| Overview | New Jersey’s academic health center, Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS) takes an integrated approach to educating students, providing clinical care, and conducting research, all with the goal of improving human health. Aligned with Rutgers University–New Brunswick and collaborating university wide, RBHS includes eight schools, a behavioral health network, and five centers and institutes that focus on cancer treatment and research, neuroscience, advanced biotechnology and medicine, environmental and occupational health, and health care policy and aging research.
Our faculty are teachers, clinicians, and scientists with unparalleled experience who advance medical innovation and provide patient care informed by the latest research findings. We offer an outstanding education in medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, public health, nursing, biomedical research, and the full spectrum of allied health careers.
Our clinical and academic facilities are located throughout the state—at Rutgers University–New Brunswick, including Piscataway; and at locations in Newark, Scotch Plains, Somerset, Stratford, and other locations. Clinical partners include Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital in New Brunswick, Newark’s University Hospital in Newark, and other affiliates.
Through this community of healers, scientists, and scholars, Rutgers is equipped as never before to transform lives.
Rutgers RBHS is an anchor institution that boasts locations in Newark, New Jersey, a city of promise. |
| Posting Summary | Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is seeking a Student Assistant for the Rehabilitation & Movement Science within the School of Health Professions (SHP).
The Student Assistant will assist faculty members in supporting the educational and instructional objectives of the OTD Program. Working closely with faculty members, you will assist in delivering high-quality teaching, facilitate student learning, and contribute to the overall academic success of students. We are seeking a highly motivated and dedicated individual to join our educational team as a Teaching Assistant. The successful candidate will be dedicated to helping others learn by facilitating and utilizing active learning strategies to assist students to be successful in their coursework. The Student Assistant will work closely with faculty to assist in gathering materials and assisting with learning and support for students enrolled in the OTD program. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to teaching and make a meaningful impact on the lives of individuals receiving an OTD education.
Among the key duties of this position are the following:
Classroom Support: - Assist faculty members in preparing instructional materials, setting up equipment, and organizing classroom activities.
- Provide support during lectures, seminars, and lab sessions, ensuring a conducive learning environment for students.
- Offer one-on-one or small group assistance to students who require additional help with course content or assignments.
Grading and Assessment: - Provide constructive feedback to students to help them improve their understanding and performance.
- Communicate relevant information to faculty members as needed.
Office Hours and Consultation: - Hold regular office hours to provide academic support and guidance to students outside of class time.
- Address student inquiries, clarify course material, and help with assignments or projects.
- Collaborate with faculty members to develop strategies for addressing student concerns and improving learning outcomes.
Administrative Support: - Coordinate with faculty members and other SAs to ensure smooth operation of courses and adherence to academic policies.
- Help organize and facilitate academic events, workshops, or seminars related to the course or program.
- Understands and adheres to Rutgers’ compliance standards as they appear in RBHS’s Compliance Policy, Code of Conduct and Conflict of Interest Policy.
- Conduct thorough literature reviews and summarize relevant research findings and contribute to the development of research hypotheses.
- Administer assessments, surveys, and other data collection tools in accordance with teaching standards.
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