Teacher Assistant

About the role

The University of Miami/UHealth Department of Physical Therapy is seeking a temporary Teacher Assistant to support Gross Anatomy courses for Doctor of Physical Therapy students. The role involves assisting in laboratory dissection sessions, grading, and providing supplemental instruction.

Key responsibilities

• Assist instructors during open labs and dissection sessions, ensuring safety protocols are followed.
• Prepare and set up laboratory equipment and instructional materials.
• Provide guidance to students during hands‑on activities and answer anatomy‑related questions.
• Track attendance, grade assignments, and calculate final grades.
• Develop rubrics, enter data, and perform basic statistical analysis of assessment results.
• Collaborate with faculty to identify student challenges and recommend solutions.

Required profile

• High school diploma or equivalent; Bachelor’s degree required.
• Minimum one year of relevant experience or comparable education.
• Successful completion of Gross Anatomy I and II courses.
• Strong communication skills and attention to detail.

Required skills

• Knowledge of human gross anatomy.
• Ability to follow laboratory safety procedures.
• Basic data entry and statistical analysis.