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Lead Lab Teaching Assistant

University of the Incarnate Word · United States
Deadline
May 15, 2027
Closing in 208 days
Location
N/A
United States
Employment
Temporary
Part time
Reference
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Posted Sep 08, 2026
Offered salary$11 an hour

About the role

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Position Information

Position Title Lead Lab Teaching Assistant

Academic Year 2026-2027 UIW Mission 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 Lead Lab Teaching Assistant (TA) assists current RSO students with lab tutoring for the following courses: Clinical Optometry I, Clinical Optometry II, Clinical Optometry III, Clinical Optometry IV, Neuroanatomy lab and any other labs as needed. Additionally, the Lead TA performs administrative duties in scheduling and communicating with Lab TA's while ensuring smooth functioning of the labs. Essential Functions

  • Creating a weekly schedule for the Lab TA's (this includes coordination individual TA preferences/availability).
  • Communicating all lab policies and responsibilities to the Lab TA's.
  • Documenting any issues that may arise with the students using the lab including lab cleanliness.
  • Communicating closely with the Lead instructors of the Clinical Optometry courses as the need arises.
  • Scheduling self as an after-hours lab TA.
  • Ensuring that all lab TAs document and submit their hours worked in a prompt and timely manner.
  • Performs other administrative duties as assigned.

    • Qualifications

    Knowledge Skills and Abilities

  • Strong performance in the laboratory portion of the pre-clinical sequence.
  • Ability to work with optometry students at a variety of skill levels.
  • Ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse communities and cultures.
  • Employee shall adhere to all applicable rules and regulations of the University.

    • Required Education Current 3rd year/4th year UIW Rosenberg School of Optometry student who has completed the courses in which the TA will assist with. Required Work Experience No prior work experience is needed. Preferred Qualifications

  • Interest in student success and helping current RSO students improve their skills in the pre-clinical sequence labs.
  • Comfort working with students in a small group or one-on-one basis.
  • Strong organizational skills.

    • Required Certifications, Licenses or Registrations None. Work Hours

  • Lab TAs typically work from 5-7 pm on weekdays, with occasional hours of 7-9 pm.
  • Weekend hours are usually 10 am-4 pm.

    • Physical Demands Typicall for this position.

    Posting Details

    Posting Details

    Posting Number STU1652PO

    Number of Vacancies 8-15 Job Type Part Time Job Category Students Desired Start Date 08/24/2026 Multi-Hire Pool Yes Position End Date (if temporary) Reports to Director, Academic Success Salary $11 an hour depending on work experience with UIW and RSO Open Date 07/28/2026 Close Date 05/15/2027 Open Until Filled No Special Instructions to Applicant None. 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).

    Applicant Documents

    Required Documents

  • Resume

    • Optional Documents

  • Cover Letter/Letter of Application
  • Other Document
    • Supplemental Questions

    Required fields are indicated with an asterisk ().

  • Are you a current UIW student?
  • Yes, I am a doctoral student
  • Yes, I am a graduate student
  • Yes, I am a senior
  • Yes, I am a junior
  • Yes, I am a sophomore
  • Yes, I am a freshman
  • No, I am not a UIW student
  • Are you aleast a 3rd or 4th year Optomety student, who has completed the courses the TA will assist?
  • 3rd year
  • 4th year
  • No

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