University of Portland Looking for AP2 Lab Teaching Assistant Full Time

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Terms and Hours: Approx. 2-3 hours/week, Fall and Spring Semester

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Summary
Laboratory Teaching Assistants help a faculty member with technical and instructional responsibilities which may include: lab
prep, organization, clean-up, and working with enrolled students during the lab session in Swindells Hall and/or via remote telework
arrangements. This position is for the laboratory courses BIO365 and BIO366: Human Anatomy and Physiology 1 & 2, which are coordinated by
Dr. Glenna Clifton or John White (AP 1 Lab) and Dr. Christie Engesser Cesar (AP 2 Lab). Teaching Assistants typically work approx. 2-3 hours
per lab section each week of the term.
Fall 2023 Lab Times, Human A&P 2 Lab Sections:

• Mon 9:15-12:15
• Mon 12:30-3:30
• Mon 4:10-7:10
• Tues 9:15-12:15
• Tues 12:55-3:55
• Wed 9:15-12:15
• Wed 1:35-4:35
• Thurs
  4:10-7:10

In your application, please include a current resume and a cover letter answering the following questions.1. Explain why
you are interested in this opportunity.2. How do you envisions this role will help you in reaching your personal goals?3. What do you think
your greatest strength and greatest weakness will be in your role as a laboratory teaching assistant?4. For which section(s) (days and
times) are you applying to be a teaching assistant?You may still apply if you do not know your schedule; however, please identify any known
restrictions about your schedule (e.g. only possibilities are on Tues/Thurs).

*There may be opportunities available for AP1 lab, so
you are welcome to note in your cover letter that you are specifically interested in AP1 lab.

Core Duties

• Prepare for
  lab each week: read the experimental procedures, TA instructions, and any other special information that is provided by the course
  instructor or laboratory manager.
• Assist with regular pre-lab period set-up: gather instructional items, set up demonstrations,
  prepare the cadavers for viewing when applicable.
• When requested, provide brief introductory presentations at the beginning of the
  lab period.
• Assist students during the lab by answering questions or providing experimental advice.
• Clean up after each
  lab: properly store or dispose of solutions; clean spills using proper methods; clean/wipe-down the hoods, lab benches, and the areas around
  instruments used during the lab; return and secure all caps and tops to chemical bottles; refill/replace consumable supplies as needed; take
  dirty glassware or tools to washing area and/or bio-hazardous waste bags to the dishwashing room; wash and put away other glassware or other
  items, as needed.
• Show up at time designated by Instructor. TAs must notify Instructor if they cannot prep the lab, attend, or
  assist with clean up for a lab period for any reason.
• Promote Safety in the lab at all times: enforce proper use of protective
  equipment, proper handling of chemical spills, proper handling of broken glassware, proper collection of chemical waste for disposal, and
  proper disposal of non-hazardous lab waste. Be alert for potentially unsafe behavior, practices, set-ups, and situations, and correct them
  or bring to the attention of the Instructor if you are unsure of the proper procedures to be used.
• Attend all TA meetings – time to
  be arranged by supervisor.
• Provide feedback to faculty on exercises.
• May be asked to assist with grading (exams, quizzes,
  lab assignments).
• May be asked to independently run Open Lab sessions.
• Submit accurate, bi-monthly time sheet via an
  online portal to supervisor.

Education & Experience

Certifications & Licenses

Knowledge, Skills &
Abilities

Physical Requirements

• Lifting 10 pounds
• Standing for up to 120 minutes

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