Skaggs School of Pharmacy

Health Careers Opportunity Program

REACH Employment Opportunities

Applications for Employment
Teaching Assistant

Program: Residential Enrichment Activities for Careers in Health Care (REACH)

Department: Health Careers Opportunity Program, College of Health Professions &
Biomedical Sciences

Dates: June 18 – July 28, 2007 (six weeks)

Hours: Daytime hours, approximately 10-12 hours/week

Salary: $9.00/hour

Subjects:
MATH 100: Intermediate Algebra
MATH 117: Probability & Linear Mathematics
MATH 121: Pre-calculus
MATH 241: Statistics
PHYS 121: Fundamentals of Physics
ENEX 101: English composition and technical writing
CHEM 161: College Chemistry
BIOC 380: Fundamentals of Biochemistry
BIOL 221: Cell and Molecular Biology
BIOL 312: Anatomy and Physiology
MICB 302:  Medical Microbiology
COMM 111:  Public Speaking


Description of REACH Summer Enrichment Program:

REACH provides academic and support services for disadvantaged students desiring a career in pharmacy, physical therapy, or other health care fields.  The program is designed to help in the transition from the high school to the college environment.  The six-week academic enrichment program is scheduled for June 18 - July 28, 2007.  During the program students participate in 6 to 8 hours of educational activities six days per week. Recreational activities are scheduled every weekend.


Position Description

The Teaching Assistant will assist the course instructor with responsibilities in the classroom and tutor students outside of class.  The TA will also serve as a liaison between the students and the REACH staff.  The position is designed to foster an atmosphere for student learning and social/cultural growth.


Duties
  • To promote a community atmosphere within the classroom and during other activities
  • To maintain regular office hours which are clearly available to the students
  • Working knowledge of UM’s resources and services to assist students
  • Being aware of attitudes and behavioral patterns of students
  • Attend daily tutorial sessions
  • Support activities of the program by personal attendance and participation
  • Assist students with understanding expectations of the class and the instructor
  • Report violations of the REACH and University conduct codes
  • Participate in weekly staff meetings

Position Qualifications
  • The ability to effectively communicate and interact with persons from diverse economic, educational, and cultural backgrounds.
  • Ability to develop and foster working relationships with disadvantaged students.
  • Demonstrated ability to make decisions logically and quickly
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality
  • Excellent oral and written skills
  • The ability to manage and organize tasks and works with frequent interruptions.
  • High School diploma and at least two years college required
  • Minimum 3.0 GPA overall and 3.5 GPA in subject area
  • Must have a valid Drivers License

HCOP Office
32 Campus Drive
Skaggs Building Rm. 341C
Missoula, MT 59812-1512
Phone: (406) 243-4029

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