What are the responsibilities and job description for the Anatomy Laboratory Teaching Assistant position at University of the Incarnate Word?
Position Information
Position Title
Anatomy Laboratory Teaching Assistant
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 Anatomy Laboratory Teaching Assistant is responsible for providing instructional and technical support to the Department of Applied Biomedical Sciences faculty at the Incarnate Word School of Osteopathic Medicine (UIWSOM). The gross anatomy laboratories at UIWSOM are designed to support both dissection and prosection based anatomy courses for medical, allied health professional students, and internal and external workshops for educational purposes. The Anatomy Laboratory Teaching Assistant reports to the Director of Anatomical Sciences.
Benefits
UIW has been identified year after year as one of the nation’s Great Colleges to Work For based on employee feedback. UIW offers an outstanding benefits package for full-time employees that includes medical, dental, vision, flexible spending accounts, numerous paid holidays, vacation and sick leave. Tuition benefits include UIW tuition waivers, tuition exchange programs and Brainpower Connection discounts for employees and dependents. Retirement benefits include 403b retirement plans with a 7% employer match, plus a retirement health solution. We also offer employer-paid Life/AD&D, long-term disability, pet insurance, an Employee Assistance Program (EAP), wellness programs, employee discount program, Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligibility and more! Please refer to the Human Resources webpage for additional details on our benefits and eligibility.
Job Duties
Job Duty Name
Essential Duties
Description of Job Duties
- Assist in the preparation of teaching materials including dissection, prosection, plastinated specimen, models, and videos.
- Supervise the use of cadaveric material, models, videos, lab equipment, and other resources, as necessary,
- Oversee health professional students using the lab; ensure approved policies of instruction are enforced and followed.
- Support general educational and research activities.
- Participate in innovative teaching methods including case, problem, and team-based learning, interactive group activities, facilitated group instruction, and interprofessional education.
- Support anatomical sciences (gross anatomy, neuroanatomy, histology, and medical imaging) by assisting in dissections, prosections, virtual laboratories, and other appropriate activities.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Knowledge Skills and Abilities
- Knowledge of laboratory safety protocols.
- Demonstrated proficiency of the internal workings of an anatomical laboratory and the rules and regulations associated with the Uniform Anatomical Gift Act as it pertains to the use of cadaveric material for educational purposes.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365 (Outlook, Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint) or similar systems.
- Strong communication skills, verbal, written, and interpersonal.
- Strong critical thinking and organizational skills to be able to strategically prioritize resources necessary for program support.
- Ability to effectively work independently and in a team environment.
- Ability to effectively manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment.
- Strong data management skills.
- Ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse communities and cultures.
- Employee shall adhere to all applicable rules and regulations of the University, the Conference, and the NCAA.
Required Education
Master’s Degree
Required Work Experience
- Successful completion of a human anatomy course that requires dissection.
- Experience in computer-assisted delivery of course content to students or others.
Preferred Qualifications
- One (1) year of experience in the anatomical science field.
- Master’s Degree in Anatomical Science.
- Experience supervising students.
Required Certifications, Licenses or Registrations
None specified.
Work Hours
Typical Monday through Friday 8:00am to 5:00pm with occasional extended hours/weekends to meet departmental needs.
Physical Demands
Ability to occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds of lab equipment.
Posting Details
Posting Details
Posting Number
AS2129PO
Number of Vacancies
2
Job Type
Full Time
Job Category
Staff (non-exempt)
Desired Start Date
06/02/2025
Position End Date (if temporary)
Reports to
Director of Anatomical Sciences
Salary
$43,680 Annualized
Open Date
04/14/2025
Close Date
Open Until Filled
Yes
Special Instructions to Applicant
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).
Title IX
This position is considered a “Responsible Employee” under Title IX federal regulations and “Mandatory Reporter” under Texas state law and the UIW Sexual Misconduct Policy. As a Mandatory Reporter, this position requires you as the employee to promptly report any incident that you witness or receive information about Title IX violations. These reporting responsibilities are set out in the UIW Sexual Misconduct Policy.
Salary : $43,680
