief that their respectful interaction advances the discovery of truth, mutual understanding, self-realization, and the common good.

Position Summary

The Nutrition Program at the University of the Incarnate Word is seeking graduate students to apply for the Graduate Laboratory/Teaching Assistant (TA). The Graduate Laboratory/Teaching Assistant (TA) in the Nutrition Program is responsible for the supervision of all laboratory (Food Laboratory and Nutrition Laboratory) activities and assists in teaching specific Nutrition courses. The TA is responsible for maintaining a safe, instructive atmosphere in the laboratory and following instructions given by the course professor. The TA follows all safety guidelines in the laboratory and enforces these guidelines for all students in the laboratory. TAs are generally expected to procure materials for labs, set up labs, assist during labs, take down labs, and any other duties assigned by the course professor/instructor. TAs are also responsible for grading laboratory reports and assignments. TAs have primary responsibility for laboratory upkeep/maintenance and inventory and ensure that all the materials are stored properly and areas are clean before leaving the laboratory. Other responsibilities may include tutoring, proctoring exams, procuring/acquiring materials for specific projects, and assisting professors. The Nutrition Program has multiple TA positions therefore teamwork and communication are essential attributes for the position.

This is a student position open to current UIW graduate students.

Essential Functions

• Perform other duties as assigned
• Enforces Nutrition Department laboratory safety conduct/guidelines;
• Assist professors/instructors in other functions such as proctoring exams, tutoring students, and working on special projects (related to research or UIW events);
• Procure materials for the Nutrition and Food labs;
• Upkeep and maintenance of Nutrition and Food labs;
• Maintain inventory of the Food Laboratory and Nutrition Laboratory;
• Grade lab reports and assignments as assigned by professors/instructors;
• Store materials after labs;
• Set up lab, assist during lab, and take-down lab;

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• Employee shall adhere to all applicable rules and regulations of the University, the Conference, and the NCAA
• Knowledge of materials and laboratory content/protocols;
• Critical thinking/scientific writing skills;
• Organizational and managerial skills;
• Time management skills;
• Communication skills with a teamwork approach;
• Ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse communities and cultures;

Required Education

Required Work Experience

Completion of some of the Didactic Program in Dietetics (DPD) courses

Preferred Qualifications

• Related experience preferred
• Completion of 6 hours of graduate work preferred

Required Certifications, Licenses or Registrations

Work Hours

• Students are expected to meet with the faculty member(s)at least once a week;
• GA’s are anticipated to work schedule assigned by the professor/instructor – 10 hours per week; 150 hours per semester;
• Students are expected to start work one week prior to the start of classes and work the week after final examinations each semester.

Physical Demands

Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull up to 25 pounds.

Posting Number

STU1085PO

Number of Vacancies

3

Job Type

Part Time

Job Category

Students

Desired Start Date

08/14/2023

Position End Date (if temporary)

05/13/2024

Reports to

Dr. Joseph Bonilla, Department Chair

Salary

Open Date

07/24/2023

Close Date

05/31/2024

Open Until Filled

No

Special Instructions to Applicant

EOE

UIW is committed to a policy of equal opportunity in employment, without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, citizenship status, national origin, age, marital status, disability, genetic information, gender identity or expression, veteran status, pregnancy, and religion (except in limited circumstances when religious preference is both permitted by law and deemed appropriate as a matter of University policy).