Graduate Teaching Assistant (GTA) - School of Nursing

Department:

SON Undergraduate Programs

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Grad Assistants

Position Title:

Graduate Teaching Assistant (GTA) - School of Nursing

Job Family Group:

Students & GRA/GTA/GA

Job Description Summary:

The Graduate Teaching Assistant (GTA) supports the academic mission of the KU School of Nursing by facilitating student learning. GTAs serve as professional role models, assist with instructional tasks, and provide constructive, unbiased feedback to students. This role requires strong communication, organizational skills, and responsiveness to program needs. Candidates must be enrolled in a KU Nursing graduate program and hold an active, unencumbered RN license.

Job Description:

Key Roles and Responsibilities

Graduate Teaching Assistants will:

• Serve as professional role models to students.

• Facilitate student learning in classrooms and labs.

• Assist with educational tasks according to their expertise and program needs.

• Maintain strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

• Respond promptly to requests and complete assigned duties in a timely manner.

• Communicate effectively, both in writing and verbally.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. It is only a summary of the typical functions of the job, not an exhaustive list of all possible job responsibilities, tasks, duties, and assignments. Furthermore, job duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Required Qualifications

Education

• Enrollment as a student in a KU School of Nursing Graduate program (minimum 6 credit hours).

Certification

• Active, unencumbered Registered Nurse (RN) license issued by the State of Kansas or a multi-state RN license issued by another Nurse Licensure Compact state.

Preferred Qualifications

Education

• Completion of 1 year of graduate-level coursework.

• Enrollment in the KUMC Health Educator Certificate program.

Work Experience

• 1 year of experience in a clinical setting.

• 1 year of experience as a nursing preceptor or a graduate assistant in an undergraduate program.

Skills

• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft applications, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Required Documents:

• Resume/CV

• Cover Letter

Employee Type:

Temporary (Fixed Term)

Time Type:

Part time

Rate Type:

Salary

Compensation Statement:

The pay range listed for this position is determined by our compensation program using market data and salary benchmarking. A combination of factors is considered in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, education, experience and training, qualifications relative to the requirements of the position, and funding. At the University of Kansas Medical Center, a reasonable estimate for the starting pay range will be the minimum to midpoint of the posted range, taking into account the combination of factors listed above. 

Pay Range:

$74,800.00 - $84,800.00

Minimum

$74,800.00

Midpoint

$79,800.00

Maximum

$84,800.00