HealthPREP TA Position
Category : Student Opportunities
Program Overview
The Health Professions Readiness Education Program (HealthPREP) at Emory is an 8-week summer program (May 30 – July 22, 2022) facilitated by Emory School of Medicine (SOM) in partnership with the Rollins School of Public Health (RSPH). HealthPREP provides resources to undergraduate and graduate scholars from underrepresented backgrounds who are interested in training to enhance skills for competitive admissions in health-related graduate programs.
Job Summary
HealthPREP is looking to hire five (5) RSPH graduate students from different departments to serve as teaching assistants (TAs) and mentors who will deliver a public health curriculum to HealthPREP learners. The teaching assistants’ primary responsibilities involve instructional engagement and mentorship. HealthPREP TAs are expected to foster a supportive learning environment in which students are encouraged to increase their knowledge and learn to exhibit behaviors of future healthcare professionals and leaders. HealthPREP TAs will receive a stipend award to cover approximately 10-15 hours per week beginning in mid March through the end of July 2022.
General Position Responsibilities
• Refine, instruct, and lead specialized educational and research activities with HealthPREP learners
• Provide coaching, mentoring, and leadership to HealthPREP learners
• Ensure curriculum activities are effectively implemented
• Demonstrate professionalism through preparedness, dress, and communication
• Interact with HealthPREP learners to facilitate a collaborative, positive, and engaging environment
Specific Duties/ Responsibilities
• Required work hours: Program preparation will occur from March – May. Curriculum implementation will occur from June 1 – July 20, 2022, on Mondays and Wednesdays, from 8 am- 12 pm.
• Record HealthPREP learner attendance during each session
• Before the program begins, from March 23 to April 7, HealthPREP TAs will have the opportunity to work alongside the HealthPREP Program Manager at the School of Medicine to interview applicants and select the 25 HealthPREP learners.
• Additional responsibilities and work hours as assigned
Qualifications
• Prior experience working with historically underrepresented and/or minoritized populations or organizations (through research, work experience, or other internships). Qualified students from historically underrepresented and/or minoritized groups in health-related graduate and professional schools are highly encouraged to apply.
• Track record of teaching, training, curriculum development, and other classroom activities is preferred
• Ability to commit to work through end of July 2022
• Demonstrated academic success
• Exceptional leadership skills and ability to work effectively in a team
• Self-discipline, high professional and ethical standards
• Strong organizational skills
• Proficiency in communication and interpersonal skills
To Apply
If you are interested, please submit the following:
• Resume with Cover Letter
• Evidence of teaching, training or curriculum development is welcome
• Unofficial RSPH Transcript (can be requested and downloaded for free via OPUS)
• Letter of support from Dean’s Office, faculty member, academic advisor, or an individual who can attest to the candidate’s academic achievement. Letter of support may be submitted with application on 12Twenty, or sent directly to Dr. Veronica Gilliard (veronica [dot] gilliard [at] emory [dot] edu). Please use the email subject line: LOS for HealthPREP TA Applicant: YOUR NAME
