Posting Number: req25872
Department: Physiology
Location: Tucson Campus
Address: Tucson, AZ USA
Position Highlights
This position involves serving as a learning facilitator for the laboratory sections of undergraduate Human Anatomy and Physiology courses (PSIO 201 or 202) offered by the Physiology Department in fall 2026 and spring 2027. Learning facilitators will coordinate laboratory activities, oversee group work, present slides, answer questions from groups of students or individuals, and relate laboratory activities to lecture material during each lab session.
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Duties & Responsibilities
- Coordinate laboratory activities to ensure alignment with course objectives, support group work by providing guidance and resources to enhance student collaboration, assist in presenting slides and addressing questions from groups or individuals, and facilitate the connection between laboratory activities and lecture material to reinforce key concepts during each lab session.
- Coordinate weekly preparation meetings for instructional staff to ensure alignment with course objectives, instructional design strategies, and consistent delivery of content across multiple sections.
- Facilitate the creation and application of assessments, review grading practices to ensure alignment with educational objectives, and provide faculty support in refining grading systems and improving assessment efficiency.
- Contribute to lab set up and clean up, hold office hours, proctor lecture exams, proctor make-up assessments, and participate in the final grades meeting.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
- Knowledge of human anatomy and physiology.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Exceptional organizational and time management skills.
- Demonstrated ability to work well in a team setting.
This job posting reflects the general nature and level of work expected of the selected candidate(s). It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. The institution reserves the right to amend or update this description as organizational priorities and institutional needs evolve.
Minimum Qualifications
- High School diploma or high school diploma equivalency is required.
- Minimum of five years of relevant experience, or equivalent combination of education and work experience.
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Physiology or a related field of Biology.
- Completion of Human Anatomy and Physiology Course (PSIO 201 and PSIO 202) at the University of Arizona. Teaching experience as a preceptor, tutor, supplemental instruction leader, or similar.
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Full Time/Part Time: Part Time
Number of Hours Worked per Week: 26.4
Job FTE: .66
Work Calendar: Academic
Job Category: Instructional and Assessment Services
Benefits Eligible: Yes - Full Benefits
Rate of Pay: $20.33 - $25.41
Compensation Type: hourly rate
Grade
5
Compensation Guidance
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Career Stream and Level
OC3
Job Family
Instructional Design & Support
Job Function
Instruct & Assessment Services
Type of criminal background check required: Name-based criminal background check (non-security sensitive)
Number of Vacancies: 3
Expected End Date: 5/23/2027
Contact Information for Candidates
Claudia Stanescu, stanescu@arizona.edu
Open Until Filled: Yes
Documents Needed to Apply: Resume and Cover Letter
Special Instructions to Applicant
Application: The online application should be completed in its entirety. Blank or missed information may be considered an incomplete submission.
Cover Letter: Should clearly indicate how your skills and professional employment experience meet the Minimum and the Preferred qualifications (if applicable).
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