Graduate Nutrition Laboratory/Teaching Assistant

Graduate Nutrition Laboratory/Teaching Assistant

2021-2022

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.

The Nutrition Program at 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 assist in teaching for specific Nutrition courses. The TA is responsible for maintaining a safe, instructive atmosphere in the laboratory and follow 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. TA’s are generally expected to procure materials for labs, set up lab, assist during labs, take down labs and any other duties assigned by the course professor/instructor. TA’s are also responsible for grading laboratory reports and assignments. TA’s 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.

Current UIW student enrolled in the Nutrition graduate program in good academic standing with the University and enrolled in at least six hours in the semester in which the appointment occurs;

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

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

STU855PO

3

Part Time

Students

08/01/2022

05/12/2023

Beth Senne-Duff

$5,000

06/16/2022

05/31/2023

No

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.