CHS Teaching Assistant

Posting Details Job Title CHS Teaching Assistant Requisition Number DU11857 Department Name 7N620:Communication Sciences and Disorders Work Location Lexington, KY Salary Range $/XX Type of Position Student Position Time Status Part-Time Required Education currently pursing a degree in the College of Health Sciences Required Related Experience N/A Required License/Registration/Certification N/A Physical Requirements N/A Shift Based on TA needs Job Summary Teaching Assistant Positions (Type 4- Grading) Available The College of Health Sciences is seeking highly motivated students interested in Teaching Assistant positions who are enrolled in a CHS graduate program or who are pursuing a doctoral degree in Rehabilitation and Health Sciences.
Teaching Assistant (Type 4- Grading) responsibilities include grading homework and projects, assisting with Canvas shell related tasks, and other duties as assigned.
**Please note there are two open Teaching Assistant positions available.
10-12 Month Positions Available: July or August 2024 and renewable each year for a maximum of 3 years.
Location: University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY Position Description: Teaching Assistant (TA) in the College of Health Sciences.
Qualifications: 1.
Enrolled as a CHS graduate student.
2.
Interested in assisting with instruction of undergraduate students pursuing degrees in Human Health Sciences, Clinical Leadership and Management, or Communication Science and Disorders.
3.
Excellent skills in writing, rhetoric, and knowledge of grammar conventions.
4.
Ability to assess student writing and provide feedback 5.
Knowledge of the research process and terminology is preferred.
A teaching assistantship will include stipend (10-12 months), tuition waiver, and health insurance.
Responsibilities for the Teaching Assistantship: Students will assist primary instructors in implementing content and evaluating student work in composition and communication intensive courses in the undergraduate programs of Communication Science and Disorders, Health Human Sciences, and Clinical Leadership and Management in courses such as those listed below: TA position #1 – Fall 2024: CSD 277, CSD 491 : Spring 2025: CSD 591, CSD 410 TA position #2 – Fall 2024: CSD 485, CSD 409 : Spring 2025: CSD 484, CSD 454 This position requires a full semester commitment of approximately 20 hours per week and may include the following duties, expectations, and requirements: · Completion of the Graduate School’s university-wide TA Orientation and the department’s orientation activities.
· Collaboration with the director and/or CHS faculty affiliated with the program and course assignment as necessary regarding assessments, lessons, and course content to carry out position assignments.
· Collaboration with the director and/or CHS faculty affiliated with the program and course assignment as necessary to discuss any course related issues.
· Answering questions, providing feedback, and other correspondence with students and colleagues in person and online via email consistent with scope of role in the course.
· Monitor and track student progress through the use of Canvas.
· Records maintenance and retention of student coursework via Canvas or as hardcopy.
· Responsible for providing 3 office hours per week and meeting with students at their appointment request.
· Assisting primary instructor with grading and evaluating student work according to rubrics and examination keys and other instructions.
· Participation in professional development and division trainings as necessary.
· Other duties as assigned within the scope of the position.
Students may not exceed 20 hours per week during the academic year for all assignments across campus.
TA’s receive a stipend, a tuition scholarship provided by the UK Graduate School/College of Health Sciences, and Student Health Plan Coverage provided by the Graduate School For more information on tuition scholarships and health care coverage, please visit: https://gradschool.
uky.
edu/ Masters level graduate students: Students who are enrolled in a graduate program in the College of Health Sciences and completed at least 18 hours of graduate work should apply to the online application with a resume, cover letter and transcript.
Doctoral students: To be considered for this position as an RHB doctoral student you will need to submit by e-mail a letter of interest, specifying your strengths for this position, and resume to: Esther E.
Dupont-Versteegden, Ph.
D.
Endowed University Professor in Health Sciences Director Rehabilitation Sciences Doctoral Program University of Kentucky, College of Health Sciences CTW210E e-mail: eedupo2@uky.
edu If you are a prospective RHB doctoral student interested in this position you will need to also apply to the graduate school for the Rehabilitation Sciences Program (https://app.
applyyourself.
com/AYApplicantLogin/fl_ApplicantConnectLogin.
asp?id=ukgrad) Additional information for PhD Student applicants: Students will need to apply to the Rehabilitation Sciences Doctoral Program through the Department of Rehabilitation Sciences in the College of Health Sciences https://www.
uky.
edu/chs/academic-programs/rehabilitation-sciences-phd-program and via The Graduate School.
https://gradschool.
uky.
edu/ Individuals applying for admission into the Rehabilitation Sciences PhD (RHB) program must hold a professional or post-professional master’s degree.
Eligibility for licensure or clinical certification in Communication Sciences & Disorders, Athletic Training, Occupational Therapy, or Physical Therapy is highly encouraged, but not absolutely required for admission into the program or to be eligible for this TA position.
Acceptance into the program is dependent upon identifying and matching your area of research interest with an RHB faculty member willing to serve as your doctoral studies program mentor.
See https://www.
uky.
edu/chs/rehabilitation-sciences-doctoral-program-faculty for information about the research interests of our faculty members.
See https://www.
uky.
edu/chs/academic-programs/rehabilitation-sciences-phd-program for more details about the RHB program.
Information about the RHB Doctoral Program The mission of the Rehabilitation Sciences Doctoral Program is to fulfill a leadership role in addressing the rehabilitation needs of individuals in the Commonwealth of Kentucky and beyond through research, education, and service.
The program is designed to produce research and academic leaders in rehabilitation sciences for the professions of communication disorders, physical therapy, occupational therapy, and athletic training.
The UK College of Health Sciences offers the program in collaboration with Eastern Kentucky University, and Western Kentucky University.
The Rehabilitation Sciences Doctoral Program at the University of Kentucky is among the few of its kind in the nation to grant a Ph.
D.
in Rehabilitation Sciences and has one of the highest percentages of students graduating within five years at the university.
The program includes 38 faculty and 40 full- and part-time students from diverse backgrounds and a range of clinical and higher education experiences.
The program has a strong emphasis on research and provides very diverse research experiences in the different areas of physical rehabilitation.
Research interests from faculty range from community-based to basic science bench research and a number of laboratories in the College of Health Sciences are available to prospective students (see: https://www.
uky.
edu/chs/academic-programs/rehabilitation-sciences-phd-program/labs).
In addition, the occupational therapy program at Eastern Kentucky University offers unique research opportunities at their site.
For more information about the doctoral program visit the website: https://www.
uky.
edu/chs/academic-programs/rehabilitation-sciences-phd-program About the University of Kentucky Founded in 1865 as a land-grant institution, UK is nestled in the scenic heart of the Bluegrass region of Kentucky.
Recently ranked as one of the safest, most creative, and the brainiest cities in the nation, Lexington is an ideal location to experience the work-life balance that the University strives to provide to its employees.
Visit the University’s website and see for yourself what makes UK the perfect place to work.
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? No Preferred Education/Experience Deadline to Apply 05/31/2024 University Community of Inclusion The University of Kentucky is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce by ensuring all our students, faculty, and staff work in an environment of openness and acceptance.
We strive to foster a community where people of all backgrounds, identities, and perspectives can feel secure and welcome.
We also value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place to work, learn and live.
In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we strongly encourage veterans, individuals with disabilities, women, and all minorities to consider our employment opportunities.
Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources.
These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.