Lab Teaching Assistant for Rosenberg School of Optometry (Student Position)

University of the Incarnate Word, United States

Updated: 3 months ago
Location: San Antonio, TEXAS
Job Type: PartTime
Deadline: ;

Position Details
Position Information


Position Title Lab Teaching Assistant for Rosenberg School of Optometry (Student Position)
Academic Year 2025-2026
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 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 and Neuroanatomy.

This is a student position open to current UIW 3rd year/4th year Rosenberg School of Optometry students.
Essential Functions
  • Open and close labs during scheduled after-hours practice sessions.
  • Keep records of student attendance.
  • Patiently assist students with questions concerning laboratory procedures.
  • Occasionally proctor/check lab assignments.
  • Ensure students have access to tonometer tips, drops, and other needed supplies.
  • Adhere to all safety rules in laboratories at all times.
  • Perform other 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, the Conference, and the NCAA.
Required Education
Current 3rd year or 4th year Rosenberg School of Optometry student who has completed the courses in which the TA will assist with in the lab.
Required Work Experience
None.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Interest in student success and helping current RSO students improve their skills in the pre-clinical sequence labs.
  • Comfortable working with students in a small group or one-on-one basis.
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 10-4 pm.
Physical Demands
Typical for this position

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