PhD Candidate TA - NSC 5461

Apply for Job Job ID369156 LocationTwin Cities Job FamilyGraduate Assistants Full/Part TimePart-Time Regular/TemporaryRegular Job Code9519 Employee ClassGrad/Prof Student Position Add to Favorite Jobs Email this Job About the Job This person will act as a teaching assistant on the course NSC 5461 Cellular and Molecular Neuroscience. This job would be in addition to the normal employment and academic requirements of the student's graduate program. Employment in this position would not reduce the work required as part of the graduate program. Job Responsibilities: Weekly Review Sessions - Hours per Week 2 Lead Journal Discussions - Hours Per Week 2.5 Coordinate Meeting of Students and Faculty - Hours per Week .25 Help with Canvas Changes - Hours per Week .25 The effort dedicated to each of these is intended as an estimate and may vary depending on the week but would not exceed the 5 hrs/wk Qualifications Required Qualifications: Current PhD candidate (must have advanced to candidacy by passing preliminary exams) Good academic standing Must have taken NSC 5461 and received a grade of B+ or better Must be organized, accurate, and detail-oriented Skilled at identifying gaps in understanding and tailoring explanations to bridge them effectively Good communication and presentation skills Proficient in Microsoft Office tools (Word, Powerpoint), Google Suite (Drive, Docs, Sheets, Slides) and Zoom Preferred Qualification : Experience using Canvas Independent, self-directed worker. About the Department The Department of Neuroscience is committed to providing excellence in research, education, and public service. The Department of Neuroscience is part of the University of Minnesota's Medical School. The Medical School and related healthcare professional schools are grouped under the Academic Health Center. The Mission of the Department of Neuroscience Conduct outstanding neuroscience research. Be an educational resource to the Medical School and the University by providing neuroscience education to undergraduate, medical, dental, graduate, and post-graduate students. Provide leadership and be a focal point for the strengthening of neuroscience across the University by enhancing research, educational, and funding opportunities. Intentionally improve inclusivity by valuing diverse perspectives and actively supporting historically marginalized researchers, students, and neuroscience community members. Provide a bridge for the transfer of advances in basic neuroscience into clinical practice with the goal of improving the health of the people of Minnesota. Enhance the understanding and appreciation of neuroscience by the people of Minnesota. Pay and Benefits Pay Range: $27.95 Please visit the Office of Student Health Benefits website for more information regarding benefit eligibility. Student workers are eligible to participate in the Student Health Benefit Plan, if they maintain 6 or more eligible course credits within a given semester. The same applies for Undergraduate Students, Graduate Assistants, Residents, Fellows and Interns. How To Apply Student positions are a form of financial support while pursuing an education at the University of Minnesota. Applications must be submitted online. To be considered for this position, please click the Apply button and follow the instructions. You will have the opportunity to complete an online application for the position and attach a resume. Additional documents may be attached after application by accessing your

Created: 2026-01-13