Teaching and Learning Academic Support

Office of Human Resources

TEACHING AND LEARNING ACADEMIC SUPPORT

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs): Evaluate the improvement in student learning outcomes and skill acquisition as a result of facilitated activities. Communication skills. Organizational skills. Ability to multi-task and prioritize work. 

Role Description

Responsible for participating in learning activities in academic spaces including simulation rooms and laboratories. Provides support, coordination, and facilitation in learning environments.

Typical Functions:

Organize and support hands-on learning experiences in simulation rooms and laboratories.
Collaborate with faculty to align learning activities with curriculum goals and outcomes.
Ensure that all necessary materials and equipment are available and maintained for effective learning sessions.
Assist in the development and implementation of assessments to evaluate student learning and skills.
Incorporate educational technologies into learning environments to enhance the teaching and learning experience.
Work closely with faculty and academic staff to design and implement effective teaching strategies.

Levels

Teaching and Learning Academic Support 1

Assists in preparing teaching and learning activities in an academic or laboratory setting.
Prepares equipment and supplies; sets up and breaks down laboratories including simulation labs.
Maintains laboratory and simulation rooms.
Maintains supply inventory, ordering and restocking.
Maintains laboratory and simulation equipment; including cleaning, quality assurance, and facilitating repair.
Maintains laboratory schedules, room assignments, and equipment allocation.
Opens and closes laboratories, preparing equipment and technology for use.
Maintains records.
Performs minor laboratory procedures or tasks.

Education/Experience:

Typically requires an associate’s degree in a relevant field or specialized technical training, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience. Applicable certification may be required.

Teaching and Learning Academic Support 2

Trains students on laboratory procedures and safety.
Assists graduate teaching assistants in implementing weekly lab exercises and assists students during laboratory sections.
Assists with developing and improving laboratory exercises and simulations.
Provides input on curriculum development.
Facilitates simulation scenarios by prepping equipment and assisting with exercises.
Provides support and troubleshooting to simulation technology and coordinates vendor assistance when needed.
Prepares media and reagents.
Sets up and operates laboratory apparatus, equipment and supplies.
Maintains, orders and purchases chemical and equipment inventories.
Ensures safety practices are followed, responds to lab accidents, and provides minor first aid.
Participates in safety committees, provides safety training, and serves on safety committees.
Assists in supervising student laboratory assistants.
Assists with budgets and other financial duties.
Provides input on student progress.

Education/Experience:

Typically requires a bachelor’s degree in a relevant field and one year of experience in subject matter, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience. Applicable certification may be required.

Teaching and Learning Academic Support 3

Teaches sections of laboratories, presents lectures, or facilitates group discussions.
Facilitates simulation activities by coordinating, observing, providing feedback, coaching, instructing, and evaluating participants.
Provides input on curriculum development.
Develops laboratory exercises and assignments.
Prepares instructional materials.
Grades assignments and student performance using established rubrics.
Gives feedback and guidance to students and helps them think through processes to problem solve.
Provides oversight of laboratory safety and hazardous materials regulatory compliance.
Develops and implements of laboratory safety and usage protocols.
Manages supplies and equipment, plans for usage for academic year, and oversees the ordering and maintenance of supplies and equipment.
Oversees budgets and financial aspects of academic space/laboratory.
Coordinates course calendar and schedules; arranges for off-site visits and field trips.
Coordinates and delivers laboratory orientations for students and graduate students.
Manages classroom technology and computer laboratories.
Responsible for maintaining, arranging for repair and recommending replacement and other purchases.
Supervises staff.
Assists with classroom technology/simulation in a specialty area.

Education/Experience:

Typically requires a bachelor’s degree in a relevant field and five years of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience. Applicable certification may be required.