WHO WE ARE
Founded in 2018 in the heart of downtown St. Louis, Ponce Health Sciences University is answering a need for more healthcare professionals by preparing more students for jobs with a world-class, culturally competent education. Whether you’re an aspiring doctor or psychologist, PHSU St. Louis is focused on helping our students reach their professional goals.
Ponce Health Sciences University’s history dates back to its founding in 1977 in Ponce, Puerto Rico. We’ve been expanding our prestigious health sciences offerings since, with a focus on graduate medical programs. With campuses now in Ponce, San Juan, and St. Louis, we’re expanding our global network while staying committed to preparing students for real-world healthcare careers and clinical situations.
OUR MISSION
The mission of Ponce Health Sciences University (PHSU) is to provide a world-class, culturally-competent, health sciences education to the population we serve, through innovative adaptive learning environments focused on the success of its students to become ethical practitioners and scientists.
OUR VISION
The PHSU vision is to build on its reputation as a prestigious academic and research leader educating underrepresented diverse populations while focusing research efforts on solving global health disparities.
PHSU SCHOOL OF MEDICINE
PHSU St. Louis opened its new School of Medicine in August 2022 as part of an multi-million educational investment in north St. Louis. With the expansion of our medical program in St. Louis, we will put action behind our vision of providing real education and research opportunities in a community dedicated to addressing and impacting health disparities on local and national levels. PHSU is thrilled to continue our mission to give more students from diverse socioeconomic backgrounds access to high-quality medical education and careers. PHSU St. Louis also currently offers PsyD and MSMS programs.
ABOUT THE ROLE
The Teaching Assistant (TA) will focus on delivering a high-quality student learning experience. Specifically, the TA will foster a sense of teaching presence and social presence in an online-only environment by responding quickly to students’ posts & replies in asynchronous (moderating Question discussions, communicating with students, etc.
The TA will be a first line of support for students. The TA will triage incoming online student questions and issues then escalate appropriately. The TA will also serve as Student Support Coordinator (SSC) for MSMS cohorts. The TA may assist faculty in other matters such as scheduling events with the partner hospital, monitoring the classroom, and other duties as assigned.
The TA position will work 35 hours per week. The Contract term is for one year from July 3, 2023 through June 30, 2024.
Qualifications
Master's degree in health sciences related field. Previous experience in administration assistance preferred.