JOB DESCRIPTION Teaching Assistant The Teaching Assistant will support the professor(s) in various administrative and operational tasks. Job description • Fall Teaching Assistant SPHU 1020-03 Cell, Individual & Community (WSPH TA) MWF10:00am - 10:50 am Professor Sarah Michaels Assist with grading quizzes, homework assignments and other written assignments, providing instruction and feedback to students •Grading is done through Canvas; a rubric or key will be provided •Grades should generally be posted within 1 week of assignment submission Support email communications through the Canvas learning platform •Answer student questions within 72 hours (weekends excluded) Attend classes as needed •At least one class meeting per week •Assist with group activities •Manage student participation •Assist with arranging guest speakers •Optional: give a presentation and/ or lead a class activity Hold office hours, at least 1 session of 2 hours per week Preferred TA qualifications: Prior knowledge of infectious disease, pathogen biology and transmission. Qualifications: • Active enrollment as a student at Tulane University • Prior or active enrollment in a particular class or course of study (potentially) • A required grade in a prior class or coursework (potentially) About Us: This position will help student employees demonstrate and cultivate the career readiness competencies in accordance with the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE).