What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lab Teaching Assistant position at Missouri Western State University?
Position Information
Position Title
Lab Teaching Assistant
Department
Department of Nursing
Appointment Term
Spring (January - May)
FLSA
Non-Exempt
Job Summary
The Lab Teaching Assistant (LTA) assists nursing students in their understanding and application of nursing skills and assessments. This position is for the school year starting in January 2027 and ending May 2027.
Essential Duties
1. Attend LTA orientation and training
2. Remain in good academic and professional standing to retain position
3. Coach, guide and validate student performance
4. Support application of standards based nursing practice
5. Maintain simulation lab environment for effective learning
6. Follow infection control guidelines
7. Communicate with faculty regarding student performance
8. Comply with Nursing Student Handbook and Simulation Lab Policies
9. Comply with assigned work schedule; timely notification of changes to Nursing Simulation Lab Director
10. Accurately maintain time sheets according to the Payroll Policy
11. Demonstrate competency of assigned skills
12. Ensure effective and efficient use of supplies and equipment
13. Perform other duties as assigned by the Nursing Simulation Lab Director
2. Remain in good academic and professional standing to retain position
3. Coach, guide and validate student performance
4. Support application of standards based nursing practice
5. Maintain simulation lab environment for effective learning
6. Follow infection control guidelines
7. Communicate with faculty regarding student performance
8. Comply with Nursing Student Handbook and Simulation Lab Policies
9. Comply with assigned work schedule; timely notification of changes to Nursing Simulation Lab Director
10. Accurately maintain time sheets according to the Payroll Policy
11. Demonstrate competency of assigned skills
12. Ensure effective and efficient use of supplies and equipment
13. Perform other duties as assigned by the Nursing Simulation Lab Director
Required Qualifications
- MWSU Student
- Degree Seeking
- GPA of 2.0 or higher (Nursing courses 3.0)
- Nursing Student entering 2nd, 3rd, or 4th semester of program
Preferred Qualifications
- Flexible Schedule
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Successful completion of all previous nursing courses
- Nursing courses must have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher
- Self-directed and organized
- Able to provide objective feedback
- Demonstrate professional oral and written communication skills
- Able to work effectively and efficiently with students, staff, faculty and other LTAs
- Able to recognize competent performance of select nursing skills
Physical Demands
Light Work: Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects.
Additional Demands
Must be able to occasionally lift up to 25 lbs. (transferring simulators)
Location where duties are to be performed
Nursing Simulation Lab
Murphy Hall
Murphy Hall
Federal Work Study
Not Required
Hours of Work
6 hours per week
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
ST314P
Number of Vacancies
10
Open Date
10/05/2026
Priority Deadline
11/05/2026
Open Until Filled
Yes
Special Instructions Summary
All students are encouraged to apply for Federal Work Study. You must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and submit all requested documentation (if applicable) for your eligibility to be determined.
This position can hire a student who does or does not qualify for Federal Work Study eligibility. For more information on Federal Work Study eligibility, contact Financial Aid. (Eder Hall 103; 816-271-4361; website)
Salary : $27,851 - $35,741