Medical Physics Course Assistant

About the Employer

Computational Medical Physics Course Assistant

Job Title

Computational Medical Physics Course Assistant

Temporary Employee - Non-Exempt

Temporary employee - non-exempt

Job Profile Title

The course assistant will support the computational medical physics course for the fall term in the Medical Physics Graduate Programs. https://www.med.upenn.edu/mpp/

Job Description Summary

Temporary employee - non-exempt

The course assistant supports effective course delivery by assisting with course administration, student communication, and academic support activities.

Responsibilities/Duties

Provide Course Communication

Send announcements to students via Canvas on behalf of instructor;
Contact lecturers/presenters with reminders regarding class scheduling,
to send/upload files or provide homework scores/exam grades as directed.

Provide Course Organization

Manage the Canvas course site (e.g., upload lecture files, virtual participation links, class recordings, homework files, etc.) as directed.

Provide Classroom Support

Attend class/lab sessions;
Prepare classroom technology (e.g., audio/visual) in advance of class as directed.

Provide Academic Support

Answer student questions;
Hold "office hours" and student support sessions to address course-related questions and reinforce understanding of course material;
Inform course instructor with concerns about students or course needs as directed.

Provide Assessment Support

Grade or preliminarily grade homework and/or exams;
Assist with homework/exam preparation;
Proctor exams;
Return coursework/assessments to students;
Record grades in Canvas as directed.

Job Location - City, State

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Department / School

Perelman School of Medicine

Pay Range

$7.25 - $25.00 hourly rate

Salary Offers

Salary offers are made based on the candidate's qualifications, experience, skills, and education as they directly relate to the requirements of the position,
and in alignment with salary ranges based on external market data for the job's level.
Internal organization and peer data at Penn are also considered.

Equal Opportunity Statement

The University of Pennsylvania is an equal opportunity employer.
Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, religion, creed, national origin (including shared ancestry or ethnic characteristics), citizenship status, age, disability, veteran status or any class protected under applicable federal, state or local law.

Special Requirements

A background check may be required after a conditional job offer is made.
Consideration of the background check will be tailored to the requirements of the job.

University Benefits

Health and Life

Penn offers comprehensive medical, prescription, behavioral health, dental, vision, and life insurance benefits to protect you and your family's health and welfare.

Retirement

Penn offers generous retirement plans to help you save for your future.
Penn's basic, matching, and supplemental retirement plans allow you to save for retirement on a pre-tax or Roth basis.
Choose from a wide variety of investment options through TIAA and Vanguard.

Note

Please note that benefit eligibility is determined/based on ACA guidelines.