Graduate Assistant (Tutoring and Lab Assistants) - Ruskin DPT

Career Readiness Objectives: Communication – The student worker will effectively and professionally communicate with faculty and students to ensure accurate exchange of knowledge. Critical Thinking – The student worker will learn to assess evidence of learning in the classroom and adjust interactions with students to improve learning. Leadership – The student worker will demonstrate leadership through scheduling and running open lab sessions consistently and independently.

Responsibilities

• Teaching assistant in Doctor of Physical Therapy courses
• Conduct open lab sessions
• Classroom/lab set up or break down
• Special projects associated with Gannon University
• Assist with other projects and potentially other programs as needed

As a student representative of Gannon University and the Physical Therapy Ruskin program, and as an employee of Gannon University, the utmost professionalism is expected.

Requirements

• Entering the second year, or enrolled as a second-year student, in the DPT program in Ruskin, FL
• Cumulative GPA through prior spring semester of 3.5 or higher with an A- or better in GGDPT 800 and an A- or better in GGDPT 817
• Excellent communication skills
• Highly organized
• Consistent attention to detail
• Demonstrated mastery and confidence in the knowledge and skills gained in both GGDPT 800 and GGDPT 817
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word and Excel)
• Self-starter

Note: A student not physically enrolled at the Ruskin campus will not be considered for this position.

Physical Demands

• Ability to bend, lift, push, and pull as needed to set up/tear down lab equipment
• May be asked to lift up to 50 pounds
• May be asked to walk campus multiple times a day

Schedule

• Part-time, 9-month position
• 10 hours per week
• Office hours – depending on candidate's schedule
• First shift