Lab Teaching Assistant for Rosenberg School of Optometry (Student Position)

Lab Teaching Assistant for Rosenberg School of Optometry (Student Position)

Position Details

Position Information Position Title Lab Teaching Assistant for Rosenberg School of Optometry (Student Position) Academic Year 2026-2027

UIW Mission

University of the Incarnate Word is a Catholic institution that welcomes to its community persons of diverse backgrounds, in the belief that their respectful interaction advances the discovery of truth, mutual understanding, self-realization, and the common good.

Position Summary

The Lab Teaching Assistant (TA) assists current RSO students with lab tutoring for the following courses: Clinical Optometry I, Clinical Optometry II, Clinical Optometry III, Clinical Optometry IV, Neuroanatomy and any other labs as needed. This position reports to the Director, Student Success.

This is a student position open to current UIW 3rd year/4th year Rosenberg School of Optometry students.

Essential Functions

• Open and close labs during scheduled after-hours practice sessions;
• Keep records of student attendance;
• Patiently assist students with questions concerning laboratory procedures;
• Occasionally proctoring/checking lab assignments;
• Ensuring students have access to tonometer tips, drops, and other needed supplies;
• Adhere to all safety rules in laboratories at all times;
• Maintaining cleanliness and orderliness of laboratories;
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• Strong performance in the laboratory portion of the pre-clinical sequence;

• Ability to work with optometry students at a variety of skill levels;

• Ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse communities and cultures;

• Employee shall adhere to all applicable rules and regulations of the University, the Conference, and the NCAA.

• Required Education

• Current 3rd year or 4th year Rosenberg School of Optometry student who has completed the courses in which the TA will assist with in the lab

• Required Work Experience

• None.

• Preferred Qualifications

• Interest in student success and helping current RSO students improve their skills in the pre-clinical sequence labs;

• Comfort working with students in a small group or one-on-one basis.

• Required Certifications, Licenses or Registrations

• None.

• Work Hours

• Lab TAs typically work from 5-7 pm on weekdays, with occasional hours of 7-9 pm;

• Weekend hours are usually 10-4 pm.

• Physical Demands

• Typical for this position.

• Posting Details

• Posting Details

• Posting Number

• STU1653PO

• Number of Vacancies

• 8-15

• Job Type

• Part Time

• Job Category

• Students

• Desired Start Date

• 08/24/2026

• Multi-Hire Pool

• Yes

• Position End Date (if temporary)

• Reports to

• Director, Academic Success

Salary

$11 an hour depending on work experience with UIW and RSO

Open Date 07/28/2026

Close Date 05/15/2027

Open Until Filled No

Special Instructions to Applicant None.

EOE

UIW is committed to a policy of equal opportunity in employment, without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, citizenship status, national origin, age, marital status, disability, genetic information, gender identity or expression, veteran status, pregnancy, and religion (except in limited circumstances when religious preference is both permitted by law and deemed appropriate as a matter of University policy).

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Resume

Optional Documents

• Cover Letter/Letter of Application
• Other Document

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Are you a current UIW student?
• Yes, I am a doctoral student
• Yes, I am a graduate student
• Yes, I am a senior
• Yes, I am a junior
• Yes, I am a sophomore
• Yes, I am a freshman
• No, I am not a UIW student

Are you aleast a 3rd or 4th year Optomety student, who has completed the courses the TA will assist?

• 3rd year
• 4th year
• No