Lab Teaching Assistant

Posting Details

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

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

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)

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• • Are you a MWSU student?

• Yes

• No

• • Are you degree-seeking?

• Yes

• No

• • Do you have at least an overall 2.0 GPA?

• Yes

• No

• • Are you enrolled at least part-time?

• Yes

• No

• • Are you enrolled in the nursing program and do you hold at cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher in your nursing courses?

• Yes

• No

• • Are you eligible for Federal Work Study?

• Yes

• Don't know

• No

Documents Needed To Apply

Required Documents

• Resume
• Professional References (3-5 with contact information)

Optional Documents

• Cover Letter
• Course Schedule