[Hiring] Clinical Teaching Assistant @Covista

Role Description

As a Teaching Assistant (TA) for the Clinical Academy of Teaching & Learning (cATL), you will assist senior faculty in all areas of board preparation and academic success support provided to students who are in their last two years of their medical school journey. Reporting directly to the Director of cATL, the Teaching Assistant will:

• Support the delivery of individualized tutoring.
• Schedule regular individual academic advising sessions.
• Present NBME MCQ reviews in large-group tutoring sessions.
• Provide mentorship of clinical students.
• Provide general academic support for Steps 1 and 2 CK for about 20 to 30 students weekly.

Teaching Assistants will spend most of their time coaching students in one-on-one and group tutoring sessions and working as a team to carry out the academic content provided to students. You will be required to assist with large group interactive learning activities under the guidance of the Academic Student Support Coordinator. You will also be assigned projects for continual improvement on the delivery of board preparation services.

Qualifications

• Teaching and/or tutoring experience in a healthcare related field.
• Mentoring or advising experience in an academic setting.
• Leadership experience in student co-curricular activities.
• Prior work experience in a team environment and healthcare setting (e.g. paramedic, scribe, simulation tech).
• Proficiency in computer skills including Microsoft Office (specifically, Excel, Word, Outlook and PowerPoint).
• Strong academic performance in the RUSM curriculum and USMLE licensing exams preferred.

Requirements

• Assist in the instruction of essential skills for OSCE/standardized patient formative and summative exercises in the RUSM Step 1 preparatory courses.
• Academic support will consist of at least one-hour weekly tutoring sessions to support Academic Advisor’s recommended study strategy, content review, and test taking skills.
• Serve as mentors to a cohort of students, maintaining close communication with each student.
• Engage in weekly Step 1 progress support outreach calls as needed.
• Participate in faculty development courses and activities, such as the faculty senate.
• Attend training sessions to become competent in tutoring and assessment skills.
• Create student academic resources with senior faculty to enhance the student experience.
• Act as a point of contact for students via phone/email, providing problem-solving assistance.
• Complete other duties as assigned by the Director.

Benefits

• Health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance.
• 401k Retirement Program + 6% employer match.
• Participation in Adtalem’s Flexible Time Off (FTO) Policy.
• 12 Paid Holidays.