What are the responsibilities and job description for the Nursing Student Teaching Assistant/Supplemental Instructor-Student Employment Opportunity (Workstudy Eligibilty Not Required) position at VTSU?
Nursing student teaching assistant/supplemental instructors make valuable contributions to VTSU nursing courses and student learning. Each nursing student teaching assistant/supplemental instructors will assist the faculty of the course in the identification of student learning gaps, and will actively participate in the provision of interactive student learning experiences in the classroom and lab. The teaching assistant/supplemental instructors will be surrounded by a support team which may include one or several faculty members. It is the expectation of the faculty member to help you achieve success.
Responsibilities will be determined through discussion between the faculty and student teaching assistant/supplemental instructors. Examples of such responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:
• Lead lab or discussion sections.
• Facilitate study sessions or tutorials.
• Help develop course materials.
• Update and/or maintain the course Canvas page with materials approved/created by the instructor.
• Teach a class session during the lecture period, with the careful supervision of the faculty member
• Grade papers, quizzes, and exams if the instructor provides clear guidance and rubrics for grading.
• Assist in other activities related to the course (e.g., making copies, preparation, set-up and clean-up of simulation lab).
• Be alert to students who have been absent, have not submitted assignments, and/or otherwise have changed their behavior. Unusual behavior should be reported to the instructor, who may recommend the student to the VTSU-Castleton Support Team.
The nursing student supplemental instructor should meet or exceed the following standards:
• Currently enrolled in the VTSU Department of Nursing
• Recommendation of at least two current nursing faculty members
• Successful completion of any course in which they will provide instruction
• Successful completion of FERPA training through the CITI program.
• Be able to commit to the schedule as mutually agreed upon by faculty/student supplemental instructor
• Be honest, self-directed, possess initiative, display good judgment and a positive attitude in daily activities
• Have the ability to communicate clearly and effectively both orally and in written work
• Be able to work cooperatively with faculty, staff, students, teaching assistants and other student supplemental instructors
• Be able to carry out the functions of this job without risk of harm to the health and safety of self and others
• Mastery of Microsoft Office/Outlook and educational technology
Additional professional accountability requirements:
• Demonstrates a commitment to the mission and values of the organization and department
• Complies with all organization policies and procedures
• Demonstrates respectful and effective communication in all interactions
• Protects the privacy and confidentiality of clients, co-workers and organization’s operations
• Complies with organization’s policies to protect confidentiality, integrity, availability and security of all protected health information
• Conducts him/herself in a safe manner by adhering to all safety practices, rules and standards
• Demonstrates a commitment to quality and proactively seeks to make improvements to systems and processes
• Reports to work on time, provides advance notice for time off, accurately reports time and attendance and appropriately manages paid time off (if applicable) in accordance with organization’s policy
• Demonstrates a commitment to integrity in work habits and use of organization’s resources
• Meets own learning needs. Participates in educational programs of the organization, including completion of all mandatory competencies, education or training
• Contributes to a positive work environment and responds in a constructive manner to change
• Self-reports any close personal relationships that the supplemental instructor may have with students enrolled in their classes
