University of Kansas Medical Center
Location
Kansas City, Missouri
Salary
$77,770 - $85,470 / YEAR
The Graduate Teaching Assistant supports faculty in delivering nursing education through classroom, simulation, and laboratory instruction. Key duties include facilitating small-group learning, evaluating student performance, and managing course administration tasks.
Candidates must be current graduate students in a KU School of Nursing program with an active Registered Nurse (RN) license. Preferred qualifications include one year of clinical nursing experience and enrollment in the KUMC Health Educator Certificate program.
Department: SON Undergraduate Programs ----- Grad Assistants
Position Title: Graduate Teaching Assistant (GTA) – School of Nursing Job Family Group: Students & GRA/GTA/GA
Summary: The Graduate Teaching Assistant (GTA) supports faculty in delivering nursing education across classroom, simulation, and laboratory settings. This position assists with instructional activities, student learning support, and course administration while modeling professional nursing standards.
Job Duties Support faculty in classroom, simulation, and lab-based instruction under faculty supervision. Facilitate small-group learning activities, skills practice, and review sessions under faculty direction. Assist with evaluation of student performance in alignment with faculty direction and established grading criteria and rubrics. Provide instructional support to students through review sessions, skills guidance, and clarification of course content as directed by faculty. Support course administration, including preparation of instructional materials, tracking assignments, and coordination of learning activities. Maintain accurate academic and grading records in accordance with course and program requirements. Complete assigned responsibilities within established timeline. 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: A current graduate student enrolled in a KU School of Nursing graduate program (minimum of 6 credit hours). This position requires enrollment in a formal degree in the cited discipline area(s) to ensure that candidates have advanced knowledge, analytical skills and professional competencies necessary to perform the duties of the position. The level of degree is commonly recognized as the standard qualification for similar roles in the public and private sector, ensuring that the university remains competitive with industry aligned practices, enhances collaboration with external partners, and supports the delivery of services and programs that meet professional and market-driven expectations. Certifications/Licenses: Active, unencumbered Registered Nurse (RN) license issued by the State of Kansas or a multistate RN license from a Nurse Licensure Compact state.
Education: Completion of at least one (1) year of graduate-level coursework. Certifications/Licenses: Enrollment in the KUMC Health Educator Certificate program. Work Experience One (1) year of clinical nursing experience. Experience as a nursing preceptor, graduate teaching assistant, or in an instructional support role. Skills Communication Organizational Skills Time Management Attention to Detail Required Documents Resume 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: $77,770.00 - $85,470.00 Minimum $77,770.00 Midpoint $81,585.00 Maximum $85,470.00 The mission of the University of Kansas Medical Center is to improve lives and communities in Kansas and beyond through innovation in education, research, and health care. The University of Kansas Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ethnicity, ancestry, age, protected veteran or disability status, marital status, parental status, or genetic information. http://policy.ku.edu/IOA/nondiscrimination https://kumc-publicpoliciesandprocedures.policystat.com/policy/8446235/latest/ Under Kansas state law, certain KUMC positions are subject to disability preference. For positions subject to this requirement, KUMC will offer an interview to a person who has applied for an open position who is qualified, with or without reasonable accommodation, to meet the performance standards of the position and who has presented acceptable proof of disability. If the position you apply for is subject to the disability preference requirement, you will be asked to provide information in support of your request for disability preference when you complete the application for employment. https://www.kumc.edu/public-safety/clery-information/annual-security-report.html https://www.e-verify.gov/sites/default/files/everify/posters/EVerifyParticipationPoster.pdf
Market context
Graduate Teaching Assistant roles in Missouri nursing programs are often competitive because they combine teaching support with clinical credibility, and this posting requires current KU School of Nursing graduate enrollment plus an active RN license. Preferred clinical experience and Health Educator Certificate enrollment can strengthen an application. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your licensure, graduate status, and relevant experience before applying.
Salary benchmark
$35,699 avg / yr
Typical range: $31,200–$42,120 based on 28 active listings in Missouri
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