Volunteer Pharmacology Teaching Assistant

About STEM Canada:

STEM Canada is a registered not-for-profit global program specializing in an advanced, STEM-based educational curriculum emphasizing the interconnected subject areas of science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM). The STEM program is open to all students from preschool to high school with the mission to deliver top-notch STEM literacy and applications designed to teach students in the STEM fields, yielding globally competitive results.

Position Overview:

In addition to helping teachers present pharmacology ideas, the Pharmacology Teaching Assistant facilitates online exercises and helps students comprehend drug mechanisms, therapeutic uses, and the fundamentals of drug creation and regulation.

Location: Remote

Time commitment: 2 to 6 hours per week

Start Date: January 6, 2025

Key Responsibilities:

• Support for Teaching:

To assist college students with pharmacology topics which include drug

classifications, pharmacokinetics, and pharmacodynamics preserve digital office hours.

Encourage conversations about fundamental pharmacology ideas, including damaging

drug reactions and pharmacology's characteristics in medical care.

Help inside the improvement and transport of studying modules and direction shows.

• Simulations and Virtual Labs:

Plan and assist with digital pharmacology simulations, like case-based

hassle-solving exercises or models of drug interactions.

Assist in the analysis of case studies that middle on the introduction of treatments and

clinical drug utility.

• Feedback and Grading:

Examine homework, checks, and quizzes to gauge college students

comprehension of pharmacological principles.

Give thorough remarks to inspire expertise and development.

• Resource Development:

Create extra educational sources for important pharmaceutical ideas,

consisting of flowcharts, illustrations, and reference manuals.

Oversee and preserve a resource library comprising scientific tips and academic guides.

• Participation of Students:

Lead conversations about pharmacology's realistic use in areas such

as drug protection, personalized remedies, and new healing traits.

Students should be encouraged to relate their academic knowledge to actual

international healthcare packages.

Qualifications:

• A bachelor's diploma in pharmacy, pharmacology, or a similar field is required; graduate college students are desired.
• Robust expertise in pharmacology subjects, along with facet outcomes, healing packages, and pharmacological mechanisms.
• It enables us to have some earlier familiarity with pharmacological gear or simulations.
• Extremely good interpersonal and communique abilities.
• It is fantastic to have preceding teaching or tutoring experience.
• Excellent multitasking competencies and strong organizing abilities.
• Benefits:
• Gain valuable experience in content moderation and community management.
• Play a vital role in fostering an inclusive online environment for STEM enthusiasts.
• Access networking opportunities with educators, industry professionals, and like-minded individuals.
• Receive a certificate of volunteerism for your contributions to STEM Canada's mission.

SMAC is strongly committed to equity and diversity within its community. We welcome and encourage applications from all religious backgrounds, persons of color, women, Indigenous/Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, and others who can contribute to the diversification of our community.

Please send your resume and cover letter to volunteer@stemcanada.ca

We appreciate your interest in this opportunity. Kindly note that only

those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Interested individuals are encouraged to submit their resume for timely evaluation.