Volunteer Pathology 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.

Job Description:

The pathology teaching assistant facilitates virtual lab activities and helps students comprehend disease processes, diagnostic methods, and clinical applications. In addition, the Assistant helps teachers clarify fundamental pathology topics.

Location: Remote

Time commitment: 2 to 6 hours per week

Start Date: January 6, 2025

Responsibilities:

• Support for Teaching:

To offer advice on pathology subjects like histology, disease development,

and diagnostic methods, and hold virtual office hours.

Encourage dialogue on important pathology subjects, such as inflammation, neoplasia,

and cellular damage.

Help with creating and presenting presentations and course materials.

• • • • • • • • Facilitation of Lab and Case Studies:

Assist in setting up and managing virtual pathology labs or simulations

(such as examinations of microscopic slides).

Help in the development and analysis of case studies that center on situations

involving clinical pathology.

• Feedback and Grading:

Evaluate assignments, quizzes, and exams.

Give pupils helpful criticism so they can improve their knowledge and abilities.

• Resource Development:

Make additional educational resources, like reference materials, films, and visual aids.

To improve learning, oversee and select resources about pathology.

• Participation of Students:

Encourage essential questioning employing facilitating conversations about

pathology's sensible use in areas like personalized treatment and

diagnostic advancements.

Students must be endorsed to relate pathology standards to actual international

healthcare troubles.

Qualifications:

• A bachelor's degree in biology, pathology, or a similar discipline is required; graduate students are preferred.
• Strong grasp of pathology principles, such as disease processes, diagnostic methods, and histology.
• It is beneficial to have prior familiarity with pathology tools, such as virtual slide software and microscopic analysis.
• Strong communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Preferably, you have prior teaching or tutoring experience.
• Outstanding multitasking and organizing skills.

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.